{{Short description|Dutch-born Aruban footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2015}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Joshua John | fullname = Joshua John<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/joshua-john/24673/|title=Aruba - J. John - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref> | image = JoshuaJohn.jpg | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|1|df=y}} | birth_place = Alkmaar, Netherlands<ref>[http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?dbid=55486&typeofpage=84137 VI player profile]</ref> | height = 1.75 m | position = Left winger | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = SV Koedijk | youthyears2 = | youthclubs2 = Ajax | youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = RKC Waalwijk | youthyears4 = 2006–2007 | youthclubs4 = Sparta Rotterdam | years1 = 2007–2012 | clubs1 = Sparta Rotterdam | caps1 = 113 | goals1 = 14 | years2 = 2012–2013 | clubs2 = FC Twente | caps2 = 4 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2012–2013 | clubs3 = → FC Nordsjælland (loan) | caps3 = 22 | goals3 = 10 | years4 = 2013–2016 | clubs4 = FC Nordsjælland | caps4 = 75 | goals4 = 15 | years5 = 2016–2019 | clubs5 = Bursaspor | caps5 = 30 | goals5 = 1 | years6 = 2019–2020 | clubs6 = Kaisar | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 1 | years7 = 2020–2021 | clubs7 = VVV-Venlo | caps7 = 25 | goals7 = 2 | years8 = 2022– | clubs8 = AFC '34 | nationalyears1 = 2009–2010 | nationalteam1 = Netherlands U21 | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 2 | nationalyears2 = 2018– | nationalteam2 = Aruba | nationalcaps2 = 7 | nationalgoals2 = 4 | club-update = 2 June 2021 | nationalteam-update = 3 June 2021 }} '''Joshua John''' (born 1 October 1988) is a footballer who plays as a forward for AFC '34. Born in the Netherlands, John represents Aruba internationally.
==Club career== ===Sparta Rotterdam=== Joshua John came through the youth departments of SV Koedijk, Ajax, RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John – Sparta Rotterdam|url=http://ftp.sparta-rotterdam.nl/elftal/spelersinfo2010.asp?playerid=256|work=Sparta Rotterdam |date=29 September 2007|access-date=30 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304144626/http://ftp.sparta-rotterdam.nl/elftal/spelersinfo2010.asp?playerid=256|archive-date=4 March 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his professional debut on 10 May 2007, coming on as a late substitute for Marvin Emnes, in a 3–2 loss against N.E.C. in the play–offs.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wapenaar ontbreekt tegen NEC|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/39190/Wapenaar-ontbreekt-tegen-NEC|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 May 2007|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
John made his first appearance of the 2007–08 season in the league match against Groningen on 29 September 2007, coming on as a substitute for Sjaak Polak, in a 1–0 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Groningen – Sparta Rotterdam (29-09-2007)|url=http://www.vi.nl/Wedstrijden/Wedstrijd.htm?dbid=167962&typeofpage=84140|work=Voetbal International|date=29 September 2007|access-date=30 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724173445/http://www.vi.nl/Wedstrijden/Wedstrijd.htm?dbid=167962&typeofpage=84140|archive-date=24 July 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It wasn't until on 30 March 2008 when he scored his first professional goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Willem II.<ref>{{cite news|title=Willem II en Sparta delen de punten|url=http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/96936902/Willem+II+en+Sparta+delen+de+punten.aspx|publisher=Omroepbrabant|language=nl|date=30 March 2008|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Despite being sidelined for most of the season,<ref>{{cite news|title=Westerveld onzeker voor VVV|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/34649/Westerveld-onzeker-voor-VVV|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 February 2008|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John went on to make twelve appearances for the side.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, John started well when he scored in the opening game of the season, in a 5–2 loss against ADO Den Haag.<ref>{{cite news|title=ADO Den Haag wint ruim op Kasteel|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/overig/ado-wint-ruim-op-kasteel~a2c2c6d9/|publisher=De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=31 August 2008|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He went on to score two more goals by the end of 2008 against Roda JC<ref>{{cite news|title=Vitesse scoort eerste goal en eerste punt|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/vitesse/vitesse-scoort-eerste-goal-en-eerste-punt~a6db8048/|publisher=De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=28 September 2008|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Ajax.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax heeft geen kind aan Sparta|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/overig/ajax-heeft-geen-kind-aan-sparta~ac0f1513/|publisher=De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=9 November 2008|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> As a result, it was announced in early January 2009 that John signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta en John bereiken alsnog een akkoord|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/110986/sparta-en-john-bereiken-alsnog-een-akkoord/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 January 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John then played a vital role in a match against ADO Den Haag on 11 April 2009 when he assisted twice, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta verslaat ADO in blessuretijd|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/overig/sparta-verslaat-ado-in-blessuretijd~a373fda1/|publisher=De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=11 April 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John ended his goal drought when he scored against Ajax for the second time this season, in a 4–0 win on 3 May 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax sluit verloren seizoen in stijl af|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/overig/ajax-sluit-verloren-seizoen-in-stijl-af~a4156598/|publisher= De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=3 May 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> At the end of the 2008–09, John featured thirty–four times and scoring four times in all competitions.
