| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Pearson | ||
| Date of birth | 1 September 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1980-1985 | Sheffield Wednesday | 105 | (24) |
| 1986-1987 | Charlton Athletic | 61 | (15) |
| 1986-1991 | Leeds United | 99 | (12) |
| 1990-1991 | → Rotherham United (loan) | 11 | (5) |
| 1991-1993 | Barnsley | 32 | (4) |
| 1991-1992 | → Hull City (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 1993-1994 | Carlisle United | 8 | (0) |
| 1994 | Mansfield Town | 2 | (0) |
| 1995 | Cardiff City | 12 | (0) |
| - | Merthyr Tydfil | ||
| Total | 345 | (60) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Pearson (born 1 September 1963 in Sheffield, England) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Leeds United, Rotherham United, Barnsley, Hull City, Carlisle United, Mansfield Town and Cardiff City. Pearson is now part of the commentary team for Sheffield Wednesdays matches on Wednesday Player along with Rob O' Neill.[1]