Jonathan Moreira Explained

Jonathan Moreira should not be confused with Jonathan Moreira (footballer, born 1996).

Jonathan Moreira
Full Name:Jonathan Cícero Moreira
Birth Date:1986 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil
Height:1.70 m
Position:Right-back, wing-back
Youthyears1:2000–2005
Youthclubs1:Cruzeiro
Years1:2004–2010
Clubs1:Cruzeiro
Caps1:185
Goals1:11
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Santos
Caps2:13
Goals2:1
Years3:2011–2015
Clubs3:Inter Milan
Caps3:45
Goals3:3
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Parma (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Fluminense
Caps5:22
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2021
Caps6:82
Goals6:4
Nationalyears1:2002–2003
Nationalteam1:Brazil U17
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:2
Club-Update:18:56, 28 March 2021 (UTC)

Jonathan Cícero Moreira (born 27 February 1986), sometimes known as just Jonathan, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back.

He also holds Italian citizenship.[1]

During his Italian career, he was ironically nicknamed Divino Jonathan (Italian for “Divine Jonathan”).[2]

Club career

Cruzeiro

Jonathan made his professional debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro for Cruzeiro against Flamengo in a 6–2 away defeat on 19 December 2004.[3] He scored his first goal as professionist against Corinthians in a 3–0 away win on 25 August 2007.[4]

Santos

In December 2010, Jonathan signed with Santos for €2 million (with Cruzeiro retained 50% registration rights).[5] [6] Santos paid €1.2 million to acquire 30% while Santos's investment partner Terceira Estrela Investimentos S/A (TEISA) acquired 20% for €800,000.[7] He signed a 4-year contract with €15 million release clause. He won Campeonato Paulista and Copa Libertadores with Santos.

Inter Milan

On 13 July 2011, it was announced that Jonathan would leave Santos to train with Serie A giants Inter Milan, pending the finalization of the transfer.[8] Two days later, on 15 July, he officially became an Inter player, signing a four-year contract.[9] Jonathan made his Inter debut on 11 September 2011 in week two of 2011–12 Serie A, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–3 away loss to Palermo.[10] Three days later Jonathan made his Champions League debut, playing the entire match on Matchday 1 against Turkish side Trabzonspor in a 0–1 loss at the San Siro.[11]

Loan to Parma

In January 2012, Moreira moved to Parma on loan until the end of the season where he established himself as the team's regular right wing-back.[12] He debuted with the club on 28 January, coming on as a substitute at half time in place of Brandão in a 1–1 draw against Catania.[13] He scored his first goal with Parma on 11 April 2012 in a 2–0 win at Stadio Ennio Tardini against newly promoted Novara. He helped Parma to finish the season in 8th place.

Return to Inter

After playing for Parma in the final round, Moreira returned to Milan and was included in the 20-men squad to Indonesia and playing in both exhibition matches.[14] [15] In the playoffs for the Europa League, he played the two legs against Hajduk Split.[16] On 17 April, Moreira scored his first goal for the Nerazzurri in the second leg of the Coppa Italia's semi-final in San Siro against Roma. The match ended 2–3 for the visitors with Jonathan scoring Inter's first goal after a back heel assist by Tommaso Rocchi.[17] On 21 April, Jonathan assisted Tommaso Rocchi for the only goal of the match against Parma, which was scored in 82nd minute, salvaging the club's hopes for qualifying for Europe.[18] [19]

At the end of the season, Inter finished 2012–13 Serie A in a disappointing 9th place, which meant they failed to qualify for either UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League for the first time since 1999-2000. For this disappointing position, Stramaccioni was sacked and replaced by Walter Mazzarri, where Jonathan secured a more regular place at starting lineup.[20] [21]

