Jerónimo Morales Neumann
Jerónimo Morales Neumann | |
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| Born | June 3, 1986 Argentina |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (former) |
| Years active | –2016 |
| Known for | Playing for River Plate, San Lorenzo, Instituto, Estudiantes de La Plata, Independiente Rivadavia, Barnsley, Adelaide United, Newcastle Jets, Club Atlético Tigre |
Jerónimo Morales Neumann (born 3 June 1986), commonly referred to as Jerónimo, is a former professional football player from Argentina.
Club career
Throughout his career, Jerónimo represented multiple Argentine teams such as River Plate, San Lorenzo, Instituto, Estudiantes de La Plata, and Independiente Rivadavia. After competing in Australia's A-League with Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets, he signed with Club Atlético Tigre in February 2015. He later rejoined Independiente Rivadavia on 6 January 2016.
Barnsley
On 29 July 2010, Jerónimo secured a one-year deal with Barnsley, which included an option to extend for an additional season. Prior to signing, he underwent a trial period during which he participated in pre-season fixtures against local rivals Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday. His debut appearance after finalizing the contract was in a friendly match facing non-league side Buxton, where he netted his inaugural goal for the club.
Adelaide United
Jerónimo agreed to a one-year contract with Australian side Adelaide United on 10 August 2012, subject to passing a medical examination. He registered his first goal for Adelaide in a 3–2 defeat away to FC Bunyodkor during the 2012 AFC Champions League, scoring within 40 seconds after entering as a substitute.
In the opening match of the 2012-13 A-League season, Jerónimo provided an assist to Dario Vidošić just 50 seconds into the game against the Newcastle Jets, earning him Man of the Match recognition. The following week, he scored his inaugural A-League goal facing Western Sydney Wanderers, marking the first goal conceded by the Wanderers in league play.
On 27 October, Jerónimo played a pivotal role in Adelaide’s 3–1 comeback victory over Wellington Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium, contributing one assist and two goals. The match was notable for controversy involving an offside goal and a red card issued following a tackle on Jerónimo, which sparked discussions in Australian media concerning potential simulation.
Initially joining on loan from Paraguayan outfit Sol de América, Jerónimo’s loan contract was terminated on 12 December 2012, allowing him to sign a permanent two-year agreement with Adelaide United.
Newcastle Jets
Jerónimo became part of the Newcastle Jets squad on 18 July 2014. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away defeat against Perth Glory on 1 November 2014. His contract with Newcastle Jets was ended by mutual consent on 4 February 2015.