Jonathan Reis

PSV

Born in Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Reis started out at Atlético Mineiro's Academy. In October 2006, he went on trial at Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven and Ajax. After the trial, it was announced two months later that PSV Eindhoven signed Reis on a five–year contract. However, the move will not take effect until July 2007, as he wasn't eighteen at the time of signing for the club. It was also revealed that the club did not pay the transfer fee to sign Reis.

2007–08 season

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Reis was given a number nineteen shirt. He was mentioned by Manager Ronald Koeman about using him in the first team in the 2007–08 season before leaving in October 2007. Reis officially made his PSV Eindhoven debut in the Johan Cruyff Shield against Ajax on 11 August 2007, where he started the match before coming off in the 73rd minute for Género Zeefuik, in a 1–0 loss. Eight days later on 19 August 2007, Reis set up a goal for Ibrahim Afellay, in a 2–0 win over Heracles Almelo. He then made his UEFA Champions League debut on 12 December 2007, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Inter Milan. However, he spent the rest of the sidelined, due to lack of first team opportunities.

2008–09 season

Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Reis suffered a foot injury, causing him to miss PSV Eindhoven's pre-season tour. However, PSV coach Huub Stevens, furious over this 'unprofessional attitude', relegated him to the reserve squad. Stevens was…

On 19 September 2010, Reis was arrested by police after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Although the club denied reports that they would terminate his contract, he was instead fined and lost his place as a result. Following the incident, Reis expressed regret for his actions and vowed to repay the club. Two years later, he was summoned to court by the judge on 13 November 2012 to face charges. Ultimately, on his summoned to court, charges against him were dropped, at the request from his lawyer. Reis is married to his wife Thais and together, they have a son, Caique. He then became a father for a second when his son Ruka was born on 12 July 2018. In addition to speaking Portuguese, Reis is fluent in Dutch and currently taking Japanese lessons to speak the language. Following his Vitesse's career ended, Reis revealed that when he returned to Brazil, saying: " went back to Brazil, but my mentality was still very bad. I was not busy with my family or career as a professional footballer. I only thought about myself, about Jonah. I was selfish and went all out, into the nightlife of Belo Horizonte. My money went up so quickly. I did it all too easily and could no longer take good care of my family. Fortunately, my wife always kept talking to me to play football again at a professional club. On New Year's Eve of 2015, I decided to change course. I said to my wife, "I stop with alcohol and going out. I'm going to change my life. "She was happy with that, but of…