SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

JONATHAN MAIDANA
JONATHAN MAIDANA
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Number
#4
Nationality
Argentina
Team
RIVER PLATE (Argentina)
Coach
MARCELO GALLARDO
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 1 6 7 1 2 1 25 2.5 £1M

Name: Jonathan David Maidana

Basic information:

  • Full name: Jonathan David Maidana
  • Date of birth: August 29, 1985
  • Place of birth: Adrogué, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Position: Centre-back (central defender)
  • Height: Approximately 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights):

  • Youth club: Los Andes (initial youth), then moved to → Club Atlético Los Andes before turning professional.
  • Los Andes: Early professional appearances at the lower-division Argentine side.
  • Banfield: Jonathan Maidana played for Club Atlético Banfield, where he developed and gained recognition.
  • River Plate (two main spells): Maidana joined River Plate in 2009 and became an important starter in defense. He left for a period (played abroad) and then returned to River Plate in 2012, where he was a key member of the squad through several successful seasons.
  • Atlético Madrid: He had a stint with Atlético Madrid (Spain) early in his career, though it was limited in first-team appearances.
  • Metalist Kharkiv: Maidana had a spell in Ukraine with Metalist Kharkiv.
  • Later career: After his main River Plate years, Maidana later played for clubs such as Toluca (Mexico) and other Argentine sides as his career progressed.

Major honors with River Plate (selected):

  • Argentine Primera División titles (with River across different seasons)
  • Copa Libertadores (2015) — key member of the squad that won South America's premier club competition
  • Copa Sudamericana (2014)
  • Recopa Sudamericana (2015, 2016)
  • Suruga Bank Championship (2015)
  • Multiple domestic cups and supercups with River Plate during his tenure

International career:

  • Represented Argentina at youth levels (including the U-20 team).
  • Made appearances for the senior Argentina national team in friendlies and call-ups, though he was not a regular starter for La Albiceleste compared with some contemporaries.

Playing style:

  • Strong, experienced central defender known for solid marking, aerial ability and leadership at the back.
  • Good positional sense, calm under pressure and useful in organizing the defensive line.
  • Contributed occasional goals from set pieces.

Notable facts:

  • Maidana became a fan favorite at River Plate for his consistent defensive performances in domestic and international competitions.
  • He formed important defensive partnerships at River and played under several high-profile managers during the club's successful mid-2010s period.

Status (as of last known updates): Veteran professional who continued his playing career after his peak years at River Plate; exact current club and retirement status should be checked against the latest sources for the most up-to-date information.