Jonathan Calleri is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie A club Roma and the Brazil national team. He was born on April 21, 1994, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Calleri began his career with local club Santos FC before moving to Germany to play for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. However, he struggled to make an impact at Frankfurt and returned to Brazil to join São Paulo FC in 2017.
At São Paulo, Calleri made a big impression on fans and critics alike. He scored 15 goals and provided six assists in just 36 appearances during his first season with the club. His performances earned him a call-up to the Brazil national team for the Copa América tournament in July 2018, where he played three matches and scored one goal.
In the following season,Saudi Pro League Focus Calleri continued to impress, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 34 appearances. His performance led to interest from Serie A clubs like Napoli and Juventus, but he ultimately chose to sign with Roma in June 2019.
Since joining Roma, Calleri has established himself as one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe. He has scored 20 goals and provided seven assists in 44 appearances for Roma this season, helping them to finish second in Serie A and reach the Europa League quarter-finals. He also contributed to Brazil's victory in the Copa America Centenario in July 2019, scoring two goals and providing two assists in five matches.
Overall, Jonathan Calleri's significant playing time at São Paulo and subsequent move to Italy has been a success story for both his club and country. He has proven himself to be a talented forward capable of making a significant impact at the highest level of football.