Jonatan Germano

Jonatan Miguel Germano (born 31 May 1988 in San Nicolas) is an Argentine-Australian footballer who currently plays for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Avondale FC.

Club Career

Estudiantes (2007–2011)

Germano made his debut for Estudiantes on 9 September 2007 against Racing Club in the Primera Division. He came on as a substitute for Juan Manuel Salgueiro in the 66th minute, Estudiantes won the match 2–1. He was released from the club after the 2010–11 season.

Loan to 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 four times in the 2009–10 Prva HNL season.

Loan to Sportivo Luqueno

Germano was loaned to Primera Division Paraguaya club Sportivo Luqueno for the Torneo Apertura of the 2010 season. He featured in 14 games for the club, playing in a variety of positions.

Melbourne Heart / City

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. At the end of July, he returned to his homeland after impressing coaches John van 't Schip, Ante Milicic and John Aloisi.

Germano was offered a contract and awaited clearance on his visa application. His signing completed Melbourne Heart's squad for the 2011–12 season. He claimed the fifth and final 'Visa spot' for the club. On 5 September 2011, he officially signed with Melbourne Heart and was given the number 13.

On 18 November 2011, Germano scored his first official goal which sealed the win for the game. It was his sixth appearance for the club. 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 fr