Jony Rodríguez


Jonathan Rodríguez Menéndez, commonly known as Jony, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Italian club S.S. Lazio as a left winger.

Club career

Early years

Born in Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Jony finished his formation with FC Barcelona after a period with local Real Oviedo. He made his senior debut with the latter's reserves in the 2010–11 season, in Tercera División.
In June 2011, Jony moved to Segunda División B club Marino de Luanco. He continued competing in that level in the following years, representing Getafe CF B, Real Avilés and Sporting de Gijón B.

Sporting

Jony signed a two-year deal with the latter's first team on 7 May 2014, being definitely promoted. He played his first match as a professional three days later, starting and scoring the first goal in a 2–1 home win against Hércules CF for the Segunda División championship.
Jony contributed with seven goals in 41 appearances during the 2014–15 campaign, being an undisputed starter as the Rojiblancos returned to La Liga after a three-year absence. He made his debut in the competition on 23 August 2015, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Real Madrid.
Jony scored his first goal in the Spanish top flight on 23 September, but in a 1–2 loss at Rayo Vallecano.

Málaga

On 23 June 2016, Jony signed a four-year contract with fellow league club Málaga CF after his contract with Sporting expired. On 12 January 2018, he returned to Sporting on loan until the end of the second level season; in April, he was named Player of the Month for the previous month.
On 17 June 2018, following Málaga's top flight relegation, Jony was loaned to Deportivo Alavés of the same tier for one year.

Lazio

On 22 July 2019, Jony joined S.S. Lazio. His maiden Serie A appearance took place on 1 September, when he came on as a 78th-minute substitute in the 1–1 home draw to A.S. Roma.

Honours

Lazio
Individual