{{short description|Argentine-Australian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jonatan Germano | image = | full_name = Jonatan Miguel Germano | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|5|31}} | birth_place = San Nicolás, Argentina | height = 1.70 m | position = Midfielder, defender | currentclub = Avondale FC (head coach) | youthyears1 = 2005–2007 | youthclubs1 = Estudiantes | years1 = 2007–2011 | clubs1 = Estudiantes | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2009 | clubs2 = → HNK Rijeka (loan) | caps2 = 4 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2010–2011 | clubs3 = → Sportivo Luqueño (loan) | caps3 = 14 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2011–2015 | clubs4 = Melbourne City<ref>the team was known as Melbourne Heart prior to 2014</ref> | caps4 = 56 | goals4 = 7 | years5 = 2016–2022 | clubs5 = Avondale FC | caps5 = 100 | goals5 = 32 | years6 = 2022 | clubs6 = Preston Lions | caps6 = 5 | goals6 = 0 | manageryears1 = 2025– | managerclubs1 = Avondale FC }}
'''Jonatan Miguel Germano''' (born 31 May 1988) is an Argentine-Australian football coach and former player who is head coach for Avondale FC.
==Early life== Germano was born in San Nicolás. His odyssey into football began when he joined the Estudiantes youth team.<ref name="futbolpunto">{{cite web|url=http://www.futbolpunto.com/jugadores/Jonathan-Miguel-Germano|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314060625/http://www.futbolpunto.com/jugadores/Jonathan-Miguel-Germano |archive-date=14 March 2012 |url-status=dead|title=Jonathan Miguel Germano | fútbol punto|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> He signed a professional contract in 2007.
==Career==
===Estudiantes (2007–2011)=== Germano made his debut for Estudiantes on 9 September 2007 against Racing Club in the Primera División. He came on as a substitute for Juan Manuel Salgueiro in the 66th minute, Estudiantes won the match 2–1. He was released from the club after the 2010–11 season.
====Loan to HNK Rijeka==== In 2009 Germano wen't on a season long loan to Croatian club HNK Rijeka. He was unable to cement a place in the first team. He was used sparingly, featuring just four times in the 2009–10 Prva HNL season.<ref name="futbol-talentos">{{cite web|url=http://www.futbol-talentos.es/Jonathan_Miguel_Germano-3_7-20672-3.html|title=Jonatan Miguel Germano (Jonathan Germano) Melbourne City FC Medio campo,Right midfielder Listado d|publisher=futbol-talentos.es|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref>
====Loan to Sportivo Luqueño==== Germano was loaned to Primera División Paraguaya club Sportivo Luqueño for the Torneo Apertura of the 2010 season. He featured in 14 games for the club, playing in a variety of positions.<ref name="bdfa">{{cite web|url=http://www.bdfa.com.ar/jugadores-JONATHAN-MIGUEL-GERMANO-59348.html|title=Ficha Estadistica de JONATHAN GERMANO -jonathan miguel germano- (perfil, ficha, profile, stats)|author=BDFA|publisher=bdfa.com.ar|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref>
===Melbourne Heart and Melbourne City=== In July 2011, Germano traveled to Australia for a one-month trial with A-League club Melbourne Heart, where he 'surprised' the team with his talent. He played in two trials for the club, playing a full 90 minutes in both games.<ref name="smh">{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/hearts-midfield-chase-20110803-1ibo9.html|title=Heart's midfield chase|date=3 August 2011|publisher=smh.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> At the end of July, he returned to his homeland after impressing coaches John van't Schip, Ante Milicic and John Aloisi.<ref name="smh"/>
Germano was offered a contract and awaited clearance on his visa application.<ref name="theage">{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/fred-wont-go-straight-into-the-heart-of-the-action-20110818-1j056.html|title=Fred won't go straight into the Heart of the action|date=18 August 2011|publisher=theage.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> His signing completed Melbourne Heart's squad for the 2011–12 season. He claimed the fifth and final 'Visa spot' for the club. On 5 September 2011, he officially signed with Melbourne Heart and was given the number 13.<ref>http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1071653/Argentine-snapped-up-by-Heart Argentine snapped up by Heart</ref>
