Playing position 1997–2006 Narcea Role Footballer Weight 80 kg | Number 23 Name Jonathan Menendez Height 1.79 m | |
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Full name Jonathan Rodriguez Menendez Date of birth (1991-07-09) 9 July 1991 (age 24) Place of birth Cangas del Narcea, Spain Current team Sporting de Gijon (#23 / Midfielder) Profiles | ||
Jonathan Rodríguez Menéndez (born 9 July 1991), commonly known as Jony, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Málaga CF as a left winger.
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Early years
Born in Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Jony finished his formation with FC Barcelona after a period with local Real Oviedo. He made his senior debuts with the latter's reserves in the 2010–11 season, in Tercera División.
In June 2011, Jony moved to Segunda División B club Marino de Luanco. He continued competing in that level in the following years, representing Getafe CF B, Real Avilés and Sporting de Gijón B.
Sporting
Jony signed a two-year professional deal with the latter's first team on 7 May 2014, being definitely promoted. He played his first match as a professional three days later, starting and scoring the first goal in a 2–1 home win against Hércules CF for the Segunda División championship.
Jony contributed with seven goals in 41 appearances during the 2014–15 campaign, being an undisputed starter as the Rojiblancos returned to La Liga after a three-year absence. He made his debut in the competition on 23 August 2015, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Real Madrid.
Jony scored his first goal in the Spanish top flight on 23 September, but in a 1–2 loss at Rayo Vallecano.
Malaga
On 23 June 2016, Jony signed a four-year contract with fellow league club Málaga CF after his contract with Sporting expired.