Jonathan Jesus

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Jesus and the second or paternal family name is Alves.

Jonathan de Jesus Alves (born 27 May 2004), known as Jonathan Jesus or just Jonathan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cruzeiro.

Jonathan

Personal information
Full name	Jonathan de Jesus Alves
Date of birth	(2004-05-27) 27 May 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	São Vicente, Brazil
Position	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Cruzeiro
Number	34
Youth career
2021–2024	Ceará
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Ceará	9	(0)
2024–	Cruzeiro	23	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7:42, 23 May 2025 (UTC)

Career

Ceará

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Jonathan joined Ceará's youth sides in 2021 for a trial period, after being indicated by his uncle.^[1] After progressing through the youth setup, he made his first team debut on 8 June 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Zé Ricardo in a 3–0 Série B away win over Atlético Goianiense.^[2]

After being mainly a member of the under-20 squad, Jonathan was definitely promoted to the first team after the 2024 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, and became a regular starter in the first rounds of the 2024 Série B.^[3]

Cruzeiro

On 14 June 2024, Ceará announced the transfer of Jonathan to Série A side Cruzeiro, after the club paid a R$ 8.25 million fee for 90% of his economic rights.^[4]

Personal life

Jonathan's uncle Heleno was also a footballer. A defensive midfielder, he too represented Ceará.^[5]

Career statistics

As of 16 June 2024^[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		National Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Ceará	2023	Série B	2	0	—		0	0	—		—		2	0
	2024		6	0	1	0	1	0	—		5[a]	0	13	0
	Total		8	0	1	0	1	0	—		5	0	15	0
Cruzeiro	2024	Série A	0	0	—		—		0	0	—		0	0
Career total			8	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	5	0	15	0

1. Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste