Alex Johnston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alex Johnston
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 14, 1995(1995-01-14)
Age	29
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Alex Johnston Biography

Alex Johnston is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on January 14, 1995 in Sydney, Australia. Professional rugby league footballer who helped the South Sydney Rabbitohs win the 2014 National Rugby League Premiership as a fullback and wing.

He made his debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs after the departure of Nathan Merritt.

He played his junior rugby league for La Perouse United and attended Endeavour Sports High School (where he completed the HSC) before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. As a youngster, Johnston played for the New South Wales Under 16s and 18s teams and Australian Schoolboys team. In 2013, Johnston played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ S. G. Ball Cup and NYC teams before moving on to the Rabbitohs’ New South Wales Cup team, North Sydney Bears in 2014.

In round 8 of the 2014 NRL season, Johnston was selected to make his NRL debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs over dumped Souths winger Nathan Merritt against the Brisbane Broncos on the wing, scoring a try in the 28-26 win at Suncorp Stadium on Anzac Day. He continued to perform on both the left and right wing throughout the year. At times, Johnston was referred to as the successor of Greg Inglis, for his ability to play fullback as well as wing. In round 21, Johnston scored his first ever hat-trick against the Newcastle Knights in the Rabbitohs 50-10 victory. On 5 October 2014, in Souths 2014 NRL Grand Final against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Johnston played on the wing and scored the first try of the match to lead the South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-6 victory. Johnston finished his brilliant debut year in the NRL as being the competitions highest tryscorer of the 2014 NRL season with 21 tries in 18 matches. In September 2014, it was revealed that the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team were attempting to have Johnston pledge his allegiance to Papua New Guinea as his grandmother is from a village in Lumi, a place in the West Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. On 14 October 2014, Johnston was selected for the Australia Kangaroos 2014 Four Nations squad but didn’t make an appearance in any of Australia’s four matches.

He was born in Sydney, New South Wales and is of Indigenous Australian and Papua New Guinean descent.

Alex Johnston Net Worth

Alex Johnston is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alex Johnston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played for the New South Wales Under 16s and 18s team as well as Australian Schoolboys team.

He was named in the New South Wales Blues squad in January of 2016.

Alex Johnston (born 14 January 1995), also known by the nickname of “AJ”, is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback and winger for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He has played for both Australia and Papua New Guinea at international level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alex Johnston height 6 ft 1 in Alex weight 209 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alex Johnston Dating?

According to our records, Alex Johnston is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alex Johnston’s is not dating anyone.

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Johnston was part of the South Sydney side which returned to form in 2018 finishing 3rd on the table at the end of the regular season. Johnston made 24 appearances for Souths scoring 8 tries as the club finished one game short of the grand final losing to Eastern Suburbs 12-4.

Facts & Trivia

Alex Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Alex Johnston celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.

Johnston began the 2019 NRL season as South Sydney’s first choice fullback. South Sydney started the year off winning 8 of their first 9 games. Following Souths 19-18 loss against Penrith in round 14, Johnston was ruled out with a knee injury. In round 24, Johnston returned to the Souths side and scored a try as they defeated the New Zealand Warriors 31-10 at Mt. Smart Stadium.

Top Facts about Alex Johnston

1. Key Facts:
2. Alex Johnston (born 14 January 1995) is a professional rugby league footballer who primarily plays on the wing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL.
3. He has played for both Australia and Papua New Guinea at international level.
4. Johnstone won the 2014 NRL Grand Final with the South Sydney club.
5. He is the 3rd highest try scorer in Australian first-grade rugby league history.
6. In round 8 of the 2014 NRL season, Johnston scored a try in the 28–26 win at Suncorp Stadium on Anzac Day.
7. In October 2014, Johnston received an offer to play for his maternal grandmother’s native Papua New Guinea.
8. In round 21, Johnston scored his first ever hat-trick against the Newcastle Knights in the Rabbitohs 50–10 victory.
9. He was then moved back and forth as the club attempted to find a line-up that would win them.
10. On 14 June he re-signed with the South Sydney club until the end of the 2020 season.
11. On September 9, Johnston signed a two-year contract extension to stay at South Sydney.
12. In 2019, he suffered an injury and was subsequently ruled out for several weeks.
13. In the 2020 NRL season, he broke the record for most tries scored by a Souths player in a season with 30 tries.
14. On 18 October, Johnston signed a contract extension with the South Sydney club until at least the end of the 2025 season.
15. In round 12 of the 2022 NRL season, Johnston became South Sydney’s all-time leading try scorer.
16. In round 10 of the 2023 NRL season, Johnston played his 200th first grade game.

Are Emma and Alex Johnston adopted?

Anna, Alex and Emma were adopted from Russia, Korea and China. Anna was in an orphanage in Russia until she was four years old, before being brought into the Johnston family.

Is Alex from the 7 Little Johnstons still alive?

In April 2022, Alex had his wisdom teeth removed, alongside siblings Emma and Jonah Johnston, as well. So rest assured, 7 Little Johnstons fans. Alex is alive, well , and living his best teenage life.

What nationality is Alex Johnston?

Australian

Why did Alex from 7 Little Johnstons have brain surgery?

Separately, Alex is diagnosed with central apnea and must undergo brain surgery. “Alex is going to have to have brain surgery. He’s going under anesthesia,” Amber explains about her son while he readies to go under the knife. “He’s having his head opened up.”

How much do the Johnston kids make per episode?

Thanks to their life’s story, the family sure did obtain incredible popularity and a huge fanbase. TLC’s budget is about $250,000 to $400,000 per episode. In other words, this means that the Johnstons would be raking in $25,000 to $40,000 per episode!