On 18 November 2011, Germano scored his first official goal which sealed the win for the game. It was his sixth appearance for the club.<ref name="footballaustralia">{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/Gold-Coast-United-FC-v-Melbourne-Heart-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2117|title=Hyundai A-League Home | Hyundai A-League|publisher=footballaustralia.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> After heading in his second goal for the club, the opener in a 2–1 victory over the Brisbane Roar, Germano celebrated by pulling a Santa Claus hat from his shorts whilst celebrating in front of Roar fans. Later, referee Kris Griffiths-Jones booked Germano for the celebration.<ref name="theage2">{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/a-league/heart-inflict-more-aleague-pain-on-roar-20111209-1oo3e.html|title=Heart inflict more A-League pain on Roar|date=10 December 2011|publisher=theage.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref>
As of October 2014, Germano, along with his manager John van't Schip were the only members of Melbourne City who spoke Spanish. On 28 March 2015 Germano scored the winner against Brisbane Roar in the 4th minute all but ending Brisbane's title defence making it almost impossible for them to make the finals.<ref name="smh2">{{cite web|url=http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/villas-nofuss-aleague-arrival-20141006-3hdhi.html|title=Villa's no-fuss A-League arrival|date=6 October 2014|publisher=news.smh.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref>
Germano was released by Melbourne City at the end of the 2014–15 A-League season.
===Avondale FC=== In late 2015, it was confirmed that Germano, along with former Melbourne Victory player Spase Dilevski, would be joining National Premier Leagues Victoria side Avondale for the 2016 NPL Victoria season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/avondale-secure-massive-double-coup/|title=Avondale secure massive double coup – The Corner Flag|publisher=cornerflag.com.au|accessdate=30 November 2015|date=28 November 2015}}</ref> Germano said after leaving Melbourne City, he wanted another chance to play in the A-League but no clubs came, leading him to join Avondale FC.<ref name="Germano Australian">{{cite web|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/meet-the-isuzu-ute-a-league-players-who-became-australian-citizens/|title=Meet the Isuzu UTE A-League imports who became Australian citizens|date=26 January 2022|publisher=A-League Men Official Website}}</ref>
Germano had to sit out the first few rounds of the NPL season, waiting for his Australian Visa to come through. He made his debut in a 3–1 loss at Knights Stadium against reigning champions Bentleigh Greens on 11 March 2016. He then scored his first goal for the club, the fifth in a 5–1 win over South Springvale in Round 5 of the FFA Cup, after coming on as a late substitute.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Delmenico|first1=Jackson|title=Germano has his eyes on the A-League|url=http://www.mfootball.com.au/germano-has-his-eyes-on-the-a-league/|website=MFootball|accessdate=23 April 2016}}</ref> Germano scored both of Avondale's goals in a Round 13 2–2 draw with Richmond SC on 20 May 2016, hitting home a 92nd-minute goal to give his side a point from the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/round_info.cgi?action=MATCH&fixture=65923911&client=0-10178-151208-391979-20439433|title = FFV - NPL Match Centre}}</ref>
Germano became an Australian citizen as of 2017.<ref name="Germano Australian"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/10-frontrunners-for-npl-golden-boot/|title=The 10 frontrunners for the NPL Golden Boot|publisher=cornerflag.com.au|accessdate=19 April 2017|first1=Damir|last1=Kulas|date=19 April 2017}}</ref> He won the Dockerty cup in 2021 with Avondale Heights.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}
==Honours== '''Avondale FC''' * Dockerty Cup: 2021 * NPL runner-up: 2017–18
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==External links== * {{BDFA|JONATHAN-MIGUEL-GERMANO-59348}} * {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314060625/http://www.futbolpunto.com/jugadores/Jonathan-Miguel-Germano |date=dmy |title=Profile at Futbol Punto }}
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