Jonathan González
- Years with club: 2017
- Position: Midfielder (Central Midfield / Defensive Midfield)
- Nationality: American
- Acquisition: Signed from Cerro Porteño on February 28, 2017
Jonathan González is an American-born, Paraguayan-raised central midfielder who joined Minnesota United FC for their inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season in 2017. He arrived from Paraguayan top-flight club Cerro Porteño, where he had gained experience as a defensive midfielder. González was a high-energy player known for his strong tackling and defensive work rate in the center of the park.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):
- MLS regular season appearances: 14 (7 starts)
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 1
- US Open Cup appearances: 2
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 16
- Departure: Loan option not exercised; returned to Cerro Porteño at the end of 2017.
Memorable moments:
- Immediate debut: He made his MLS debut for the club as a second-half substitute in the first-ever MLS game on March 3, 2017, against Portland Timbers.
- National team ties: Although he grew up in Paraguay and was called up by the Paraguayan U-20 team, González represented the United States U-23 national team during his career.
- Return to South America: After his spell in Minnesota, he returned to Paraguay, where he continued to play in the top division, often on loan.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving Minnesota United, González continued his career in South America, playing for several clubs in Paraguay and Ecuador.
- He currently plays as a central midfielder for Sportivo 2 de Mayo in the Paraguayan Primera División, a club he joined in mid-2025.
- He remains active in professional football in Paraguay.
