Jonas David

Jonas Benjamin Chimezie David (born 8 March 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club SSV Ulm.

Club career Early career David, who has Nigerian roots, began playing football in the youth department of Meiendorfer SV, before moving to the youth system of Eintracht Norderstedt in 2013. There, he stood out in matches against youth teams of Hamburger SV and moved to the HSV youth department ahead of the 2014–15 season.

Hamburger SV 2018–19 season For the 2018–19 season, David was promoted to the first team, reuniting him with head coach Christian Titz, under whom he had already played for the HSV U17 team in the Under 17 Bundesliga. He made his professional debut in a 0–3 home loss to Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga when he came on for David Bates in central defense during the second half. In September 2018, David signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal. Under head coach Michael Schiele, he was utilised in 5 of 6 possible games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In four of the matches he appeared instead of the injured Daniel Hägele in central defense alongside team captain Sebastian Schuppan. After the season was resumed after almost two and a half months, David missed the last 9 games due to a muscle injury. Without him, Würzburger Kickers climbed from 10th to 2nd place and won promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.

Loan to Hansa Rostock On 29 August 2023, David joined Hansa Rostock on a season-long loan.

Release by Hamburger SV David's contract with Hamburger SV was terminated by mutual consent on 1 September 2024.

WG Tirol After leaving Hamburger SV, he joins WSG Tirol as a free agent.

SSV Ulm On 14 August 2025, David returned to Germany and signed a two-season contract with SSV Ulm in 3. Liga.

International career David was previously active for the Germany under-19 and under-20 national teams. He's also eligible for Nigeria national football team.

Honours Würzburger Kickers 3. Liga runners-up: 2019–20