Jonantan Villal facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonantan Villal Ozuna | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.63 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Atlético San Luis | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2022 | Atlanta United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2021–2023 | Atlanta United 2 | 38 | (1) |
| 2024– | Atlético San Luis | 11 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2022 | Mexico U18 | 9 | (0) |
| 2024– | Mexico U20 | 3 | (2) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Jonantan Villal Ozuna, born on January 6, 2005, is a professional football (soccer) player. He plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis in Mexico. Even though he was born in the United States, he plays for Mexico's national youth teams.
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Jonantan Villal's Football Journey
Starting with Atlanta United
Jonantan Villal began his football journey with the Atlanta United academy. He joined their youth program when it first started in 2016. This is where he learned many of his skills.
In 2021, while still part of the academy, Jonantan started playing for Atlanta United 2. This team is like a stepping stone for young players to get ready for professional football. He played in the USL Championship league.
Becoming a Pro Player
On January 7, 2022, Jonantan took a big step in his career. He signed his first full professional contract with Atlanta United 2. This meant he was officially a professional footballer.
Moving to Atlético San Luis
After playing for Atlanta United 2 for a few years, Jonantan made another important move. On December 28, 2023, he transferred to Atlético San Luis. This team plays in Liga MX, which is the top football league in Mexico.
Playing for His Country
Jonantan Villal has also had the chance to represent Mexico on the international stage.
Mexico Youth Teams
In 2022, he played for the Mexico U18 team. He played in 9 matches for them.
Later, in 2024, he joined the Mexico U20 squad. He has played in 3 games for this team and even scored 2 goals!
Winning a Championship
Jonantan was part of the Mexico U20 team that won the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. This is a big tournament for youth teams in North and Central America, and winning it was a great achievement.
See also
In Spanish: Jonantán Villal para niños
