Jhon Jhon Explained

Jhon Jhon
Fullname:Jhonatan dos Santos Rosa
Birth Date:9 September 2002
Birth Place:Vitória, Brazil
Height:1.78m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Red Bull Bragantino
Clubnumber:6
Youthclubs1:Primavera
Youthyears2:2021
Youthclubs2:Palmeiras (loan)
Youthyears3:2022
Youthclubs3:Palmeiras
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Primavera
Caps1:4
Goals1:1
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Palmeiras (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Palmeiras
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Red Bull Bragantino
Caps4:2
Goals4:1
Club-Update:09:34, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

Jhonatan dos Santos Rosa (born 9 September 2002), known as Jhon Jhon or just Jhonatan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Palmeiras.

Club career

Born in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Jhon Jhon joined Primavera's youth setup after being spotted by former player Deco when playing for Portuguese club Boavista. He made his senior debut with the club during the 2021 Campeonato Paulista Série A3, scoring once in four matches.[1]

On 5 May 2021, Jhon Jhon was loaned to Palmeiras, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad.[2] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 10 December, coming on as a second-half substitute for goalscorer Kevin in a 1–0 home win over Ceará.[3]

On 3 January 2022, Jhon Jhon signed a permanent deal with Verdão until 2026.[4] After spending the year with the under-20s, he was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2023 campaign.[5]

Personal life

Jhon Jhon's father Marcelo Pelé was also a footballer.[1] A forward, he notably represented Atlético Mineiro.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Primavera2021Paulista A34141
Palmeiras2021Série A100010
20220000001[6] 00010
202320020406000320
20243080000010120
Total240100407010460
Red Bull Bragantino2024Série A21101[7] 142
Career total261141508110543

Honours

Palmeiras

2022, 2023

2023

2023, 2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jhonatan teve recusa em peneiras até ser "revelado" por Deco e virar destaque do Palmeiras na Copinha. Jhonatan was rejected on trials after being "revealed" by Deco and becoming a spotlight of Palmeiras in the Copinha. ge. pt-BR. 22 January 2022. 31 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Palmeiras contrata meia destaque de clube da Série A3 do Paulista. Palmeiras sign midfielder spotlight of Paulista Série A3 club. Lance!. pt-BR. 5 May 2021. 31 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Com os garotos da base, Palmeiras vence o Ceará e termina o Brasileirão em 3º lugar. With kids from the youth setup, Palmeiras defeat Ceará and finish the Brasileirão in the 3rd place. Lance!. pt-BR. 9 December 2021. 31 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Destaque do sub-20, meia Jhonatan renova com o Palmeiras até 2026. Spotlight of the under-20s, midfielder Jhonatan renew with Palmeiras until 2026. Terra. pt-BR. 3 January 2022. 31 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Giovani e Jhon Jhon: os reforços que a base palestrina oferece. Giovani and Jhon Jhon: the additions that the palestrina youth setup offer. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 4 January 2023. 31 January 2023.
  6. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  7. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana