Jonathan Jesus

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Jonathan
Personal information
Full name Jonathan de Jesus Alves
Date of birth (2004-05-27) 27 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth São Vicente, Brazil
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Cruzeiro
Youth career
2021–2024 Ceará
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Ceará 9 (0)
2024– Cruzeiro 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:25, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Jonathan de Jesus Alves (born 27 May 2004), known as Jonathan Jesus or just Jonathan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cruzeiro.

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Career

Ceará

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Jonathan joined Ceará's youth sides in 2021 for a trial period, after being indicated by his uncle. [1] After progressing through the youth setup, he made his first team debut on 8 June 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Zé Ricardo in a 3–0 Série B away win over Atlético Goianiense. [2]

After being mainly a member of the under-20 squad, Jonathan was definitely promoted to the first team after the 2024 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, and became a regular starter in the first rounds of the 2024 Série B. [3]

Cruzeiro

On 14 June 2024, Ceará announced the transfer of Jonathan to Série A side Cruzeiro, after the club paid a R$ 8.25 million fee for 90% of his economic rights. [4]

Personal life

Jonathan's uncle Heleno was also a footballer. A defensive midfielder, he too represented Ceará. [5]

Career statistics

As of 16 June 2024 [6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ceará 2023 Série B 20—00——20
2024 601010—5 [lower-alpha 1] 0130
Total801010—50150
Cruzeiro 2024 Série A 00——00—00
Career total8010100050150
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste

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References

  1. ↑ "Cruzeiro confirma acordo por Jonathan Jesus, do Ceará; veja valores" [Cruzeiro confirm deal for Jonathan Jesus, from Ceará; check out the values] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Barroca elogia estreia de Jonathan e comenta sobre reforços no Ceará: 'foco nos jogadores que tenho'" [Barroca praises Jonathan's debut and talks about reinforcements at Ceará: 'I focus on the players that I have'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Nordeste. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Joia alvinegra, zagueiro Jonathan tem multa milionária no Ceará e confiança de Mancini" [White-and-black pearl, stopper Jonathan has a millionaire release clause at Ceará and Mancini's trust] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Povo. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Cruzeiro acerta a contratação do zagueiro Jonathan Jesus, do Ceará" [Cruzeiro sign stopper Jonathan Jesus, from Ceará] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Heleno explica negociação de Jonathan com Cruzeiro e garante: 'não vamos prejudicar o Ceará'" [Heleno explains negotiation of Jonathan with Cruzeiro and assures: 'we will not damage Ceará'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Nordeste. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  6. ↑ Jonathan Jesus at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 June 2024.


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