SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

JONATAN MAIDANA
JONATAN MAIDANA
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Number
#5
Nationality
Argentina
Team
TOLUCA (Mexico)
Coach
CARLOS MORALES
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 1 5 5 3 2 1 21 3.5 £600k

Jonatan Maidana

  • Full name: Jonatan Ramón Maidana
  • Date of birth: October 29, 1985
  • Place of birth: Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Position: Centre-back (defender)

Club career (highlights)

  • River Plate — Maidana is best known for his long association with Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina, where he established himself as a key central defender across multiple spells and won domestic and international titles (including Argentine Primera División championships and the Copa Libertadores).
  • FC Metalist Kharkiv (Ukraine) — He had a stint in Europe early in his career.
  • Club Atlético Banfield — Early career loan/transfer periods in Argentina.
  • Club Toluca (Deportivo Toluca F.C.) — Maidana also had a period in Mexico with Toluca, bringing experience and defensive stability during his time there.

International career

  • Made appearances for the Argentina national team, including call-ups for friendly matches and squads in the mid-2010s. He did not become a long-term regular starter for Argentina but earned caps thanks to his club form.

Style of play

  • Known as a physical, no-nonsense centre-back: strong in aerial duels, aggressive in marking and tackling, and experienced in organizing the back line.

Notable achievements

  • Multiple domestic titles with River Plate.
  • Part of River Plate squads that won major continental trophies, including the Copa Libertadores.

Current status

As of the latest widely available information, Maidana continued his professional career after his spell with Toluca, most prominently returning to and concluding significant parts of his career at River Plate. For the most up-to-date club and retirement status, official club announcements or recent squad lists should be consulted.