Jonathan Jimenez (soccer)

Jonathan Jimenez (born 17 December 1997) is a Trinidadian footballer.

Jonathan Jimenez
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-12-17) 17 December 1997
Place of birth Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
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)
National team‡
2021– Trinidad & Tobago 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 October 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 January 2021

Career

Youth and college

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

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

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

His parents are from Trinidad and Costa Rica.[12]

References
  1. "Jonathan Jimenez – Men's Soccer". Seton Hall University Athletics.
  2. "Jonathan Jimenez – 2018 – Men's Soccer". University of the Pacific.
  3. "Jonathan Jimenez | MLSsoccer.com".
  4. "Lakeland Tropics – 2017 Regular Season – Roster – #8 – Jonathan Jimenez -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Portland Timbers U23 – 2018 Regular Season – Roster – # – Jonathan Jimenez -". www.timbersu23.com.
  6. "Portland Timbers U23 – 2019 Regular Season – Roster – #99 – Jonathan Jimenez – F". www.timbersu23.com.
  7. "Chicago Fire FC Acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, Selects Defender/Midfielder Jonathan Jimenez in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Chicago Fire FC".
  8. Communications, Toros (9 July 2020). "RGV FC SIGN THREE PLAYERS PRIOR TO USL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF". Rio Grande Valley FC.
  9. "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. San Antonio FC - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  10. Communications, Toros (9 December 2020). "Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Announce Roster Moves". Rio Grande Valley FC.
  11. Reporter, WIC News (29 January 2021). "24-man squad named to play for Trinidad and Tobago against US".
  12. Regan, Adam. "'I'm ready to grind with the pros': Cape Coral High product Jonathan Jimenez drafted by MLS' Chicago Fire". The News-Press.


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