Jonathan McDonald explained

Jonathan McDonald
Fullname:Jonathan André McDonald Porras
Birth Date:1987 10, mf=yes
Birth Place:San Jose, Costa Rica
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Herediano
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Carmelita
Years1:2004 - 2005
Clubs1:Carmelita
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2005 - 2010
Clubs2:Herediano
Caps2:63
Goals2:16
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Vancouver Whitecaps
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:2010 - 2011
Clubs4:Alajuelense
Caps4:38
Goals4:21
Years5:2012 - 2013
Clubs5:Kalmar FF
Caps5:55
Goals5:6
Years6:2014 - 2019
Clubs6:Alajuelense
Caps6:179
Goals6:94
Years8:2019
Clubs8:Al Ahli
Caps8:6
Goals8:0
Years9:2019 - 2020
Clubs9:Alajuelense
Caps9:42
Goals9:14
Clubs10:Herediano
Caps10:31
Goals10:8
Years10:2020 -
Nationalyears1:2006 - 2007
Nationalteam1:Costa Rica U20
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2010
Nationalteam2:Costa Rica U23
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2011 -
Nationalteam3:Costa Rica
Nationalcaps3:15
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:8 November 2021
Nationalteam-Update:30 June 2019

Jonathan André McDonald Porras (born October 28, 1987) is a Costa Rican professional footballer for Liga FPD club Herediano.

Career

Club

McDonald made his professional debut as a 16-year-old with AD Carmelita, making three appearances in his first season. In 2006, he moved to top Costa Rican side CS Herediano. During his stay with Herediano he appeared in 41 First Division matches, scoring 17 goals.

McDonald joined the Vancouver Whitecaps on August 5, 2010.[1] He made his Whitecaps debut as a second-half substitute coming on for striker Cornelius Stewart during a 1-0 victory at NSC Minnesota Stars on August 14,[2] and made his first start for Vancouver on September 11 in 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace Baltimore.[3] On October 19, 2010, the Vancouver Whitecaps released McDonald, along with five fellow players, citing their need to purge certain players in preparation for their upcoming promotion to Major League Soccer.[4]

On November 14, 2011, Kalmar FF of Allsvenskan in Sweden announced they had signed McDonald on a three-year contract, starting January 2012.[5]

On 13 November 2019, Al Ahli has signed McDonald for one seasons from Alajuelense.[6]

International

McDonald has represented his native Costa Rica at both the U-20 and U-23 Olympic levels, and made his debut for the senior side on August, 2011, against Ecuador.

International goals

Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first.

Trivia

As a marketing gag, McDonald changed his name on his jersey during a match (a 0-2 loss on 31 May 2020 against Deportivo Saprissa) to Burger King instead of McDonald.[7]

Honours

Alajuelense

Individual

Notes and References

  1. http://www.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature08051001.aspx McDonald joins Whitecaps
  2. Web site: USSF Division-2 Pro League . 2010-09-26 . 2012-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402163624/http://ussf.demosphere.com/stats/2010/1634271.html . dead .
  3. Web site: USSF Division-2 Pro League . 2010-09-26 . 2012-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402163629/http://ussf.demosphere.com/stats/2010/1634297.html . dead .
  4. https://vancouversun.com/sports/Whitecaps+release+players+franchise+clears+room+worthy+talent/3696596/story.html Vancouver Whitecaps release six players as franchise clears room for MLS-worthy talent
  5. Web site: Landslagsmeriterat nyförvärv . 2011-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120831142138/http://www.kalmarff.se/news/2011/11/14/landslagsmeriterat-nyforvarv . 2012-08-31 . dead .
  6. http://www.kooora.com/?n=786405&o=n3087350 Al-Ahli is officially signed by Jonathan McDonald
  7. https://www.footyheadlines.com/2020/06/player-named-mcdonald-changes-name-to.html Player Named McDonald Changes Name To Burger King On Kit