Jhonattan Yoshiyuki Melgarejo Matsuoka (松岡 ジョナタン, Matsuoka Jonatan, born 27 May 2000) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a striker and currently play for Nankatsu SC.
Early life
Matsuoka was born in Paraguay. His father is of Paraguayan Italian descent and her mother is of Paraguayan Japanese descent.
Matsuoka moved to Japan with his family at the age of seven.[1]
Education
Matsuoka attended Toori High School.[2]
Club career
Some reports say he has dual nationality, both Paraguayan and Japanese, but as of 2019 he is registered as a foreign player with only Paraguayan nationality in the J.League. After graduating from junior high school, Matsuoka joined Nagoya Grampus U-18.
On 16 December 2018, Matsuoka was announce official transfer to J3 club, SC Sagamihara from 2019 season on loan.[3]
On 9 January 2020, Matsuoka joined to JFL club, ReinMeer Aomori for 2020 season on loan.[4]
On 7 January 2021, Matsuoka was loan again to J3 club, Kamatamare Sanuki for 2021 season.[5]
On 3 September 2021, Matsuoka was announced that would end his development-type loan contract with Kamatamare Sanuki and join to Fukuyama City FC on a transfer loan.[6][7] While at Sanuki, he did not play in the J3 League and only played in one Emperor's Cup match.
On 15 December 2021, Matsuoka was announce official completely permanent transfer to Fukuyama City FC from 2022 season after loan a half.[8]
On 7 January 2023, Matsuoka joined to Kantō Divison 2 club part of JRL, Aries Tokyo for upcoming 2023 season.[9]
On 25 December 2024, Matsuoka was announce official transfer to Kantō Divison 1 club part of JRL, Nankatsu SC from 2025 season.[10]
International career
Matsuoka represented Paraguay internationally at youth level, helping the under-18 team win the SBS Cup.[11]
Personal life
Matsuoka is the son of a Paraguayan footballer.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of the start for 2025 season.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nagoya Grampus | 2019 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| SC Sagamihara (loan) | 2019 | J3 League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| ReinMeer Aomori | 2020 | Japan Football League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Kamatamare Sanuki (loan) | 2021 | J3 League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Fukuyama City FC (loan) | 2021 | Hiroshima Prefectural League | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 4 | |
| Fukuyama City FC | 2022 | Chugoku Soccer League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| Aries Tokyo | 2023 | Kantō Soccer League Div 2 | 16 | 12 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 12 | ||
| 2024 | Kantō Soccer League Div 1 | 15 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | ||||
| Nankatsu SC | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Career total | 39 | 18 | 3 | 0 | – | 6 | 2 | 48 | 20 | |||
Honours
Individual
- Kantō Soccer League Div 2 Top Scorer: 2023
References
- ^ "Jhonattan Matsuoka - Cronica article".
- ^ "Jonathan Matsuoka, un convocado fuera de serie". adndigital.com.py.
- ^ 名古屋グランパスU-18 松岡 ジョナタン選手 トップチーム昇格内定及びSC相模原へ期限付き移籍のお知らせ名古屋グランパス公式HP（2018年12月16日）
- ^ "2020シーズン 松岡ジョナタン選手 期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). ラインメール青森. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ "【トップチーム】松岡 ジョナタン選手 名古屋グランパスより育成型期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). カマタマーレ讃岐. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "【トップチーム】松岡 ジョナタン選手 育成型期限付き契約終了のお知らせ" (Press release). カマタマーレ讃岐. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "松岡ジョナタン選手 育成型期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). 福山シティFC. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "松岡 ジョナタン選手、福山シティFCへ完全移籍のお知らせ" (Press release). 名古屋グランパス. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "松岡ジョナタン選手加入のお知らせ" (Press release). aries東京. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "松岡ジョナタン 選手、新加入のお知らせ" (Press release). 南葛SC. 2024-12-25. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Jhonattan Matsuoka - Soccer Digest Web article".
- ^ "パラグアイ出身ストライカーが日本でプロになるまで". note.com.
External links
- Jhonattan Matsuoka at Soccerway
- Profile at Aries Tokyo (in Japanese)
- Profile at Nankatsu SC (in Japanese)