Frank Jonke
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Frank Jonke | ||
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Jakobstads Bollklubb | ||
Number | 13 |
Frank Jonke (born January 30, 1985 in Pickering, Ontario) is an Canadian soccer player who currently plays for JBK in Kakkonen.
Playing career
Jonke was a product of the Toronto Lynx academy, playing for the U19 Toronto Lynx in the Dallas Cup. In his high school years he attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School. Was team captain his junior and senior seasons, leading the team in goals both seasons. Jonke earned a scholarship to attend Notre Dame College, finishing the season as top scorer in the American Mideast Conference with 25 goals. Earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-America Honors, being named to the All-American Mideast Conference first team, also named to the All-Region IX team. And was awarded the Newcomer of the Year by his teammates.
Jonke was transfered to the University of Louisville in 2005, during his junior year he started in 15 matches, led the team with seven goals on the season, and earned second team All-Big East honors. In his sophomore season he started in 17 games for the Cardinals, and led the team in goals scored with six goals.
Toronto Lynx
On May 9, 2007 the Toronto Lynx held a press conference to announce the 2007 roster, Jonke and along with his brother John were among the players signed. The Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missed a playoff berth by six points.
Italia Shooters
Jonke was signed by Italia Shooters for the 2008 CSL season.
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- 1985 births
- Living people
- Canadian expatriate soccer players
- Canadian expatriate soccer players in the United States
- Canadian Soccer League (2006 — present) players
- Canadian soccer players
- Expatriate footballers in Finland
- Football (soccer) strikers
- Italia Shooters players
- People from Durham Region
- Toronto Lynx (USL First Division) players
- University of Louisville alumni