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.