NigeriaJonathan John: profile
Jonathan John (born 9 May 2001 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for FC Naftan Novopolotsk.
John's senior club career began in 2020 at FC Saksan. He has played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2020. His most appearances came at FC Shinnik Yaroslavl (2024–2025), where he made 22 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 63 appearances and 5 goals.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2020–present (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Moldova, Belarus and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (5 in 63)
- Latest move
- FC Naftan Novopolotsk (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Chemsdine Talbi, Rachid Ghezzal and Mohamed Amoura (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 |  FC Saksan |
12 | 0 | |
| 2021 |  FC Slutsk-2024 |
Belarusian First League | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 | FC Gomel |
Belarusian Premier League | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | FC Smorgon |
Belarusian First League | 12 | 3 |
| 2024–2025 |  FC Shinnik Yaroslavl |
Russian First League | 22 | 1 |
| 2026– | FC Naftan Novopolotsk |
Belarusian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 63 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jonathan John?
Jonathan John was born on 9 May 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Jonathan John born?
Jonathan John was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Jonathan John played for?
Jonathan John's recorded clubs are FC Saksan, FC Slutsk-2024, FC Gomel, FC Smorgon, FC Shinnik Yaroslavl and FC Naftan Novopolotsk.
What team does Jonathan John play for now?
According to the latest data, Jonathan John plays for FC Naftan Novopolotsk.
How tall is Jonathan John?
Jonathan John is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Jonathan John play?
Jonathan John plays as a defender.
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