On 18 August 2013, in the opening match of the 2013–14 season, against Cittadella in third round of Coppa Italia, Jonathan scored his first goal of the season after he beat goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro with a header, following a cross from Fredy Guarín.[22] Inter won the match 4–0.[23] In first match of the new season in Serie A, Jonathan assisted the first goal of Yuto Nagatomo in a 2–0 win over against Genoa, helping the team to make a fine start.[24] In second match on 1 September, Jonathan made his second assist of the season by providing the pass for Rodrigo Palacio opening goal of the 3–0 away win against Catania.[25] On 26 September, Jonathan scored his first league goal with Inter in a 2–1 win at San Siro against Fiorentina, giving his team the advantage in the 83rd minute after a powerful shot from inside the box.[26] [27] One month later, Jonathan scored the opener in a 4–2 win over newly promoted Hellas Verona, that was ruled out as an own-goal.[28] Jonathan scored for the second time in Serie A, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against Bologna on 24 November.[29] Jonathan continued his fine form, supplying his third assist of the season in a 3–3 draw against Parma at the San Siro,[30] assisting Rodrigo Palacio in the 44th minute of the match.[31]

Fluminense and Athletico Paranaense

On 14 September 2015, Jonathan returned to Brazil and signed for Fluminense until the end of the following year.[32] On 22 December 2016, he moved to Atlético Paranaense.[33]

International career

Jonathan has represented Brazil at under-17 level, playing in 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship. Brazil reached the final where Jonathan played the full 90 minutes and helped the Seleção beat Spain in a 1–0 win.[34] Jonathan has never been capped at senior level for Brazil, which leaves the door open for either a Brazilian or Italian call-up.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cruzeiro2004[35] Série A1010
2005[36] 200001030240
2006[37] 11014050300
2007[38] 221903030371
2008[39] 24210060402
2009273104140517
2010270101121492
Total13265359038123212
Santos2011Série A0013171202
Inter Milan2011–12Serie A40002060
2012–138031120231
2013–143131130354
2014–15200020
Total45342170665
Parma (loan)2011–12Serie A121121
Fluminense2015Série A3030
2016110803020240
Total140803020270
Athletico Paranaense2017Série A292401090432
201823160100391
201951307030181
202018030304000280
Total75470130300301284
Career total278148162929225048524

