Jonathan Jimenez (born 17 December 1997) is a Trinidadian footballer who plays for Florida Premier FC in the United Premier Soccer League and for the Tampa Bay Strikers in the National Indoor Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tampa Bay Strikers | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Seton Hall Pirates | 29 | (4) |
| 2018–2019 | Pacific Tigers | 21 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Lakeland Tropics | 12 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Portland Timbers U23s | 14 | (0) |
| 2020 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 9 | (1) |
| 2022– | Florida Premier | 25 | |
| 2023– | Tampa Bay Strikers (indoor) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Trinidad & Tobago | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 January 2021 | |||
Career edit
Youth and college edit
Jimenez played two years of college soccer at Seton Hall University between 2016 and 2017,[1] before transferring to the University of the Pacific in California in 2018.[2] At Seton Hall Jimenez played 29 games, scoring 4 goals and tallying 9 assists. At Pacific, Jimenez made 21 appearances, scored 8 goals and tallied 5 assists.[3]
While at college, Jimenez appeared for USL League Two sides Lakeland Tropics in 2017,[4] and Portland Timbers U23s during their 2018[5] and 2019 seasons.[6]
Professional edit
On 9 January 2020, Jimenez was selected 26th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire.[7] However, he did not sign with the club.
On 9 July 2020, Jimenez joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[8] He made his debut on 19 July 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw with San Antonio FC.[9] Rio Grande Valley opted to decline Jimenez's contract option following their 2020 season.[10]
International career edit
Jimenez was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team for their friendly game on 31 January 2021 against the United States.[11]
Personal life edit
His parents are from Trinidad and Costa Rica.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Jonathan Jimenez – Men's Soccer". Seton Hall University Athletics.
- ^ "Jonathan Jimenez – 2018 – Men's Soccer". University of the Pacific.
- ^ "Jonathan Jimenez | MLSsoccer.com".
- ^ "Lakeland Tropics – 2017 Regular Season – Roster – #8 – Jonathan Jimenez -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Portland Timbers U23 – 2018 Regular Season – Roster – # – Jonathan Jimenez -". www.timbersu23.com.
- ^ "Portland Timbers U23 – 2019 Regular Season – Roster – #99 – Jonathan Jimenez – F". www.timbersu23.com.
- ^ "Chicago Fire FC Acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, Selects Defender/Midfielder Jonathan Jimenez in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Chicago Fire FC".
- ^ Communications, Toros (9 July 2020). "RGV FC SIGN THREE PLAYERS PRIOR TO USL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- ^ "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. San Antonio FC - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ Communications, Toros (9 December 2020). "Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Announce Roster Moves". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- ^ Reporter, WIC News (29 January 2021). "24-man squad named to play for Trinidad and Tobago against US".
- ^ Regan, Adam. "'I'm ready to grind with the pros': Cape Coral High product Jonathan Jimenez drafted by MLS' Chicago Fire". The News-Press.
External links edit
- Jonathan Jimenez at Soccerway
- Jonathan Jimenez – Men's Soccer Seton Hall bio
- Jonathan Jimenez – 2018 – Men's Soccer Pacific bio
- Jonathan Jimenez at Major League Soccer
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