Joshua John

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.

Joshua John came through the youth departments of SV Koedijk, Ajax, RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam. 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.

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. 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. Despite being sidelined for most of the season, 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. He went on to score two more goals by the end of 2008 against Roda JC and Ajax. As a result, it was announced in early January 2009 that John signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2012. 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. 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. 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. 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. He scored again in the last game of the season, in a 3–1 loss against Groningen. Despite being sidelined as the season progressed and saw the club relegated to the Jupiler League, 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. 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. He went on to score two more goals by the end of 2010, in a 5–0 win over Emmen and Telstar. 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. 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. Although he suffered an injuries during the season, 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. 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. Throughout September and early–October, John was sidelined with injury and was banned from the first team after a rift with Manager Michel Vonk. The suspension from the first team last until 13 October 2011. He scored on his return on 23 October 2011, in a 4–1 win over Go Ahead Eagles and scored two weeks later, on 4 November 2011, in a 6–0 win AGOVV. 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. For his action, John was served with a three match suspension.

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.