Introduction
Jonathan Calleri (born 23 September 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for West Ham United on loan from Deportivo Maldonado.
Club career
All Boys
On 28 August 2013, Calleri debuted for All Boys against Estudiantes (LP) in the quarterfinals of Copa Argentina. He played his first full game in his team's defeat against Godoy Cruz on 7 October 2013.
Boca Juniors
On 1 July 2014, he signed for Boca Juniors with coach Carlos Bianchi deciding to take-up the right that the club had with the player, a holding of 30% of the player' rights.
On 20 July 2014, Calleri debuted in a pre-season friendly against Nacional, in a match that ended 1–0 to Boca. On 31 August, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena started Calleri in a new starting lineup in a game against Vélez Sarsfield. On 25 September, Boca faced Racing Club in La Bombonera, which was suspended in the second half due to the continuous rain. Boca Juniors won 1–0, with a goal scored by Calleri in the 25th minute. On 1 November, Calleri and Boca Juniors were crowned champions of Argentine Primera División. He scored 10 goals in 26 matches, achieving his first title as a professional player. Three days later Boca Juniors, won the Copa Argentina, the fastest bicampeonato in the history of Argentine football, and Boca's third Copa Argentina.
Deportivo Maldonado
In January 2016 Calleri joined Uruguayan team Deportivo Maldonado and in the same month was loaned to the Brazilian side São Paulo FC which plays in the Brasileirão.
São Paulo (loan)
On 3 February 2016, Calleri made his debut and scored his first goal for São Paulo as they drew 1–1 with Universidad César Vallejo in the 2016 edition of Copa Libertadores.
On 13 July 2016, Calleri played his last match for São Paulo in a game they lost 1-2 against Atlético Nacional, in the Libertadores semifinals. He scored the only goal for São Paulo, in the 9th minute. Calleri said that it was his last game for the club and that he had "spent very beautiful six months" playing for Brazilian side.
West Ham United (loan)
In August, West Ham United announced the signing of Calleri, on a season-long loan. He made his Premier League debut coming off the bench in the match against Bournemouth on 21 August 2016.
International career
Due to some impressive performances with Boca Juniors and São Paulo, Calleri earned a call-up to the Argentina Olympic squad for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics. On 29 July 2016, Calleri made his Argentina Olympic debut in a friendly against Mexico, which resulted in a 0–0 draw.
Personal life
Calleri is the nephew of former Argentine footballer Néstor Fabbri.
Career statistics
- As of match played 22 October 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| All Boys | 2012–13 | Primera División | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |||
| 2013–14 | Primera División | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 28 | 5 | ||||
| Total | 28 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 30 | 6 | |||||
| Boca Juniors | 2014–15 | Primera División | 41 | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | 12 | 5 | — | 59 | 23 | ||
| São Paulo (loan) | 2016 | Série A | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 16 | |
| West Ham United (loan) | 2016-17 | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 80 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 129 | 45 | ||
Honours
- Boca Juniors
- Primera División: 2015
- Copa Argentina: 2014–15