Honours

Cruzeiro

2006, 2008, 2009

Santos

2011

2011

Athletico Paranaense

2018

2019

2019

Brazil U17

2003

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Internazionale defender Jonathan Moreira reiterates desire to represent Italy at the World Cup. 22 March 2014. SambaFoot . 19 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Il «Divino» Jonathan: il nuovo Maicon dell'Inter. Italian. 9 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Flamengo 6x2 Cruzeiro - 19/12/2004 on Cruzeiropedia.org.
  4. News: Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro 0–3. 25 August 2007. 8 November 2014. Soccerway.com.
  5. News: Cruzeiro acerta transferência de Jonathan. 27 December 2010. 27 June 2011. Cruzeiro EC. pt. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324091141/http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index2.php?section=noticias&idn=9105. 24 March 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: Cruzeiro vende 50% dos direitos do lateral-direito Jonathan para o Santos . 27 December 2010 . globo.com . pt . 25 June 2011 .
  7. News: Jonathan e Charles reforçam o Santos FC. 17 December 2010. 27 June 2011. Santos FC. pt. dead. https://archive.today/20120911122240/http://www.santosfc.com.br/noticias/conteudo.asp?id=23534. 11 September 2012.
  8. News: Pinzolo: Jonathan raggiunge l'Inter. 13 July 2011. 15 July 2011. FC Internazionale Milano. inter.it. ......in attesa della chiusura burocratica dell'operazione.. 16 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716064600/http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=53193&L=it. dead.
  9. News: Jonathan at Inter until 2015. 15 July 2011. 15 July 2011. FC Internazionale Milano. 18 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718082552/http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=36815&L=en. dead.
  10. News: Palermo 4-3 Inter: Masterful Miccoli condemns Gasperini's side to defeat. 11 September 2011. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  11. News: Trabzonspor strike late to stun Inter. 14 September 2011. 8 November 2014. UEFA.com.
  12. News: UFFICIALE: Parma, arriva Jonathan dall'Inter. 17 January 2012. 8 November 2014. TuttoMercatoWeb. it.
  13. News: Catania 1-1 Parma – Statistics. 17 January 2012. 8 November 2014. TuttoMercatoWeb. it.
  14. News: ILS 0-3 INTER: FOOTBALL, GOALS, WHAT A SHOW!. 24 May 2012. 8 November 2014. inter.it. 8 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108161914/http://www.inter.it/en/news/40050. dead.
  15. News: INDONESIA 2-4 INTER: GOALS FROM COUTINHO AND PAZZINI. 26 May 2012. 8 November 2014. inter.it. 8 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108160911/http://www.inter.it/en/news/40080. dead.
  16. Web site: UEFA Europa League 2012-2013: La lista dell'Inter . 2 August 2012 . inter.it . 26 March 2014 . 8 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141108222344/http://www.inter.it/it/news/58853 . dead .
  17. News: Inter 2-3 Roma (Agg 3-5): Destro double helps set up Coppa final against city rivals Lazio. 17 April 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  18. News: Inter 1-0 Parma: Rocchi relieves pressure on Stramaccioni's strugglers. 21 April 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  19. News: Inter vs Parma 1-0 Highlights 2013 Tommaso Rocchi goal Video. 21 April 2013. 8 November 2014. Soccer Blogger.
  20. News: FC Internazionale club statement . 24 May 2013 . 24 May 2013 . 7 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114237/http://www.inter.it/en/news/42915 . dead.
  21. News: Stramaccioni out, Mazzarri in at Inter . 24 May 2013 . 24 May 2013.
  22. News: COPPA ITALIA, INTER 4-0 CITTADELLA. 18 August 2013. 8 November 2014. inter.it. 17 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017144942/http://www.inter.it/en/news/43472. dead.
  23. News: Internazionale vs. Cittadella 4–0. 18 August 2013. 8 November 2014. Soccerway.
  24. News: Inter 2-0 Genoa: Nagatomo & Palacio net Nerazzurri opening-round win. 25 August 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  25. News: Catania 0-3 Inter: Nerazzurri maintain perfect start. 1 September 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  26. News: Inter 2-1 Fiorentina: Jonathan sends Mazzarri's men second. 26 September 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  27. News: Giornata 5 Serie A 2013-2014, INTER vs FIORENTINA 2-1. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/Rk6NVDfmQOs . 18 December 2021 . live. 26 September 2013. 8 November 2014. YouTube.com.
  28. News: Inter 4-2 Verona: Nerazzurri return to winning ways. 26 October 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  29. News: Bologna 1-1 Inter: Nerazzurri held by resolute Rossoblu. 24 November 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  30. News: Inter 3-3 Parma: Sansone rescues point in Giuseppe Meazza thriller. 8 December 2013. 8 November 2014. Goal.com.
  31. News: Internazionale vs. Parma 3–3. 8 December 2013. 8 November 2014. Soccerway.com.
  32. Web site: Fluminense acerta com lateral-direito Jonathan, ex-Internazionale. Fluminense sign right-back Jonathan, formerly of Internazionale. Globo Esporte. pt-BR. 14 September 2015. 24 March 2019.
  33. Web site: Lateral Jonathan deixa o Fluminense e acerta com Atlético-PR para a Libertadores. Full back Jonathan leaves Fluminense and signs with Atlético-PR for the Libertadores. O Estado de S. Paulo. pt-BR. 22 December 2016. 24 March 2019.
  34. News: FIFA U–17 World Championship Finland 2003 - Brazil 1:0 (1:0) Spain - Overview . 30 August 2003. 8 November 2014. FIFA.com.
  35. Web site: Temporada 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20130906030010/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=190. 2004 season. Cruzeiro EC. pt-BR. 6 September 2013. 29 April 2019.
  36. Web site: Temporada 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20130906033911/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=191. 2005 season. Cruzeiro EC. pt-BR. 6 September 2013. 29 April 2019.
  37. Web site: Temporada 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140625/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=192. 2006 season. Cruzeiro EC. pt-BR. 12 June 2018. 29 April 2019.
  38. Web site: Temporada 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141134/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=193. 2007 season. Cruzeiro EC. pt-BR. 12 June 2018. 29 April 2019.
  39. Web site: Temporada 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20130906021933/http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=194. 2008 season. Cruzeiro EC. pt-BR. 6 September 2013. 29 April 2019.
  40. Web site: Hexacampeão, Flamengo recebe troféu de campeão nacional . 9 December 2009 . 8 December 2009 . Globo Esporte . pt.