Jonathan

Jonathan Silva Vieira (born 3 March 1998), simply known as Jonathan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Botafogo, on loan from UD Almeria.

Club Career

Born in Japeri, Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan joined Botafogo in August 2017, after already making his senior debut at Nova Iguacu the previous year. Initially on loan, he was bought outright and renewed his contract until 2021 in December 2018.

Promoted to the first team for the 2019 season, Jonathan made his senior debut on 26 January 2019, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Carioca home loss against Flamengo. He scored his first goal on 3 February, netting the third in a 3–0 away defeat of Boavista.

Jonathan made his Serie A debut on 27 April 2019, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss at Sao Paulo. However, he spent the year as a backup to Gilson.

On 20 August 2019, Jonathan signed a five-year contract with Segunda Division side UD Almeria, for a rumoured fee of €1 million. On 21 September of the following year, he moved to fellow league team UD Las Palmas on loan for one year.