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Jonathan Jesus
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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.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Ceará
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Jesus was largely a fringe player under Portuguese boss Leonardo Jardim, featuring in 31 competitive matches during the 2025 campaign.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Jonathan's uncle Heleno was also a footballer. A defensive midfielder, he too represented Ceará.[6]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 16 June 2024[7]
| Club | Season | League | State League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ceará | 2023 | Série B | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| Cruzeiro | 2024 | Série A | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Jonathan Jesus: Cruzeiro dificulta negociação com Zenit e pede mais de R$ 70 milhões" (in Portuguese). ESPN. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jonathan Jesus at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ceará profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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