Jonatan Germano
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonatan Miguel Germano | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | San Nicolás | ||
| 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 | 37 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 January 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jonatan Germano[1] (born January 1, 1988 in San Nicolás, Argentina) is an Argentine footballer currently playing for Melbourne Heart in the Hyundai A-League.
Youth career
Germano's odyssey into football began when he joined the Estudiantes youth team.[2] He signed a professional contract in 2007.
Estudiantes
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.
HNK Rijeka
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]
Sportivo Luqueño
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]
Melbourne Heart
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]
References
- ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/players/Jonatan-Germano/3969
- ↑ http://www.futbolpunto.com/jugadores/Jonathan-Miguel-Germano
- ↑ http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/jonathan-miguel-germano/profil/spieler_59236.html
- ↑ http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/estudiantes-de-la-plata_racing-club-de-avellanedaspielbericht/index/spielbericht_84538.html
- ↑ http://www.futbol-talentos.es/Jonathan_Miguel_Germano-3_7-20672-3.html
- ↑ http://www.bdfa.com.ar/jugadores-JONATHAN-MIGUEL-GERMANO-59348.html
- ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/hearts-midfield-chase-20110803-1ibo9.html
- ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/hearts-midfield-chase-20110803-1ibo9.html
- ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/fred-wont-go-straight-into-the-heart-of-the-action-20110818-1j056.html
- ↑ http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1071653/Argentine-snapped-up-by-Heart Argentine snapped up by Heart
- ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/Gold-Coast-United-FC-v-Melbourne-Heart-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2117
- ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/sport/a-league/heart-inflict-more-aleague-pain-on-roar-20111209-1oo3e.html
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