Jonathan Gómez (footballer, born 2003)

Jonathan Germán Gómez (born September 1, 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Segunda División club Real Sociedad B. Born in the United States to Mexican parents, he has played in one friendly match for the United States national team in December 2021, later appeared in a friendly match with the Mexico national team in April 2022. His FIFA one-time switch is yet to be determined.

Jonathan Gómez
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Germán Gómez[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-01) September 1, 2003
Place of birth North Richland Hills, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Left-back
Club information
Current team
 Real Sociedad B
Number 3
Youth career
2016–2019 FC Dallas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 North Texas SC 8 (0)
2020–2021 Louisville City FC 36 (2)
2021– Real Sociedad B 12 (0)
National team‡
2019 United States U16 6 (1)
2019 Mexico U16 1 (0)
2019 United States U17 3 (1)
2021 Mexico U20 2 (0)
2021 United States 1 (0)
2022– Mexico 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 1, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 27, 2022

Youth soccer

Gómez joined the FC Dallas academy in 2016 at the age of 12.[2] He progressed through the ranks starting with the U-13 side as a left winger.[2] During his three years with the FCD academy he transitioned to playing fullback.[2] After three years with the academy Gómez signed an amateur contract with FC Dallas's reserve side North Texas SC in USL League One at the age of 15.[2] During his time with North Texas, Gómez started and played in 9 matches, tallying 2 assists.[3]

Professional career

Louisville City

On March 5, 2020, Louisville City FC announced that it had signed Gómez to a professional contract.[4] Gomez made his Louisville City debut in a 3–1 loss to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, coming on in the 83' minute for Brian Ownby. He proceeded to appear 36 times and score two goals in his bid to set a precedent within the club as a youth development player.[5]

Real Sociedad

On September 30, 2021, Real Sociedad announced an agreement with Louisville City for the transfer of Gómez, with the player signing a contract until 2025 and being initially assigned to the B-team in Segunda División.[6]

On March 2,2022 He was called to the first team squad to trip away against RCD Mallorca

International career

Gómez was born and raised in the United States to Mexican parents. He has represented both the United States and Mexico at the youth level, including winning the 2019 Nike International Friendlies with the United States U16s.[7][8] He was one of thirteen non-roster youth players who trained with Mexico during their loss to the United States in the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.[9] Gómez was subsequently named to the United States senior provisional squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, although did not make the final roster as the United States won the Gold Cup.[10]

On December 3, 2021, Gómez accepted his first rostered senior call-up to the United States for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Carson, California.[11] On December 18, 2021, Gómez made his international debut in the second half of the match and his shot on goal was rebounded in by Cole Bassett for the United States' 1–0 victory.[12]

On April 21, 2022, Gómez was included in the Mexico national team call-up by Gerardo Martino for a friendly match against Guatemala on April 27, where he was subbed on in the 82nd minute.[13]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Gomez is of Mexican descent. He is the younger brother of soccer player Johan Gomez, who formerly played for North Texas SC before moving to FC Porto.

Career statistics

Club
As of May 1, 2022[14]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
North Texas SC 2019 USL League One 80––1090
Louisville City FC 2020 USL 100–––100
2021 USL 262––30292
Total 362000030392
Real Sociedad B 2021–22 Segunda División 120–––120
Career total 562000040602
Notes

    Honors

    North Texas SC

    Individual

    References
    1. "National team roster, 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA" (PDF). CONCACAF. June 18, 2021. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
    2. "Fifteen-Year-Old Jonathan Gomez Thrives For North Texas SC, Represents Future for FC Dallas". July 9, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    3. "Jonathan Gomez | uslleagueone.com". www.uslleagueone.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
    4. LouCity (March 5, 2020). "LouCity signs youth international Jonathan Gomez". LouCity. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
    5. Communications, LouCity (July 12, 2020). "LouCity opens Lynn Family Stadium with a bang, but Riverhounds rally". LouCity. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
    6. "Agreement for his transfer to Sanse". Real Sociedad. September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
    7. "FCD U17 Jonathan Gomez makes Mexico's U16 Nordic Cup roster". Dallas News. August 4, 2019.
    8. "U16 BNT wins 2019 Nike Friendlies". TopDrawerSoccer. November 19, 2019.
    9. "Jonathan Gomez shares what it's like to 'spar' with the Mexico national team". Getting CONCACAFed. June 18, 2021.
    10. "LouCity's Gomez named US national team's preliminary roster for Concacaf Gold Cup". WDRB. June 18, 2021.
    11. "BERHALTER CALLS 26 PLAYERS AHEAD OF USA-BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ON DEC. 18 IN CARSON, CALIF". US Soccer. December 3, 2021.
    12. "United States beats 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina in LA friendly". ESPN. December 18, 2021.
    13. Hernandez, Cesar (April 21, 2022). "Mexico call up dual nationals Jonathan Gomez, David Ochoa for Guatemala friendly". ESPN.com.
    14. Jonathan Gómez at Soccerway. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
    15. Krysinsky, John (November 23, 2021). "Riverhounds SC veteran midfielder Kenardo Forbes named to All-USL Second Team". pittsburghsoccernow.com. Pittsburg, PA: Pittsburg Riverhounds. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
    16. Crawford, Eric (November 30, 2021). "LouCity FC's Gomez named USL young player of the year, awaits USMNT call-up". wdrb.com. Louisville, KY: WDRB. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
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