BIOGRAPHY

Jonathas Cristian de Jesus has played in various top-notch football leagues in many countries including Brazil, Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Germany. He started his professional career with Brazilian club Cruzeiro in 2006 after playing for their youth team. He also represented Ipatinga and Villa Nova on loan in Brazil before signing for Dutch club AZ in 2009. The experienced striker has played in the Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga in Europe and represented clubs like Pescara, Torino, Elche, Real Sociedad, Hannover 96 among others and has more than 100 career goals to his name. Before joining Odisha FC ahead of the 2021-22 Hero ISL, he was with UAE Pro League club Sharjah FC and played for Hatta Club on loan in 2021. Jonathas also donned the Brazil U-19 colours during Sendai Cup in 2008.