Jonathan Osorio Facts for Kids

Jonathan Osorio (born June 12, 1992) is a Canadian professional soccer player. He plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC, where he is also the team captain. He also plays for the Canada national soccer team.

Osorio holds the record for the most games played for Toronto FC. He also played in three matches for Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Jonathan Osorio

Osorio with Canada in 2017

Personal information

Full name

Jonathan Osorio

Date of birth

June 12, 1992 (age 33)

Place of birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Position(s)

Midfielder

Team information

Current team

Toronto FC

Number

Youth career

2002–2007

Brampton Youth SC

2008–2010

Clarkson Sheridan SC

2010–2012

Nacional

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps

(Gls)

2012

SC Toronto

(11)

2013–

Toronto FC

317

(50)

International career^‡

2011

Canada U20

(0)

2013–

Canada

(9)

Medal record

Men's soccer

Representing Canada
CONCACAF Nations League
Runner-up	2023

*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 26, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 10, 2025

Early Life and Youth Career
Club Soccer Career
- Starting with SC Toronto
- Playing for Toronto FC
International Career
Personal Life
Career Statistics
- Club Appearances and Goals
- International Appearances and Goals
Awards and Achievements
See also

Early Life and Youth Career

Jonathan Osorio started playing soccer when he was 10 years old. He joined the Brampton Youth Soccer club. At 15, he moved to Clarkson Sheridan SC. He also finished high school at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School.

In 2010, Osorio went to Uruguay to play for Nacional's youth academy. There, he played alongside Lucas Cavallini. Cavallini later became his teammate on the Canadian national team.

Club Soccer Career

Starting with SC Toronto

Osorio receives 2012 Canadian Soccer League Rookie of the Year award

Osorio began his professional career with SC Toronto in 2012. This team played in the Canadian Soccer League. He had a great first season, scoring many goals. He was the club's second-highest goal scorer.

His team finished third in the league, which earned them a spot in the playoffs. They lost their playoff game against the Serbian White Eagles FC. Because of his strong first year, Osorio was named the CSL Rookie of the Year.

Playing for Toronto FC

Jonathan Osorio joined Toronto FC's main team in 2013. He had been training with their youth academy since 2012. He impressed the coach, Ryan Nelsen, during preseason training. This led to him getting a contract with the first team.

He played his first game for Toronto FC on March 9, 2013. He scored his first goal on March 30, 2013, against the Los Angeles Galaxy. His second goal came on April 27 against the New York Red Bulls. This goal was even named the MLS Goal of the Week. After the 2013 season, Osorio trained with teams in England and Germany.

In the 2017 season, Osorio played less often at the start. This was because another player, Víctor Vázquez, joined the team. However, Osorio started in important playoff games. He played in the 2017 MLS Cup final, which Toronto FC won 2-0 against Seattle Sounders FC.

Osorio had a very strong start to the 2018 season. Teams from Europe and Mexico showed interest in him. He won the Golden Boot award in the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League. He scored 4 goals in that tournament.

In the 2018 Canadian Championship final, Osorio scored a goal in the first game. In the second game, he helped set up a goal. This was his 200th game for Toronto FC. Toronto FC won the championship, and Osorio was named the most valuable player. He signed a new contract with Toronto FC in August 2018. This made him one of the highest-paid Canadian soccer players.

On November 10, 2019, Osorio played in the 2019 MLS Cup Final. Toronto FC lost 3-1 to Seattle Sounders. In April 2022, Osorio played his 300th game for Toronto FC. He was the first player to reach this milestone for the club.

His contract with Toronto FC ended after the 2022 season. However, in December 2022, Toronto FC announced that Osorio had signed a new three-year contract. This contract also included an option for 2026. In March 2023, it was shared that his new contract made him a "Designated Player." This means his salary does not count fully against the team's salary cap. Before the 2024 season, he was named the club captain.

International Career

Osorio (far right) playing for Canada against Belgium at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Osorio first played for the Canada U20 team in 2011. He was 18 years old at the time. He played for them in the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

On May 23, 2013, Osorio was called up to the senior Canadian national team. He made his first appearance for the senior team on May 28, 2013. He played as a substitute in a game against Costa Rica. He also played for Canada in the 2013 and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cups.

Osorio scored his first goal for Canada on January 22, 2017, in a friendly game against Bermuda. He was also part of Canada's Gold Cup teams in 2017, 2019, and 2021.

On October 7, 2021, Osorio scored an important goal against Mexico. This was during a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. It was the first goal Canada had scored against Mexico at Estadio Azteca since 1980. In November 2022, Osorio was chosen for Canada's team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He played in all three of Canada's games at the tournament.

In June 2023, Osorio was part of Canada's team for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. He was also called up for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In June 2024, Osorio was named to Canada's team for the Copa América tournament.

Personal Life

Jonathan Osorio's parents are from Colombia. His father is from Cali, and his mother was born in Medellín. Jonathan has two younger brothers, Anthony and Nicholas. Both of his brothers have also played soccer for Toronto FC II in the past.

Career Statistics

Club Appearances and Goals

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League		Playoffs		Canadian Championship		Continental		Total
Club	Season	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC	2013	28	5	—		2	0	—		30	5
	2014	27	3	—		2	0	—		29	3
	2015	29	1	1	0	2	0	—		32	1
	2016	30	2	6	2	4	2	—		40	6
	2017	27	2	5	0	4	0	—		36	2
	2018	30	10	—		4	3	8	4	42	17
	2019	24	5	4	2	4	0	2	0	34	7
	2020	17	1	1	0	—		—		18	1
	2021	24	4	—		3	1	2	1	29	6
	2022	23	9	—		3	1	—		26	10
	2023	21	4	—		0	0	—		21	4
	2024	22	2	—		4	1	—		26	3
	2025	15	2	0	0	1	0	—		16	2
Career total			317	50	17	4	33	8	12	5	380	67

International Appearances and Goals

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Canada	2013	8	0
	2014	1	0
	2015	4	0
	2016	3	0
	2017	3	2
	2018	3	1
	2019	9	1
	2020	3	1
	2021	15	2
	2022	11	0
	2023	11	2
	2024	11	0
	2025	3	0
Total		85	9

Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Jonathan Osorio
No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	January 22, 2017	Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda	16	Bermuda	1–1	4–2	Friendly
2.	September 2, 2017	BMO Field, Toronto, Canada	18	Jamaica	2–0	2–0	Friendly
3.	September 9, 2018	IMG Academy, Bradenton, United States	21	U.S. Virgin Islands	1–0	8–0	2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
4.	September 7, 2019	BMO Field, Toronto, Canada	28	Cuba	4–0	6–0	2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League A
5.	January 7, 2020	Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, United States	32	Barbados	3–1	4–1	Friendly
6.	July 11, 2021	Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, United States	38	Martinique	2–1	4–1	2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
7.	October 7, 2021	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico	45	Mexico	1–1	1–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
8.	March 28, 2023	BMO Field, Toronto, Canada	62	Honduras	4–1	4–1	2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League A
9.	July 4, 2023	Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, United States	67	Cuba	2–0	4–2	2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup