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Since leaving Newcastle United…Jonas Gutierrez

By Carson A Merk

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Jonas Gutierrez of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on May 24, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Jonas Gutierrez of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on May 24, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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Jonas Gutierrez scored one of the biggest goals in recent Newcastle United history.

Do you remember the match against West Ham back in 2015? Newcastle United won 2-0, locking in their Premier League safety for the next season. Continuing our series on former NUFC players, we find out what that day’s hero Jonas Gutierrez has been up to since leaving Newcastle United.

Newcastle United career

2008-2015, 205 appearances, 12 goals, 27 assists, scored and assisted in Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over West Ham in 2015 to secure Premier League safety, played on the left and right wing for the club

Soccer stops since leaving Newcastle United

Deportivo La Coruna, Defensa y Justicia, Independiente

Quick Facts

  • Overcame testicular cancer during his time with Newcastle United
  • Made 22 appearances for the Argentine national team, scoring one international goal
  • A favorite of soccer legend Diego Maradona when he was managing Argentina
  • Was known for donning a Spiderman mask after scoring goals
  • Has not scored a goal at any of his three stops since leaving Newcastle United
  • Won a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Toon, claiming the club didn’t play him after his cancer treatment to avoid him hitting an appearance-based contract extension.

Where is he now? (34 years old)

Most importantly, Jonas Gutierrez is cancer-free by all accounts. The midfielder currently plays for Independiente in Argentina. The club finished 6th in the Argentine top division. He made 20 Primera Division appearances last season and tallied an assist and four yellow cards. A versatile player, he’s seen most of his action at right back, where he also played primarily for the national team. His contract runs until June 2019.

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