Jonathan Buatu


Jonathan Buatu Mananga is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Portuguese Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente. Born in Belgium, he represents the Angola national team.

Club career

On 25 January 2024, Buatu returned to Portugal and signed a contract until 2026 with Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente.

International career

After representing Belgium at youth level, Buatu was called up to represent Angola at senior level. On 3 August 2014, he made his debut in the 1–0 home friendly win over Ethiopia.
On 3 December 2025, Buatu was called up to the Angola squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.8 October 2021Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola3–13–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.8 October 2025Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba, Eswatini1–22–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification