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Jonathan Calleri
Calleri playing for Argentina Olympic at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Calleri[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 São Paulo
Number 9
Youth career
All Boys
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 All Boys 28 (5)
2014–2015 Boca Juniors 41 (16)
2016–2022 Deportivo Maldonado 0 (0)
2016 → São Paulo (loan) 19 (7)
2016–2017 → West Ham United (loan) 16 (1)
2017–2018 → Las Palmas (loan) 37 (9)
2018–2019 → Alavés (loan) 34 (9)
2019–2020 → Espanyol (loan) 27 (1)
2020–2021 → Osasuna (loan) 25 (5)
2021–2022 → São Paulo (loan) 49 (23)
2022– São Paulo 48 (20)
International career‡
2016 Argentina Olympic 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 August 2016

Jonathan Calleri (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɟʝonataŋ kaˈleɾi];[A] Italian: [kalˈlɛːri, ˈkalleri];[3] born 23 September 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brazilian club São Paulo.[4]

Calleri started his career at All Boys and played for Boca Juniors for one season before signing for Deportivo Maldonado. A series of loans have since ensued, firstly to Brasileirão club São Paulo, then to Europe with West Ham United of the Premier League, and La Liga clubs Las Palmas, Alavés, Espanyol and Osasuna. After this period of loans to European clubs, he returned to South America, rejoining São Paulo, where he won the 2023 Copa do Brasil.

Club career

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All Boys

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On 14 August 2013, Calleri debuted for All Boys against Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of 2012–13 Copa Argentina.[5] He made his league debut on 7 September, against Argentinos Juniors, and played his first full game in his team's defeat against Godoy Cruz on 7 October.[6][7]

Boca Juniors

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In July 2014, Calleri signed for Boca Juniors, with coach Carlos Bianchi deciding to take-up the right that the club had with the player, a holding of 30% of the player' rights.[8][9]

On 27 July 2014, Calleri made his Boca debut in a 2–0 loss to Huracan.[10] In the league, his debut came on 18 August as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Belgrano, and a week later coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena started Calleri for the first time in a 3–0 loss to Atlético Rafaela.[11][12]

On 1 November 2015, Boca Juniors were crowned champions of the Argentine Primera División, in which Calleri scored 10 goals in 26 matches and achieved his first title as a professional player.[13] Three days later, Boca Juniors won the 2014–15 Copa Argentina.[14]

Deportivo Maldonado

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In January 2016, Calleri joined Uruguayan club Deportivo Maldonado. In an arrangement similar to a number of other players that have been registered to the club,[15] he was loaned to Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo FC in the same month.[16]

São Paulo (loan)

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On 3 February 2016, Calleri made his debut and scored his first goal for São Paulo as they drew 1–1 with Universidad César Vallejo in the 2016 edition of Copa Libertadores.[17]

On 13 July 2016, Calleri played his last match for São Paulo in a game they lost 1–2 against Atlético Nacional, in the Libertadores semifinals. He scored the only goal for São Paulo, in the 9th minute.[18] Calleri said that it was his last game for the club and that he had "spent very beautiful six months" playing for Brazilian side.[19] He ended the tournament as the top goalscorer, with 9 goals in 12 matches. That year, Calleri scored a total number of 16 goals in 31 matches played.[20]

West Ham United (loan)

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In August, West Ham United signed Calleri on a season-long loan.[21] He made his Premier League debut coming off the bench in the match against Bournemouth on 21 August 2016.[22] His only goal for the club came in the 94th minute in a 3–1 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on 21 January 2017.[23] His full Premier League debut finally came on 22 April 2017 in a 0–0 draw with Everton at the London Stadium.[24] He played 61 minutes before being replaced by Diafra Sakho.[25] After 19 appearances with one goal scored, Calleri's loan ended.[26]

Las Palmas (loan)

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On 11 July 2017, Calleri joined La Liga side UD Las Palmas on a one-year loan deal.[27] He made his debut for the club on 18 August, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Valencia CF,[28] and scored his first goal seven days later but in a 1–5 home loss against Atlético Madrid.[29]

Alavés (loan)

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On 22 August 2018, Calleri was loaned to fellow La Liga side Deportivo Alavés for one year.[30]

Espanyol (loan)

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On 26 August 2019, joined RCD Espanyol on a season-long loan deal.[31]

Calleri scored a hat-trick for Espanyol in a Europa League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 27 February 2020; Espanyol won the match 3–2 but lost the two-legged tie by a score of 6–3.[32][33]

Osasuna (loan)

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On 13 September 2020, Calleri joined another La Liga club, this time joining Osasuna on a season-long loan deal.[34]

São Paulo (second loan spell)

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On 30 August 2021, Calleri returned to South America after 5 years in Europe, rejoining São Paulo on a 16-month-long loan deal.[35][36]

São Paulo

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On 25 July 2022, São Paulo announced they have activated Calleri's buyout clause, and he signed a contract running until December 2025.

