Martín Bonjour (born 4 September 1985) is an Argentine former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Bonjour began his career in Argentina with Olimpo and made his debut in the first division during the 2003 season. He was sent on loan to

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for the duration of the 2004 season. He moved to Uruguay in 2005 and joined

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, appearing in 34 matches for Rentistas and scoring three goals. During the 2006 season he was sent on loan to

Lech Poznań Kolejowy Klub Sportowy Lech Poznań S.A., commonly referred to as KKS Lech Poznań or simply Lech Poznań (), is a Polish professional football club based in Poznań and currently competing in the Ekstraklasa, the nation's highest division. ...

in Poland. At the conclusion of his contract with Rentistas, Bonjour joined Universidad César Vallejo in Peru. He enjoyed a solid season with César Vallejo before returning to Uruguay in 2009. This time the Argentine defender signed with Uruguayan Primera División side

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. While with Rampla Juniors Bonjour scored five goals in 52 appearances for the Montevideo club. During the Clausura portion of the 2010–11 season Bonjour was sent on loan to rivals Liverpool de Montevideo, where he scored one goal in 10 appearances. On 6 January 2012, Bonjour was signed by

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. He made his debut for the team on 3 March 2012 against the Montreal Impact. Bonjour was a starter on the team alongside Jay DeMerit, but lost his starting role to newcomer Andy O'Brien. Bonjour was waived by Vancouver Whitecaps on 25 January 2013. On 4 January 2019, Bonjour joined Liga Nacional side

Club Deportivo Olimpia Club Deportivo Olimpia is a professional association football in Honduras, Honduran football club based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Francisco Morazán. The club is the nation's most successful team both ...

in Honduras.Bienvenido Martín Bonjour
clubolimpia.com, 4 January 2019

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