Simon Ainsley Johnson (born 9 March 1983) is an English football coach and former professional player who played as an attacking midfielder.

[5] He signed his first professional contract at Elland Road in July 2000, but with a number of strikers ahead of him in the pecking order, he did not make his senior debut until he was loaned to Hull City.

"[8] Over the next two seasons, Johnson only made sporadic appearances for Leeds and was loaned to Blackpool, Sunderland, Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley for first-team experience.

[11] In that season's FA Cup, he scored an inspirational winner against Tranmere Rovers to send Hereford into the fourth round for the first time in 16 years.

[13] Johnson joined Bury on a three-month deal in August 2009, and made his debut as late substitute in a 3–0 loss to AFC Bournemouth,[14] but left the club after the first month.