Kevin Bonilla

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bonilla and the second or maternal family name is Zamora.

Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora (born September 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro side Real Monarchs.

Kevin Bonilla

Personal information
Full name	Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora
Date of birth	(2001-09-20) September 20, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Dallas, Texas, United States
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2010–2020	FC Dallas
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Portland Pilots	57	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2020	North Texas SC	23	(0)
2023	United PDX
2024	Real Salt Lake	0	(0)
2025–	Real Monarchs	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of January 10, 2024

College career

In his first season with Portland, he only made one appearance, in a goalless draw against Loyola Marymount.^[1]

Professional career

Bonilla made his professional debut on March 30, 2019 with North Texas SC in a USL League One match against the Chattanooga Red Wolves.^[2]

In 2023, he played with United PDX in USL League Two.^[3]

Bonilla was selected 18th overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake and signed with the club on January 10, 2024.^[4] He suffered a knee injury during pre-season, requiring surgery, and causing him to miss the entire 2024 season.^[5][6] After the 2024 season, the club declined his option for the 2025 season.^[7]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Bonilla is of Honduran descent and holds dual citizenship.^[8]