| Fullname | Jonathan Alonzo Esparza |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 9, 1999 (age 27) |
| Birth place | Chula Vista, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Position | Defender |
| Years 1 | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs 1 | Tijuana |
| Caps 1 | 0 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs 2 | → Oaxaca (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 5 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2019 |
| Clubs 3 | → Celaya (loan) |
| Caps 3 | 1 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2020 |
| Clubs 4 | Irapuato |
| Caps 4 | 0 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 2021 |
| Clubs 5 | Chattanooga Red Wolves |
| Caps 5 | 25 |
| Goals 5 | 0 |
| Years 6 | 2022 |
| Clubs 6 | Valour FC |
| Caps 6 | 1 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2017 |
| Nationalteam 1 | United States U18 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 5 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 0 |
| Club-update | October 12, 2022 |
Jonathan Alonzo Esparza (born July 9, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.
Club career
In 2018, he joined Liga MX club Tijuana.[1][2] He was loaned to Ascenso MX club Oaxaca for the 2018–19 season.[3] He made his debut in a Copa MX match on July 24 against Monarcas Morelia.[4] He made his league debut on August 25 against Cafetaleros de Chiapas.[4] In 2019, he was loaned to Celaya FC also in the Ascenso MX.[3]
In 2020, he joined Mexican third division side Irapuato.[5][6]
On January 21, 2021, he returned to the United States, signing with the Chattanooga Red Wolves of USL League One.[7]
Exactly one year later, on January 21, 2022, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[8]
International career
He represented the United States U18 at the 2017 Slovakia Cup.[3]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tijuana | 2018–19 | Liga MX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oaxaca (loan) | 2018–19 | Ascenso MX | 5 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
- Notes
References
- ^ "10 Young Players To Watch In 2021". USL League One. April 20, 2021.
- ^ Norval, Edd (August 21, 2019). "Inside Tijuana's Xolos, the unique club bridgng the US-Mexico divide and bringing hope to a troubled city". These Football Times
- ^ "Valour FC sign American defender Jonathan Esparza". Canadian Premier League. January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Jonathan Esparza Debutó Con Alebrijes de Oaxaca" [Jonathan Esparza Debuted With Alebrijes from Oaxaca] (in Spanish). Liga BBVA. August 25, 2018.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 21, 2022). "Valour FC Recruits American Defender Jonathan Esparza". Northern Tribune
- ^ Cetina, Rubí (August 15, 2020). "De 350 aspirantes solo 24 estan cumpliendo su sueno de ser futbolistas profesionales" [Of 350 applicants, only 24 are fulfilling their dream of being professional soccer players] (in Spanish). Notus
- ^ "Chattanooga Adds Defender Jonathan Esparza". USL League One. January 21, 2021.
- ^ Tait, Ed (January 21, 2022). ""I wanted to take my journey to a new team and a new league." - Esparza joins the squad for 2022". Valour FC
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