In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bonilla and the second or maternal family name is Zamora.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora | ||
| Date of birth | (2001-09-20) September 20, 2001 (age 23) | ||
| Place of birth | Dallas, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 10, 2024 | |||
Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora (born September 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.
College career
In his first season with Portland, he only made one appearance, in a goalless draw against Loyola Marymount.
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.
In 2023, he played with United PDX in USL League Two.
Bonilla was selected 18th overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake and signed with the club on January 10, 2024. He suffered a knee injury during pre-season, requiring surgery, and causing him to miss the entire 2024 season. After the 2024 season, the club declined his option for the 2025 season.
Personal life
Born in the United States, Bonilla is of Honduran descent and holds dual citizenship.
References
- "Kevin Bonilla – Men's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- "LMU (CA) (3–0–1, 2–0–1) -vs- Portland (1–2–1, 0–1–1) box score" (PDF). Portland Pilots. Retrieved July 14, 2021. - Lenard, John (June 20, 2019). "Breaking down FC Dallas Academy debuts with North Texas SC". The Dallas Morning News.
- "50 players selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". USL League Two. December 20, 2023.
- "RSL Inks 2024 MLS SuperDraft Pick Kevin Bonilla". RSL.com. Real Salt Lake. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- "RSL DF Kevin Bonilla Undergoes Successful Surgery". Real Salt Lake. February 22, 2024.
- Walker, Sean (February 22, 2024). "RSL rookie Kevin Bonilla out for the season after successful knee surgery". Salt City FC.
- "Real Salt Lake Announces 2025 Roster Decisions". Real Salt Lake. November 27, 2024.
- "RSL Inks 2024 MLS SuperDraft Pick Kevin Bonilla". Real Salt Lake.
External links
- Kevin Bonilla at Soccerway.com
- Kevin Bonilla at WorldFootball.net
- Kevin Bonilla at FBref.com
| Real Salt Lake – current squad | |
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| West Coast Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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| Player of the Year (1988–2020) |
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| Offensive Player of the Year | |
| Midfielder of the Year | |
| Defender of the Year |
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| Goalkeeper of the Year |
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| 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer First-Team All-America | |
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| Goalkeeper | |
| Defenders | |
| Midfielders | |
| Forwards | |
| Real Salt Lake first-round draft picks | |
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