International career

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Due to his impressive performances with Boca Juniors and São Paulo, Calleri earned a call-up to the Argentina Olympic squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[37] On 29 July 2016, Calleri made his Argentina Olympic debut in a friendly against Mexico, which resulted in a 0–0 draw.[38]

Personal life

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Calleri is the nephew of Argentine former footballer Néstor Fabbri.[39]

Career statistics

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As of match played 24 August 2024[13]
Club Season League State league[a] National cup[b] League cup[c] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
All Boys 2012–13 Primera División 0 0 — 2 1 — — — 2 1
2013–14 28 5 — 0 0 — — — 28 5
Total 28 5 — 2 1 — — — 30 6
Boca Juniors 2014 Primera División 16 6 — — — 13[d] 3 — 29 9
2015 26 10 — 5 2 — 4[e] 3 — 35 15
Total 42 16 — 5 2 — 17 6 — 64 24
São Paulo (loan) 2016 Série A 5 3 14 4 0 0 — 12[e] 9 — 31 16
West Ham United (loan) 2016–17[40] Premier League 16 1 — 0 0 1 0 2[f] 0 — 19 1
Las Palmas (loan) 2017–18 La Liga 37 9 — 4 3 — — — 41 12
Alavés (loan) 2018–19 La Liga 34 9 — 2 0 — — — 36 9
Espanyol (loan) 2019–20 La Liga 27 1 — 1 1 — 6[f] 3 — 34 5
Osasuna (loan) 2020–21 La Liga 25 5 — 2 1 — — — 27 6
São Paulo (loan) 2021 Série A 16 5 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 16 5
2022 33 18 15 8 9 0 — 7[d] 1 — 64 27
São Paulo 2023 19 9 8 2 9 1 — 8[d] 2 — 44 14
2024 19 5 10 3 2 1 — 6[e] 4 1[g] 0 37 13
Total 87 37 33 13 20 2 — 21 7 1 0 162 59
Career total 301 86 47 17 34 10 1 0 58 25 1 0 444 136
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Paulista
  2. ^ Includes Copa Argentina, Copa del Rey, Copa do Brasil
  3. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  4. ^ a b c Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  6. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  7. ^ Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil

Honours

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Boca Juniors

São Paulo

Notes

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  1. ^ In isolation, Jonathan is pronounced [ˈɟʝonatan].

References

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  1. ^ "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Calleri". West Ham United F.C. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  3. ^ Luciano Canepari. "Calleri". DiPI Online (in Italian). Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  4. ^ "CALLERI, Jonathan". Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Jonathan Calleri » Copa Argentina 2012/2013". worldfootball.net. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Jonathan Calleri » Primera División 2013/2014 Torneo Inicial". worldfootball.net. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Godoy Cruz le ganó un duelo clave a All Boys". ESPN. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  8. ^ Robinson, Tom (11 August 2016). "Who is Jonathan Calleri? Profile of West Ham's new loan signing". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  9. ^ Benitez, Tamara (18 March 2014). ""El único regalo que me faltó fue la camiseta de Cavenaghi"". Olé (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Boca Juniors vs. Huracán - 27 July 2014". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Belgrano vs. Boca Juniors - 18 August 2014". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  12. ^ "Boca Juniors vs. Atlético Rafaela - 24 August 2014". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  13. ^ a b Jonathan Calleri at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  14. ^ Kelly, Sam (5 November 2015). "Carlos Tevez the leader behind Boca Juniors' double". ESPN. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  15. ^ Aarons, Ed (10 October 2016). "Welcome to Deportivo Maldonado, where the big names never actually play". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Calleri na área!" [Calleri in the area] (in Portuguese). São Paulo FC. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  17. ^ Univ. César Vallejo x São Paulo - Taça Libertadores 2016 - globoesporte.com
  18. ^ "Atlético Nacional 2 - 1 São Paulo" (in Portuguese). Esportes.terra.com. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  19. ^ Calleri diz que fez último jogo pelo São Paulo e não enfrenta o Corinthians- ESPN.com
  20. ^ "'Homem gol': relembre a primeira passagem de Calleri no São Paulo" (in Portuguese). lance.com.br. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Calleri completes Hammers loan move". West Ham United F.C. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  22. ^ "West Ham United 1–0 Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  23. ^ "Carroll at the double in Teesside win | West Ham United".
  24. ^ Stadium, Paul MacInnes at the London (22 April 2017). "West Ham frustrate Everton's hopes of a top-four finish in incident-free draw". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  25. ^ "West Ham United 0-0 Everton". BBC Sport. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  26. ^ Calleri é dispensado pelo West Ham e são-paulinos já clamam por sua volta
  27. ^ "El argentino Calleri, refuerzo de lujo para la delantera amarilla" [Argentine Calleri, luxury addition for the forward line amarilla] (in Spanish). UD Las Palmas. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  28. ^ "Este Valencia pinta bien" [This Valencia look good]. Marca (in Spanish). 18 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  29. ^ "Hay vida (y gol) sin Griezmann" [There is life (and goal) without Griezmann]. Marca (in Spanish). Spain. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  30. ^ "Ya es oficial: Calleri al Alavés" [It is already official: Calleri to Alavés] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  31. ^ "Calleri, setè fitxatge" [Calleri, seventh signing] (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  32. ^ "Espanyol 3-2 Wolves (2-6 agg): Match report". Wolves. 27 February 2020. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  33. ^ "Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his side's qualification for the Europa League last 16 is a "massive achievement", despite Jonathan Calleri's hat-trick condemning them to a narrow defeat at Espanyol". BBC. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  34. ^ "Osasuna alcanza un principio de acuerdo para la cesión de Calleri". CA Osasuna. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  35. ^ "Ele voltou! São Paulo anuncia a contratação do atacante Calleri" [He is back! São Paulo announces the signing of forward Calleri] (in Portuguese). ge. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  36. ^ "Chegou o momento: Calleri retorna ao São Paulo após cinco anos" [The moment has come: Calleri returns to São Paulo after five years] (in Portuguese). São Paulo FC. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  37. ^ "Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 – Argentina". FIFA. Archived from the original on 27 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  38. ^ "#RumboARio Así saldrá @Argentina a la cancha para enfrentar a @miseleccionmx" (in Spanish). Argentina (Twitter). 29 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  39. ^ 5 fatos sobre Calleri, sensação do São Paulo e artilheiro da Libertadores Archived 8 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine- UOL
  40. ^ "Games played by Jonathan Calleri in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
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