Jonathan López (Spanish footballer)

Jonathan López Pérez (born 16 April 1981), known simply as Jonathan, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.

Jonathan
Personal information
Full name Jonathan López Pérez[1]
Date of birth (1981-04-16) 16 April 1981[1]
Place of birth Riaño, Spain
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2005 Valencia B 95 (0)
2001–2007 Valencia 0 (0)
2001–2002 → Numancia (loan) 29 (0)
2002–2003 → Oviedo (loan) 34 (0)
2005–2006 → Córdoba (loan) 19 (0)
2007–2009 Albacete 48 (0)
2009–2010 Levadiakos 0 (0)
2010–2011 Roquetas 25 (0)
2012 Burgos 11 (0)
2012–2014 Veria 28 (0)
2014–2015 Getafe 4 (0)
2015–2017 Veria 37 (0)
2017–2018 Apollon Pontus 23 (0)
Total 353 (0)
International career
1996–1997 Spain U15 4 (0)
1997–1998 Spain U16 3 (0)
1998–1999 Spain U17 7 (0)
1999–2000 Spain U18 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born in Riaño, Langreo, Asturias, Jonathan was a product of Valencia CF's youth system.[2] However, during his lengthy link with the club he could never appear officially with the first team, playing four seasons with the reserves in the lower leagues and also being loaned two times; he was first-choice for CD Numancia[3] and Real Oviedo, being relegated from Segunda División with the latter side.[2]

Jonathan terminated his contract with the Che after a loan with Córdoba CF in the Segunda División B.[4] He returned to the second tier afterwards, signing for Albacete Balompié and starting for the better part of his stint.[5][6][7]

In 2009–10, Jonathan had his first taste of top-flight football, joining Levadiakos F.C. in Greece but being released at the end of the campaign without making a single competitive appearance. He then returned to his country's division three, successively representing CD Roquetas[8] and Burgos CF.[9]

Again as a free agent, Jonathan returned to Greece and its Super League in the summer of 2012, with Veria FC. He made his official debut on 15 September precisely against Levadiakos, being sent off in the last minutes of the match following a second bookable offence but contributing to a 0–0 away draw with a series of saves, including one from the penalty spot.[10]

In July 2014, Jonathan moved back to his homeland and agreed to a one-year deal at Getafe CF.[11] He made his La Liga debut the following 8 February at the age of 33 years and 10 months, in a 2–1 home win over Sevilla FC.[12][13]

Jonathan left the club on 3 June 2015, after his contract expired.[14] Subsequently, he rejoined Veria for two seasons.[15][16]

References
  1. "Jona". Diario AS. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  2. Morenilla, Juan (13 November 2003). "Jonathan, un millonario en Tercera" [Jonathan, a millionaire in Tercera] (in Spanish). El País. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. "Breve enciclopedia numantina" [Brief numantina encyclopedia] (in Spanish). Desde Soria. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  4. "Jonathan (Valencia) se convierte en tercer fichaje de día [sic] Córdoba" [Jonathan (Valencia) becomes Córdoba's third signing] (in Spanish). La Nación. 21 July 2005. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. Falta de respeto (0–3) (Lack of respect (0–3)); La Verdad, 9 December 2007 (in Spanish)
  6. Los manchegos seguirán un año más en la categoría (The manchegos will play in category another year); Mundo Deportivo, 16 June 2008 (in Spanish)
  7. Las sensaciones en esta ocasión son mejores (Better feelings this time around); Mundo Deportivo, 29 August 2008 (in Spanish)
  8. Roquetas: firma Jonathan López. (Roquetas: Jonathan López signs); esFutbol, 6 October 2010 (in Spanish)
  9. Jonathan López se compromete con el Burgos hasta final de temporada (Jonathan López commits to Burgos until end of season); El Correo de Burgos, 12 January 2012 (in Spanish)
  10. Ο χαμηλόμισθος Τζόναθαν και τα γάντια βασικού [Underpaid Jonathan and the starting eleven's gloves] (in Greek). Sentragoal. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  11. "Jona: "Vengo a cumplir objetivos, eso es lo importante"" [Jona: "I come here to meet goals, that is what matters"] (in Spanish). Getafe CF. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  12. Campos, Tomás (8 February 2015). "El Getafe frustra la revolución de Emery" [Getafe frustrate Emery's revolution] (in Spanish). Marca. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  13. Izquierdo, César (14 February 2015). "Jonathan López: Un portero renacido en el barro" [Jonathan López: A goalkeeper born again in the mud] (in Spanish). Super Deporte. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  14. "Os deseamos lo mejor" [We wish you the best] (in Spanish). Getafe CF. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  15. "Επιστρέφει στη Βέροια ο Τζόναθαν" [Jonathan returns to Veria] (in Greek). Veria F.C. 8 July 2015. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  16. Esteban, Héctor (6 June 2016). ""Cometí errores pero se maltrató el nombre de Jonathan. Espero que el fútbol me dé la oportunidad que merezco"" ["I made mistakes but Jonathan's name was badmouthed. I hope football will give me the chance I deserve"] (in Spanish). Las Provincias. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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