Jonathan Diego Menéndez, commonly known as Jony (born 5 March 1994), is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Vélez Sarsfield on loan from Real Salt Lake.
![]() Menéndez with Real Salt Lake in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jonathan Diego Menéndez | ||
Date of birth | (1994-03-05) 5 March 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Vélez Sarsfield (on loan from Real Salt Lake) | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
Chacarita Juniors | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2012 | Chacarita Juniors | 3 | (0) |
2012–2015 | Sevilla B | 54 | (4) |
2015–2016 | Chacarita Juniors | 54 | (9) |
2016–2018 | Talleres | 30 | (10) |
2018–2021 | Independiente | 24 | (6) |
2018 | → Al Rayyan (loan) | 4 | (1) |
2019–2020 | → Talleres (loan) | 21 | (6) |
2021– | Real Salt Lake | 21 | (1) |
2022– | → Vélez Sarsfield (loan) | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:54, 15 September 2022 (UTC) |
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 May 29, 2021. He reportedly signed a 3–year contract with the Utah team. [4] On 12 July 2022, Jony was loaned to Vélez Sarsfield for the remainder of 2022.[5]
Jonathan is the twin brother of fellow footballer Nahuel Menéndez.[6][7]
Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield – current squad | |
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