Jonathan Diego Menéndez (born 5 March 1994), commonly known as Jony, is an Argentine professional

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who plays as a winger for

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club A.E. Kifisia.

Career

Born in

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, Jony started his career with hometown's Chacarita Juniors, and made his debut as a professional on 5 June 2011, starting in a 0–0 draw at Boca Unidos in the Primera B Nacional. He appeared in two further matches during the campaign, as his side finished in a comfortable mid-table position. On 1 February 2012, Jony moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining

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. However, due to bureaucratic problems, he only played for the ''Juvenil'' squad. Jony was promoted to the

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ns' reserve squad in the 2012 summer, becoming a starter afterwards. Jony was acquired by

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club

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on 29 May 2021. He reportedly signed a three-year contract with the Utah team. On 12 July 2022, Jony was loaned to Vélez Sarsfield for the remainder of 2022. On 6 February 2023, Jony was recalled from his loan to Velez and loaned to Newell's Old Boys for the 2023 season.

Personal life

Jonathan is the twin brother of fellow footballer

Nahuel Menéndez Nahuel Raúl Menéndez (born 5 March 1994) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Alvarado. Career Menéndez spent time in the system of Chacarita Juniors, prior to departing in 2012 to join Sevilla of La Liga. ...

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