Kevin Bonilla
American soccer player
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Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora (born September 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro side Tacoma Defiance.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora | ||
| Date of birth | September 20, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tacoma Defiance | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2020 | FC Dallas | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Portland Pilots | 57 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | North Texas SC | 23 | (0) |
| 2023 | United PDX | ||
| 2024 | Real Salt Lake | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Real Monarchs | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | Tacoma Defiance | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of January 10, 2024 | |||
College career
In his first season with Portland, he only made one appearance, in a goalless draw against Loyola Marymount.[1]
Professional career
Bonilla made his professional debut on March 30, 2019 with North Texas SC in a USL League One match against the Chattanooga Red Wolves.[2]
In 2023, he played with United PDX in USL League Two.[3]
Bonilla was selected 18th overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake and signed with the club on January 10, 2024.[4] He suffered a knee injury during pre-season, requiring surgery, and causing him to miss the entire 2024 season.[5][6] After the 2024 season, the club declined his option for the 2025 season.[7]
