Jonathan Menéndez | |
Full Name: | Jonathan Diego Menéndez |
Birth Date: | 5 March 1994 |
Birth Place: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Height: | 1.66 m |
Position: | Winger |
Currentclub: | A.E. Kifisia |
Clubnumber: | 16 |
Youthclubs1: | Chacarita Juniors |
Years1: | 2010–2012 |
Caps1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2012–2015 |
Caps2: | 54 |
Goals2: | 4 |
Years3: | 2015–2016 |
Caps3: | 54 |
Goals3: | 9 |
Years4: | 2016–2018 |
Caps4: | 30 |
Goals4: | 10 |
Years5: | 2018–2021 |
Caps5: | 24 |
Goals5: | 6 |
Years6: | 2018 |
Clubs6: | → Al Rayyan (loan) |
Caps6: | 4 |
Goals6: | 1 |
Years7: | 2019–2020 |
Clubs7: | → Talleres (loan) |
Caps7: | 21 |
Goals7: | 6 |
Years8: | 2021–2023 |
Caps8: | 21 |
Goals8: | 1 |
Years9: | 2022–2023 |
Clubs9: | → Vélez Sarsfield (loan) |
Caps9: | 6 |
Goals9: | 0 |
Years10: | 2023 |
Clubs10: | → Newell's Old Boys (loan) |
Caps10: | 7 |
Goals10: | 0 |
Years11: | 2023–2024 |
Caps11: | 15 |
Goals11: | 1 |
Club-Update: | 8 January 2024 |
Jonathan Diego Menéndez (born 5 March 1994), commonly known as Jony, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Greek Super League club A.E. Kifisia.
Born in Buenos Aires, Jony started his career with hometown's Chacarita Juniors, and made his debut as a professional on 5 June 2011, starting in a 0–0 draw at Boca Unidos in the Primera B Nacional.[1] He appeared in two further matches during the campaign, as his side finished in a comfortable mid-table position.
On 1 February 2012, Jony moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Sevilla FC.[2] However, due to bureaucratic problems, he only played for the Juvenil squad.[3]
Jony was promoted to the Andalusians' reserve squad in the 2012 summer, becoming a starter afterwards.
Jony was acquired by Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake on 29 May 2021. He reportedly signed a three-year contract with the Utah team.[4] On 12 July 2022, Jony was loaned to Vélez Sarsfield for the remainder of 2022.[5] On 6 February 2023, Jony was recalled from his loan to Velez and loaned to Newell's Old Boys for the 2023 season.[6]
Jonathan is the twin brother of fellow footballer Nahuel Menéndez.[7] [8]