Jonny Magallón

Football player infobox| playername = Jonny Magallón
fullname = José Jonny Magallón Oliva
nickname = El Orejoncito


dateofbirth = birth date and age|1981|11|21
cityofbirth = Ocotlán, Jalisco
countryofbirth = Mexico
height = height|m=1.79
currentclub = flagicon|Mexico Club Deportivo Guadalajara
clubnumber = 19
position = Right Back
Centre Back
youthyears = 1991–2000
youthclubs = Tapatío
years = 2000–2004
2005–
clubs = Tapatío
Club Deportivo Guadalajara
caps(goals) = 086 0(4)
102 0(2)
nationalyears = 2007–
nationalteam = Mexico
nationalcaps(goals) = 027 0(3)
pcupdate = 1 June, 2007
ntupdate = 22 August, 2008

José Johnny Magallón Oliva (born November 21, 1981 in Ocotlán, Jalisco) is a Mexican Football player currently playing with Club Deportivo Guadalajara as a Defender.

Biography

He made his debut with Guadalajara on March 13, 2005 against arch rival Club América which ended tied 3-3. Jonny plays as a Right Back with Chivas, replacing fellow Ocotlán native Carlos Salcido, now playing for PSV Eindhoven.

On January 18, 2007 former National soccer team's coach Hugo Sánchez gave Magallón his first call up to the Mexican National Team, and he played his first game with the Mexican National Team on February 28, 2007. He was the player with the most Minutes at the 2007 Gold Cup and 2007 Copa America. On February 7, he was the hero of the Mexican side in the 2-2 Mexico USA in a sold out stadium in Houston, scoring both of his side's goals. He has been considered as one of the most trusted players that play for the Mexican National Team.Fact|date=June 2008Magallon has been a vital piece for the Mexican Natoinal Team in the CONCACAF qualifying stages for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

European Offers

It was announced that PSV Eindhoven is interested in Magallón for their defense as well as Scottish giants Celtic FC as well as Atletico de Madrid wish to have him next season.

International career

Goals

Honours

Club

CD Guadalajara
* "Primera División de México" - Apertura 2006

External links

* [http://www.footballdatabase.com/index.php?page=player&Id=7820&pn=José_Jonny_Magallón_Oliva Player profile - footballdatabase.com]
*Medio Tiempo|idj=10096