| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonatan Miguel Germano | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | San Nicolás, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne Heart | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2007 | Estudiantes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2011 | Estudiantes | 1 | (0) |
| 2009 | → HNK Rijeka (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Sportivo Luqueño (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2011– | Melbourne Heart | 8 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 December 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Jonatan Germano[1] (born January 1, 1988 in San Nicolás, Argentina) is a Argentine footballer currently playing for Melbourne Heart in the Hyundai A-League.
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Germano's odyssey into football began when he joined the Estudiantes youth team.[2] He signed a professional contract in 2007.
Germano made his debut for Estudiantes on 9 September 2007 against Racing Club in the Primera División.[3] He came on as a substitute for Juan Manuel Salgueiro in the 66th minute, Estudiantes won the match 2-1.[4] He was released from the club after the 2010-11 season.
In 2009 Germano wen't on a season long loan to Croatian club HNK Rijeka. He was unable to cement a place in the first team. He was used sparingly, featuring just 4 times in the 2009-10 Prva HNL season.[5]
The following season (2010-11) Germano went on loan to Paraguayan club Sportivo Luqueño. He featured in 14 games for the club, playing in a variety of position.[6]
In July 2011, Germano traveled to Australia for a one-month trial with A-League club Melbourne Heart, where he 'surprised' the team with his talent. He played in two trials for the club, playing a full 90 minutes in both games.[7] At the end of July, he returned to his homeland after impressing coaches John van 't Schip, Ante Milicic and John Aloisi.[8]
Germano has been offered a contract and awaited clearance on his visa application.[9] His signing completed Melbourne Heart's squad for the 2011-12 season, he also claims the 5th and final 'Visa position' for the club. On 5 September 2011 he officially signed with Melbourne Heart and given the number 13 shirt.[10]
On November 18 2011 Germano scored his first official goal for his new club in what proved to be the winner. It was his sixth appearance for the club.[11] After heading in his second goal for the club, the opener in a 2-1 victory over the Brisbane Roar, Germano celebrated by pulling a Santa Claus hat from his shorts whilst celebrating in front of Roar fans. Later, referee Kris Griffiths-Jones booked Germano for the celebration.[12]
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