In the 2009–10 season, John struggled to regain his goal scoring form for the side since the start of the season and it wasn't until on 22 December 2009 when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–0 win over VV Baronie in the last 16 of the KNVB Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta in kwartfinale KNVB-beker|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/20113/Sparta-in-kwartfinale-KNVB-beker|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 December 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> It wasn't until on 14 February 2010 when he scored his first league goal of the season in a 2–0 win over VVV-Venlo.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta pakt belangrijke punten tegen VVV Venlo|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/18709/Sparta-pakt-belangrijke-punten-tegen-VVV-Venlo|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=14 February 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He scored again in the last game of the season, in a 3–1 loss against Groningen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jans mag nog even door bij FC Groningen|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/overig/jans-mag-nog-even-door-bij-fc-groningen~a06fad3d/|publisher=De Gelderlander|language=nl|date=2 May 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Despite being sidelined as the season progressed and saw the club relegated to the Jupiler League,<ref>{{cite news|title=Bodul en Denneboom in basis|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/22837/Bodul-en-Denneboom-in-basis|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=13 September 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta zonder Boakye naar Vitesse|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/22361/Sparta-zonder-Boakye-naar-Vitesse|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 October 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Zieke Falkenburg mist AZ|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/17790/Zieke-Falkenburg-mist-AZ|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 March 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John went on to make thirty–six appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.
In the 2010–11 season, John started the season well when he helped the side win the first two matches to the start of the season, in a 12–1 win over Almere City on 20 August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/13742/Sparta-boekt-monsterszege-op-Almere-City-FC|title=Sparta boekt monsterszege op Almere City FC|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 August 2010|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809183604/http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/13742/Sparta-boekt-monsterszege-op-Almere-City-FC|archive-date=9 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It wasn't until on 3 September 2010 when John scored, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 3–3 draw against Fortuna Sittard.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blessure voor Spartaan Joshua John|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/13306/Blessure-voor-Spartaan-Joshua-John|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=3 September 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He went on to score two more goals by the end of 2010, in a 5–0 win over Emmen<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta rekent simpel af met FC Emmen|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/11843/Sparta-rekent-simpel-af-met-FC-Emmen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 October 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Telstar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zwaarbevochten zege voor Sparta|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/10710/Zwaarbevochten-zege-voor-Sparta|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 November 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> However, John was sent–off, just 11 minutes after coming on as a substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Emmen on 21 January 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta verliest meer dan drie punten|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/9106/Sparta-verliest-meer-dan-drie-punten|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 January 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> It wasn't until on 11 March 2011 when he scored again for the second time this season, in a 3–1 loss against Fortuna Sittard.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fortuna Sittard te sterk voor Sparta Rotterdam|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/7389/Fortuna-Sittard-te-sterk-voor-Sparta|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 March 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Although he suffered an injuries during the season,<ref>{{cite news|title=Alleen John ontbreekt bij Sparta|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/13121/Alleen-John-ontbreekt-bij-Sparta|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 September 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John finished the 2010–11 season, making thirty–one appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
In the 2011–12 season, John scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Helmond Sport on 12 August 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta onderuit bij Helmond Sport|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/2506/Sparta-onderuit-bij-Helmond-Sport|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 August 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Amid to the start of the season, John was linked a move away from Sparta Rotterdam, with Premier League side Swansea City agreed terms for him but the move fell through over wage demands.<ref>{{cite news|title=John baalt van gemiste transfer|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/1900/John-baalt-van-gemiste-transfer|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 September 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Throughout September and early–October, John was sidelined with injury<ref>{{cite news|title=John ontbreekt tegen Den Bosch|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/1470/John-ontbreekt-tegen-Den-Bosch|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 September 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and was banned from the first team after a rift with Manager Michel Vonk.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John uit selectie Sparta gezet|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/1069/Joshua-John-uit-selectie-Sparta-gezet|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 September 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> The suspension from the first team last until 13 October 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=John terug bij Sparta na "verbanning"|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/631/John-terug-bij-Sparta-na-verbanning|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=13 October 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He scored on his return on 23 October 2011, in a 4–1 win over Go Ahead Eagles<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta Rotterdam wint van Go Ahead Eagles|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/352/Sparta-wint-van-Go-Ahead-Eagles|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 October 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and scored two weeks later, on 4 November 2011, in a 6–0 win AGOVV.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta met ruime cijfers langs AGOVV|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/80106/Sparta-met-ruime-cijfers-langs-AGOVV|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 November 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> However, John received a straight red card after fouling Sjors Verdellen, in a 2–1 win over SC Veendam on 9 December 2011, in what turns out to be his last appearance for Sparta Rotterdam.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geen periodetitel voor Sparta na gelijkspel|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/80686/Geen-periodetitel-voor-Sparta-na-gelijkspel|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 December 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> For his action, John was served with a three match suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drie duels schorsing voor John|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/80757/Drie-duels-schorsing-voor-John|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 December 2011|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
