Jonathan Diego Menéndez (born 5 March 1994), commonly known as Jony, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ferro Carril Oeste.
Career Born in Buenos Aires, Jony started his career with hometown's Chacarita Juniors, and made his debut as a professional on 5 June 2011, starting in a 0–0 draw at Boca Unidos in the Primera B Nacional.Boca Unidos 0 vs Chacarita 0: Un punto es un punto (Boca Unidos 0 – Chacarita 0: A point is a point) ; Todo Ascenso, 5 June 2011 He appeared in two further matches during the campaign, as his side finished in a comfortable mid-table position.
On 1 February 2012, Jony moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Sevilla FC.El Sevilla ficha a dos gemelos juveniles argentinos (Sevilla signs two young Argentine twins); Diario de Sevilla, 1 February 2012 However, due to bureaucratic problems, he only played for the Juvenil squad.Los hermanos Menéndez caen de pie en el Sevilla FC (The Menéndez brothers land on their feet in Sevilla FC) ; Sevilla's official website, 26 December 2012
Jony was promoted to the Andalusians' reserve squad in the 2012 summer, becoming a starter afterwards.
Jony was acquired by Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake on 29 May 2021. He reportedly signed a three-year contract with the Utah team.Real Salt Lake Acquires Jonathan Menéndez|RSL.com, 29 May 2021 On 12 July 2022, Jony was loaned to Vélez Sarsfield for the remainder of 2022. On 6 February 2023, Jony was recalled from his loan to Velez and loaned to Newell's Old Boys for the 2023 season.
Personal life Jonathan is the twin brother of fellow footballer Nahuel Menéndez.
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