Martín Bonjour (born 4 September 1985) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Martín Bonjour
Martín Bonjour in 2012
Personal information
Full name Fernando Martín Bonjour
Date of birth (1985-09-04) 4 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Carhué, Argentina
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2005 Olimpo 1 (0)
2004Racing de Olavarría (loan) 13 (0)
2005–2008 Rentistas 34 (3)
2006Lech Poznań (loan) 0 (0)
2008–2009 Universidad César Vallejo 24 (0)
2009–2012 Rampla Juniors 52 (5)
2011Liverpool Montevideo (loan) 10 (1)
2012 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 28 (1)
2013–2014 Liverpool Montevideo 28 (1)
2014 Deportivo Quito 13 (1)
2014–2015 Once Caldas 15 (0)
2015 Deportivo Quito 12 (1)
2016 Guillermo Brown 17 (1)
2016 Aucas 7 (1)
2017–2018 Torque 31 (1)
2019 CD Olimpia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Bonjour began his career in Argentina with Olimpo and made his debut in the first division during the 2003 season. He was sent on loan to Racing de Olavarría for the duration of the 2004 season. He moved to Uruguay in 2005 and joined Rentistas, appearing in 34 matches for Rentistas and scoring three goals. During the 2006 season he was sent on loan to Lech Poznań in Poland. At the conclusion of his contract with Rentistas, Bonjour joined Universidad César Vallejo in Peru. He enjoyed a solid season with César Vallejo before returning to Uruguay in 2009. This time the Argentine defender signed with Uruguayan Primera División side Rampla Juniors. While with Rampla Juniors Bonjour scored five goals in 52 appearances for the Montevideo club. During the Clausura portion of the 2010–11 season Bonjour was sent on loan to rivals Liverpool de Montevideo, where he scored one goal in 10 appearances.

On 6 January 2012, Bonjour was signed by Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer.[1] He made his debut for the team on 3 March 2012 against the Montreal Impact. Bonjour was a starter on the team alongside Jay DeMerit, but lost his starting role to newcomer Andy O'Brien. Bonjour was waived by Vancouver Whitecaps on 25 January 2013.[2]

On 4 January 2019, Bonjour joined Liga Nacional side Club Deportivo Olimpia in Honduras.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "'Caps sign Argentine defender Martin Bonjour | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Whitecapsfc.com. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Defender Martin Bonjour moves on | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Whitecapsfc.com. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  3. ^ Bienvenido Martín Bonjour, clubolimpia.com, 4 January 2019
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