===FC Twente=== It was announced on 16 January 2012 that John joined Twente, signing a two–year contract, with an option of extension for another season, alongside Daniel Fernandes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/01/joshua-john-en-daniel-fernandes-naar-fc-twente/|title=Joshua John en Daniel Fernandes naar FC Twente|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=16 January 2012|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807181109/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/01/joshua-john-en-daniel-fernandes-naar-fc-twente/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
John made his FC Twente debut five days later, on 21 January 2012, after signing for the club, coming on as a late substitute, in a 5–0 win over RKC Waalwijk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/01/overtuigende-overwinning-op-rkc-waalwijk/|title=Overtuigende overwinning op RKC Waalwijk|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=21 January 2012|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807181921/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/01/overtuigende-overwinning-op-rkc-waalwijk/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, John struggled to established himself at Twente and spent the rest of the season on the substitute bench, making four appearances.
At the start of the 2012–13 season, John started well when he scored and set up a goal, in a 6–0 win over UE Santa Coloma in the first round of the UEFA Europa League Qualifiers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/07/ruimte-overwinning-in-eerste-europese-duel/|title=Ruime winst in eerste Europese duel|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=5 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807190440/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/07/ruimte-overwinning-in-eerste-europese-duel/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The club was subsequently through to the next round after beating them 3–0 in the second leg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/07/fc-twente-eenvoudig-langs-ue-santa-coloma/|title=FC Twente eenvoudig langs UE Santa Coloma|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=12 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807191446/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/07/fc-twente-eenvoudig-langs-ue-santa-coloma/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, John expected to have his first team opportunities limited.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN henter spiller i Twente|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-henter-spiller-i-twente|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 July 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
In the 2013–14 season, John returned to the first team at Twente and made his first team appearance for the first time in a year, in a 0–0 draw against RKC Waalwijk in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2013/08/fc-twente-start-met-gelijkspel-tegen-rkc-waalwijk-0-0/|title=FC Twente start met gelijkspel|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=3 August 2013|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906101019/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2013/09/joshua-john-naar-fc-nordsjaelland/|archive-date=6 September 2013|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, with four appearances made by the end of August, John's first team opportunities was limited further, leading to his departure from the club.<ref>{{cite news|title='FC Twente brengt officieel bod uit op attractie van PEC Zwolle'|url=http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=195497|publisher=Voetbal Zone|language=nl|date=31 August 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beoogde Twente-aanwinst Mokthar buiten selectie Zwolle|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/beoogde-twenteaanwinst-mokthar-buiten-selectie-zwolle|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=1 September 2013|access-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
===FC Nordsjælland (loan)=== On 2 August 2012, it was announced that John joined the Danish Champions side FC Nordsjælland on a season–long deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/08/joshua-john-op-huurbasis-naar-fc-nordsjaelland/|title=Joshua John op huurbasis naar FC Nordsjaelland|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=2 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807190803/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2012/08/joshua-john-op-huurbasis-naar-fc-nordsjaelland/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
John quickly made an impact for FC Nordsjælland when he scored in the opening game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against AaB Fodbold.<ref>{{cite news|title=Debutmål sikrede FCN et point|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/debutmaal-sikrede-fcn-et-point|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring 4 goals in a 6–1 win against Silkeborg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John målamok mod Silkeborg|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/joshua-john-maalamok-mod-silkeborg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 August 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> After adding one more goal to his tally by the end of August, John was named Player of the Month for August.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John er blevet kåret som august-måneds bedste spiller i Superligaen.|url=http://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/joshua-john-maanedens-spiller|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=4 September 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John then scored two goals in two matches between 22 September 2012 and 28 September 2012 against Randers<ref>{{cite news|title=Randers-træner: Vi blev snydt|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/randers-traener-vi-blev-snydt|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 September 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Esbjerg.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN fik sejr før Chelsea-kamp|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcn-fik-sejr-foer-chelsea-kamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 September 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He then added two more goals against AGF<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN vandt sikkert i Aarhus|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-vandt-sikkert-i-aarhus|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 November 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN pryglet ud af CL: 1-6|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcn-pryglet-ud-af-cl-1-6|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 December 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Despite a 6–1 defeat on 5 December 2012, John described scoring against Chelsea “as a special moment to score in the Champions League.