Leonardo Jara Explained

Leonardo Jara
Fullname:Leonardo Jara
Birth Date:20 May 1991
Birth Place:Corrientes, Argentina
Height:1.78 m
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Lanús
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Estudiantes
Years1:2009–2015
Clubs1:Estudiantes
Caps1:120
Goals1:4
Years2:2016–2021
Clubs2:Boca Juniors
Caps2:65
Goals2:1
Years3:2019
Clubs3:D.C. United (loan)
Caps3:30
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2024
Clubs4:Vélez Sarsfield
Caps4:55
Goals4:2
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Lanús
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Club-Update:16:03, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Leonardo Jara (born 20 May 1991) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a right-back for Argentine Primera División club Lanús.[1]

Career

Before Leonardo joined Boca Juniors, he played for Estudiantes.

D.C. United

On 30 January 2019 Leonardo was loaned to D.C. United from Boca Juniors. He officially debuted for DC on 3 March 2019, in a game against Atlanta United FC. Leonardo typically played as right-back for United. Leonardo scored his first goal for D.C. against the New England Revolution on 12 July 2019, from a volley from Paul Arriola.[2] D.C. United did not sign Leonardo after his loan expired following the 2019 season.[3]

References

  1. Web site: D.C. United Acquire Defender Leonardo Jara from Boca Juniors | DC United.
  2. Web site: GOAL: Leonardo Jara pulls a goal back for D.C. United. July 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: D.C. United have announced that 16 players are under contract for the 2020 MLS season. November 22, 2019. November 22, 2019.