Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jonathan dos Santos

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 1, 2025

Discover the career path of Jonathan dos Santos, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jonathan dos Santos is a Mexican professional footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Club América in Liga MX. Dos Santos' career includes playing for clubs such as Barcelona, Villarreal, and LA Galaxy before returning to Mexico. He is also a member of the Mexico national team. He is known for his passing, tackling, and tactical awareness in the midfield position. He is the brother of Giovani dos Santos, who is also a professional football player.

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August 2009: Called up for first official game with first team

In August 2009, Jonathan dos Santos was called up for his first official game with FC Barcelona's first team in the Supercopa de España against Athletic Bilbao. Although he was ruled out and watched the game as a spectator.

September 2009: Debut with Barcelona B

On September 5, 2009, Jonathan dos Santos debuted with Barcelona B against Mallorca B, with the match ending in a 1–1 draw.

October 2009: Debut for Barcelona

On October 28, 2009, Jonathan dos Santos made his debut for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute for Seydou Keita in the 80th minute in a Copa del Rey match against Cultural Leonesa, which Barcelona won 2–0.

November 2009: Champions League debut for Barcelona

On November 24, 2009, Jonathan dos Santos made his Champions League debut for Barcelona against Internazionale in a 2–0 win at the Camp Nou, replacing Andrés Iniesta in the 92nd minute.

December 2009: Called up to Barcelona first team

On December 29, 2009, Jonathan dos Santos was one of four Barça B players called up to the Barcelona first team by Pep Guardiola due to player breaks.

January 2010: La Liga debut

On January 2, 2010, Jonathan dos Santos made his La Liga debut, starting against Villarreal CF before being substituted by Iniesta in the 60th minute.

July 2011: Goal Scored in Audi Cup

On July 26, 2011, Jonathan dos Santos started and scored a goal in the 2–2 draw against Sport Club Internacional in the 2011 Audi Cup. He also scored in the penalty shootout, helping Barcelona advance to the final and win against FC Bayern Munich 2–0.

November 2011: Contract Extension with Barcelona

On November 24, 2011, Jonathan dos Santos signed a contract extension with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2015.

April 2013: Substitute appearance against RCD Mallorca

On April 6, 2013, Jonathan dos Santos came on as a substitute for Andrés Iniesta in the 50th minute against RCD Mallorca, facing his brother Giovani dos Santos.

March 2019: First Senior International Goal

On March 26, 2019, Jonathan dos Santos scored his first senior international goal, opening the scoring in a 4–2 friendly win over Paraguay.

June 2019: Named in Mexico's Gold Cup Squad

In June 2019, Jonathan dos Santos was named in Mexico's 23-man squad for the 2019 Gold Cup.

July 2019: Winning Goal in 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

On July 7, 2019, Jonathan dos Santos scored a volley in the 73rd minute, securing a 1–0 victory for Mexico against the United States in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.