<ref>{{cite news|title=John: 'Speciaal om in de Champions League te scoren'|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/john-speciaal-om-in-de-champions-league-te-scoren|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=6 December 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John then scored, as well as, setting up a goal, in a 2–0 win over AGF on 29 March 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN tilbage på andenpladsen efter målfest|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-tilbage-paa-andenpladsen-efter-maalfest|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 March 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> However, he suffered an injury that saw him out for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John færdig for sæsonen|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/joshua-john-faerdig-for-saesonen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 April 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
At the end of the 2012–13 season, John returned to his parent club, having made twenty–eight appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John terug naar FC Twente|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/101841/Joshua-John-terug-naar-FC-Twente|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 April 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John færdig for sæsonen|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/joshua-john-faerdig-for-saesonen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 May 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
===FC Nordsjælland=== On 2 September 2013, John signed a contract for {{frac|3|1|2}} years with the Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland.<ref>[http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Fodbold/Superliga/2013/09/02/101036.htm FCN henter Joshua John hjem] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308071513/http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Fodbold/Superliga/2013/09/02/101036.htm |date=8 March 2014 }}</ref> The club were previously keen on signing John on a permanent basis.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John tæt på FCN|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/joshua-john-taet-paa-fcn|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 December 2012|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> But throughout the summer, John was previously linked Danish rivals’, such as, Brøndby<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby og FCN vil have Joshua John|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/broendby-og-fcn-vil-have-joshua-john|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 June 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Copenhagen before moving to Nordsjælland.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John lunken over for FCK|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/joshua-john-lunken-over-for-fck|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 July 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
John scored on his first goal for the club since signing for the club on a permanent basis, in a 2–1 loss against Midtjylland.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Midtjyllands afrikanske diamant strålede mod FCN|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fc-midtjyllands-afrikanske-diamant-straalede-mod-fcn|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 September 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Two weeks later, on 30 September 2013, he scored again, in 1–0 win over Randers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Forløsning for FCN: Sejr over Randers|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/forloesning-for-fcn-sejr-over-randers|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=30 September 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He then scored twice on 9 November 2013, in a 3–0 win over SønderjyskE.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN sender Sønderjyske mod afgrunden|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-sender-soenderjyske-mod-afgrunden|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 November 2013|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John later added two more goals later in the season, against Aalborg BK<ref>{{cite news|title=AaB til tops efter vild sejr|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/aab-til-tops-efter-vild-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 May 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Viborg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viborg rykker ud af Superligaen efter FCN-chokstart|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/viborg-rykker-ud-af-superligaen-efter-fcn-chokstart|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 May 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Despite missing out for one game,<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN-profiler håber at være klar mandag|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=206721,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=11 April 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John finished his first full season at the club, making thirty–three appearances and scoring nine times in all competitions.
In the 2014–15 season, John missed the start of the season with the club's squad rotation.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN-spillere om ung trup: Kræver stor tilvænning|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-spillere-om-ung-trup-kraever-stor-tilvaenning|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 July 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> After returning to the first team, John scored two goals in two matches between 3 August 2014 and 9 August 2014 against Esbjerg<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN fik skovlen under Esbjerg efter underholdende tjubang-forestilling|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-fik-skovlen-under-esbjerg-efter-underholdende-tjubang-forestilling|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 August 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Aalborg BK.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Nordsjællands lyn løb med det hele i Aalborg|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fc-nordsjaellands-lyn-loeb-med-det-hele-i-aalborg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 August 2014|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> John scored twice on 7 March 2015, in a 4–0 win over SønderjyskE, ending his six–months goal drought.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John dobbelt målscorer: FCN udspillede Sønderjyske|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/joshua-john-dobbelt-maalscorer-fcn-udspillede-soenderjyske|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 March 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> After the match, John said he vowed to score more goals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John: Målene kommer snart|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=6 March 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> At the end of the 2014–15 season, John went on to make thirty–one appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.
