Jonathan Robinson (born April 3, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Auckland FC (OFC) in the OFC Pro League.
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Early life
Born in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Robinson attended Warren Township High School.
College career
Robinson started his college career with the Marquette Golden Eagles in 2020, with his debut coming on February 3 against the Loyola Ramblers. Overall, he played 27 matches for the Golden Eagles, scoring one goal.
In 2022, he transferred to Western Michigan University, where he played for the Western Michigan Broncos. Across two seasons with Western Michigan, he played 44 matches, scoring three goals and registering 18 assists. As team captain during the 2023 season, he registered 13 assists, as Western Michigan won the Missouri Valley Conference, and reached the third round of the NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament, where they lost to eventual runners-up Notre Dame in a penalty shooutout.
Club career
In 2023, Robinson joined the Flint City Bucks in the USL League Two. In the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Robinson was drafted 80th overall by Sporting Kansas City, making his debut in a 5–0 friendly win against Miami FC on February 10. He later spent the 2024 season in the MLS Next Pro with Sporting Kansas City II, where he played 14 matches as they missed the play-offs.
In February 2025, Robinson joined New Zealand club Western Suburbs. In January 2026, Robinson signed for Auckland FC's OFC Pro League team. He made his debut for Auckland as a substitute in their opening match of the 2026 OFC Professional League, where he assisted Bailey Ferguson's goal in a 3–0 win against South Island United. He later started in the 2026 OFC Professional League final, where Auckland FC won 2–1 against South Melbourne.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played on 24 May 2026.
Honours
OFC Professional League: 2026