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Jonathan Osorio

Jonathan Osorio is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and for the Canada national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jonathan Osorio is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and for the Canada national team. He is Toronto FC’s captain and the club’s all-time leader in appearances. Osorio has also become one of Canada’s most-capped players, featuring at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.

Early life

Osorio was born in Toronto and grew up in Brampton, Ontario. Canada Soccer states that he began playing in the Toronto Futsal League at age four and later joined Brampton YSC.

Club career

Osorio joined Toronto FC in 2013 and developed into a long-serving midfielder for the club. He has spent his entire professional career with Toronto FC and is the club's all-time leader in appearances. Osorio was named Toronto FC captain ahead of the 2024 MLS season. He was part of Toronto FC’s 2017 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield-winning side.

International career

Osorio made his senior debut for Canada in 2013 and has since become one of the program’s most experienced players. He has earned more than 90 caps for Canada and is among the country’s most-capped men’s players. He represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, and the 2024 Copa América.

Playing style and role

Osorio is listed as a midfielder and is known for his versatility in central areas. MLS lists him as both-footed, and he has been a regular starter for Toronto FC and Canada.

Key facts

  • Osorio has spent his entire professional career with Toronto FC after joining the club in 2013.
  • He is Toronto FC’s all-time leader in appearances.
  • He was named Toronto FC captain ahead of the 2024 MLS season.
  • He has earned more than 90 caps for Canada and is among the country’s most-capped men’s players.
  • He represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
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Canadian context

Osorio is a prominent Canadian international and a Toronto-born player whose career has been closely tied to Toronto FC and the Canada men’s national team. He is also connected to Brampton, Ontario, where he grew up and began his youth development.[11]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Osorio?
Jonathan Osorio is a Canadian professional soccer midfielder for Toronto FC and the Canada national team.
What position does he play?
He plays as a midfielder, usually in central midfield roles.
Which club does he play for?
He plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and is the club captain.
Has he played in a FIFA World Cup?
Yes. He represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What are his major team achievements?
With Toronto FC, he won the 2017 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield, and he has also been part of Canada’s major international tournament squads.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Osorio
    Supports: Birth date, club, captaincy, Toronto FC appearances record, Canada national team and major tournament participation.
  2. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jonathan-osorio/
    Supports: Player profile, position, height, birthplace, national team, and career background with Toronto FC.
  3. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/2433/jonathan-osorio/
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing, languages, family background, youth development, senior debut, and international honours.
  4. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/jonathan-osorio-world-cup-profile-canada-toronto-fc-midfielder
    Supports: Toronto FC tenure, captaincy, club achievements, and Canada caps/tournament participation.