In the 2015–16 season, John continued to remain at FC Nordsjælland despite keen on leaving in the summer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John vil videre i karrieren|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=239864,235227,229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=2 August 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> However, John was demoted to the substitute bench as a result of failing to leave the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bænket John vil lade fødderne tale|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=242692,239989,239966,239864,235227,229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=13 September 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John: Intet har ændret sig|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=243101,242692,239989,239966,239864,235227,229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=19 September 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Subsequently, John suffered an injury that kept him out throughout September.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John er tilbage for FCN|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=244873,243132,243101,242692,239989,239966,239864,235227,229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=17 October 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lørdagens Superliga-kamp: FCN-træner vrager Joshua John|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/loerdagens-superliga-kamp-fcn-traener-vrager-joshua-john|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 September 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> After returning to the first team from injury, John then scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over Aalborg BK on 25 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title= Bruninho banker AaB Aalborg|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/bruninho-banker-aab|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 October 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> This was followed up by two weeks later on 7 November 2015 when he scored in a 1–0 win over Hobro.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John giver Hobro ny lussing|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/joshua-john-giver-hobro-ny-lussing|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 November 2015|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> As the 2015–16 season progressed, John went on to score two more goals against AGF<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Nordsjælland førte 3-0: Men så slog Morten Duncan til i vanvittig kamp|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fc-nordsjaelland-foerte-3-0-men-saa-slog-morten-duncan-til-i-vanvittig-kamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 May 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and Viborg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John skaffer FCN sejr over slappe Viborg FF|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/joshua-john-skaffer-fcn-sejr-over-slappe-viborg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 May 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He went on to finish the season, making twenty–three appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2016–17 season, John continued to express desire to leave the club, stating “it's time for a change”.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua John: Måske tid til et skifte|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=257866,257705,247527,244873,243132,243101,242692,239989,239966,239864,235227,229666,227677,222391,213243,206721,206575,177242,169891|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=23 May 2017|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He later claimed that several Turkish clubs were keen on signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN-profil afslører: Disse udenlandske klubber ville have mig|url=http://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcn-profil-afsloerer-disse-udenlandske-klubber-ville-have-mig|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 July 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Amid the transfer speculation, John scored the opening game of the 2016–17 season, in a 4–0 win over Viborg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Øretæver i årets første Superliga-kamp: Hjulmands tropper tævede Viborg 4-0|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/oeretaever-i-aarets-foerste-superliga-kamp-hjulmands-tropper-taevede-viborg-4-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 July 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He went on to make three appearances for the side at the start of the 2016–17 season before moving to Bursaspor.<ref>{{cite news|title=FCN: Dialog med Bursaspor om Joshua John|url=http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/?vis=262998,262524,261029|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=14 August 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
During his time at FC Nordsjælland, John made 101 appearances and scoring 28 times.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ligafodbold.dk/?cat=statsPlayerView&cat_id=0&pID=11609&tID=0 |title=ligafodbold.dk profile |access-date=22 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208033413/http://www.ligafodbold.dk/?cat=statsPlayerView&cat_id=0&pID=11609&tID=0 |archive-date=8 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Bursaspor=== After four years at FC Nordsjælland, John moved to Turkey when he joined Bursaspor on 15 August 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Farvel til FCN: Joshua John solgt til tyrkisk fodbold|url=http://www.bt.dk/fodbold/farvel-til-fcn-joshua-john-solgt-til-tyrkisk-fodbold|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> Upon joining Bursaspor, John described the move as a “great opportunity”.<ref>{{cite news|title=Joshua: "Bursaspor'a Gelmek İçin Savaş Verdim"|url=https://www.haberler.com/joshua-bursaspor-a-gelmek-icin-savas-verdim-8704169-haberi/|publisher=Haberler|language=tr|date=16 August 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
John made his Bursaspor debut, where he came on as a second–half substitute for Tomáš Necid, in a 2–0 loss against İstanbul Başakşehir on 28 August 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Başakşehir Bursa'dan 3 puanla döndü: 0-2|url=http://www.goal.com/tr/match/bursaspor-vs-istanbul-ba%C5%9Fak%C5%9Fehir/2291153/report|publisher=Goal.com|language=tr|date=28 August 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> This was followed up when he set up a goal for Pablo Batalla, who scored the only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win over Fenerbahçe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fenerbahçe 0-1 Bursaspor|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/fenerbahce-bursaspor-macinin-saati-gundem-2309764/|publisher=Milliyet|language=tr|date=11 September 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> However, John's season at Bursaspor was plagued by injuries throughout the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bursaspor'un konuğu Osmanlıspor|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bursasporun-konugu-osmanlispor-40249468|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=15 October 2016|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bursasporlu oyuncunun ayağına 12 dikiş atıldı!|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bursasporlu-oyuncunun-ayagina-12-dikis-atildi-40338610|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=17 January 2017|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> It wasn't until on 4 March 2017 when he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win over Gaziantepspor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bursaspor 2-1 Gaziantepspor|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bursaspor-2-1-gaziantepspor-40384579|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=4 March 2017|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> In his first season at Bursaspor, John went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
===FC Kaisar=== On 8 January 2019, John joined FC Kaisar in the Kazakhstan Premier League.<ref>{{Soccerway|joshua-john/24673}}</ref>
===VVV-Venlo=== In September 2020 John returned to the Eredivisie with VVV-Venlo on a one-year contract with the option for a second year. Upon their relegation to the Eerste Divisie at the end of the season, Venlo opted not to extend his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/mega-exodus-in-venlo-na-degradatie-veertien-spelers-weg|date=June 1, 2021|title=Mega-exodus in Venlo na degradatie: veertien spelers weg}}</ref>
==International career== John was called up by Netherlands U21 for the first time in February 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Regiospelers in Nederlands Beloftenteam|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/28094/Regiospelers-in-Nederlands-Beloftenteam|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=31 January 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He scored on his Netherlands U21 debut on 11 February 2009, in a 4–1 win over Greece U21.<ref>{{cite news|title=GEEN MOEITE MET GRIEKENLAND|url=http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-beloftenelftal/1018/geen-moeite-met-griekenland|publisher=Onsoranje|language=nl|date=11 February 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> His second goal then came on 13 November 2009, in a 3–0 win over Liechtenstein U21.<ref>{{cite news|title=JONG ORANJE WINT WEL, IMPONEERT NIET|url=http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/2398/jong-oranje-wint-wel-imponeert-niet|publisher=Onsoranje|language=nl|date=13 November 2009|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
On 29 April 2014, the Aruban FA confirmed that John was "an Aruban Professional Footballer", suggesting that he would be available for the Aruba National team<ref>https://twitter.com/avbaruba/status/460980902357897216 Aruban FA Tweet 29 April 2014</ref> John was previously courted by the national side.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sparta Rotterdam en Aruba gaan samenwerken|url=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/83805/Sparta_Rotterdam_en_Aruba_gaan_samenwerken|publisher=Soccer News|language=nl|date=29 July 2010|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He made his debut against Bermuda on 9 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.concacafnationsleague.com/en/nations-league-qualifying/game-detail/440449#tab_match=match-details |title=Game Detail |access-date=9 September 2018 |archive-date=10 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910014847/https://www.concacafnationsleague.com/en/nations-league-qualifying/game-detail/440449#tab_match=match-details |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===International goals=== :''Scores and results list Aruba's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=71893|access-date=24 March 2019}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" ! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition |- | 1. || 22 March 2019 || Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda || {{fb|LCA}} || align=center | '''1'''–1 || align=center | 2–3 || 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification |- | 2. || 18 November 2019 || Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao || {{fb|ATG}} || align=center | '''1'''–0 || align=center | 2–3 || 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |- | 3. || rowspan=2|2 June 2021 || rowspan=2|IMG Academy, Bradenton, United States || rowspan=2|{{fb|CAY}} || align=center | '''1'''–1 || rowspan=2 align=center | 3–1 || rowspan=2|2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | 4. ||align=center | '''2'''–1 |}
==Personal life== John is married to Tessa John and together, the couple has two children, with the second child, a girl, born in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bursasporlu Joshua 2'nci defa baba oldu|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bursasporlu-joshua-2nci-defa-baba-oldu-40370931|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=12 February 2017|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{Soccerway|joshua-john/24673}} * {{NFT player|71893}} * {{TFF player}}
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