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River prospect Jonathan Spiff scores again and hopes for another first-team chance
River reserve striker Jonathan Spiff scored in a 1-1 draw with Vélez in the Torneo Proyección Clausura.
The 19-year-old, whose father is Nigerian, has scored 13 goals for River’s reserves in 2026.
River let its lead slip late, leaving it level on points with Talleres and behind leaders Central and Vélez in Zone A. Spiff has already made two brief appearances for River’s first team, in matches against Bragantino and Blooming.
He signed his first professional contract with River through December 2028.
With senior forwards Lucas Beltrán, Sebastián Driussi and Rafael Borré ahead of him, Spiff hopes to earn another chance in the first team.
River’s reserve side has three group-stage matches left and is due to visit San Lorenzo next.
Jonathan Spiff scored for River Plate’s reserve team in a 1-1 draw with Vélez.
The 19-year-old has scored 13 goals in the reserve category in 2026.
He has also made two brief appearances for River’s first team.
Spiff hopes his scoring form will earn him another chance in the senior side.
He recently signed his first professional contract with River through December 2028.
- Who
- Jonathan Spiff, a 19-year-old River reserve striker of Nigerian descent.
- What
- He scored in River’s 1-1 draw with Vélez and hopes for another first-team opportunity.
- When
- Wednesday, in the reserve team’s match on the tournament’s 14th matchday.
- Where
- At River’s ground, the Monumental.
- Why
- His goal-scoring form has helped him make his first-team debut, and he hopes it will lead to another chance.
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Spiff made his reserve-team debut against Barracas.
Spiff made his first-team debut, playing one minute against Bragantino and 12 minutes against Blooming in the Copa Sudamericana group stage.
Spiff signed his first professional contract with River through December 2028.
Spiff scored as River’s reserve team drew 1-1 with Vélez.
- Age
- 19
- Goals in reserve category in 2026
- 13
- Vélez match
- 1-1 draw; 14th matchday
- First-team appearances
- One minute against Bragantino; 12 minutes against Blooming
- Professional contract
- Through December 2028
What people are saying
We got an important point, but it feels bitter because the win slipped away in the final minutes
I’m focused on continuing to grow, and if that’s with goals, even better
I think we’re going to get the 9 points that remain and finish first or second, which will be very important for playing at home in the knockout rounds