Name: John Middleton Campbell

Nickname: 'Johnny'



Country: Scotland
Club: Sunderland
Position: ★CF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 22-26 years (19/02/1869)

Height: 175 cm
Weight: 78 kg

Attack: 93
Defence: 32
Balance: 85
Stamina: 76
Top Speed: 84
Acceleration: 86
Response: 85
Agility: 80
Dribble Accuracy: 78
Dribble Speed: 79
Short Pass Accuracy: 76
Short Pass Speed: 73
Long Pass Accuracy: 73
Long Pass Speed: 72
Shot Accuracy: 93
Shot Power: 89
Shot Technique: 88
Free Kick Accuracy: 62
Curling: 63
Header: 78
Jump: 82
Technique: 77
Aggression: 94
Mentality: 85
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 73

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Early/Peak

CARDS:
P11 – Long Ranger
P13 - Goal Poacher
P19 – Fox in the box
S01 – Marauding
S03 – 1-on-1 Scoring

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Scoring - Positioning - 1-on-1 Scoring - Middle Shooting

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded

John Campbell was one of the most prolific and celebrated forwards of the Victorian football era, best known for his time at Sunderland during their dominant spell in the early 1890s. Born in Glasgow, Campbell joined Sunderland from Renton in 1890 and immediately became the focal point of their attack. He played a critical role in the club’s golden era, helping them win three First Division titles in four seasons (1891–92, 1892–93, and 1894–95). Campbell was the league’s top scorer in each of those championship seasons, and his goal tally of 133 in 186 appearances for Sunderland made him the club's record scorer for many decades.

John Campbell was a fast, direct, and clinical centre-forward. He was known for his sharp goal sense, quick reactions inside the box, and decisive finishing beside decent build-up play. Campbell played straight to goal, often beating defenders with speed and taking early shots rather than dribbling or holding the ball up. His style was efficient and relentless, focusing on getting into scoring positions and converting chances quickly.