Jonathan Jay Fortune (born 23 August 1980) is an English former professional

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. His last known club was

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, whom he left in 2013.

Career

Charlton Athletic

After coming through the Charlton youth ranks and two loan spells at

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, Fortune made his Charlton début during the 2001–02 season and became a regular figure in the Charlton first team. On the final day of the 2004–05 season, he scored a late equaliser against Charlton's local rivals

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, which led in their relegation, while

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survived. He was loaned to

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in January prior to the transfer deadline. However, he was recalled by Charlton on 27 February 2007 after only four league appearances for Stoke. On 8 March, Fortune was re-signed by

on loan until the end of the season, and scored his first Stoke goal against Southampton in March 2007. On 2 August, it was revealed that Charlton had accepted a bid from

for Fortune. However, on 4 August, after Charlton's friendly against

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, Charlton boss

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confirmed that Fortune had decided to commit himself to the club. Fortune was criticised by his own manager after he punched

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player Alan Lee in an off-the-ball incident after the final whistle on 8 December. Pardew claimed "It was a stupid thing for him to do. He will be fined and it will cost him his place in the team."

Sheffield United

Fortune joined

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on trial, and featured in a 3–0 friendly win at Bury in July 2009. After overcoming a knee injury, he signed a short-term deal for the Blades in September of that year. Signed as first team cover, Fortune had to wait until early November to make his début in Blades colours in an away match at

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. Despite being dogged by further injuries, Fortune signed an extension on his contract with Sheffield United during the January transfer window, keeping him at

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until the end of the 2009–10 season. He rewarded the Blades' faith in him by scoring his first goal for the club in the very next league game, a 3–0 home win against

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. Despite this he made only a handful of further appearances for the Blades and was released at the end of that season when his contract expired. On 26 August 2010, after training with former club Charlton for most of the summer, it was revealed that Fortune was in the process of discussing a contract with his old club.

Return to Charlton Athletic

On 31 August 2010, Fortune re-signed for Charlton on a free transfer keeping him at the club initially until Christmas. This was, however, extended until the end of the season. He was released at the end of the campaign following an injury which would keep him out long-term.

Exeter City

Fortune signed for

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club,

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on 9 March 2012, until the end of the season. On his debut he scored an own goal against MK Dons. Fortune went on to make five appearances for City before parting company with the club at the end of the season.

Barnet

Following his release from Exeter Fortune joined

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side

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on 26 July 2012. He was named full-time captain of the side by Mark Robson shortly after joining the club. On 7 January 2013, Fortune left Barnet by mutual consent, having made only eight appearances between August and November, and having not played at all since then, being confined to appearing on the bench.

Chatham Town

In February 2013, in a bid to stay fit after his release by Barnet, Fortune joined

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club Chatham Town, for whom he made two appearances.

Dagenham & Redbridge

On 28 March 2013, Fortune signed for

until the end of the season. He made his debut as an 89th minute for Matthew Saunders in a 1–0 away win at

. On 7 May 2013, he was released by the Daggers due to the expiry of his contract.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fortune, Jonathan 1980 births Living people English men's footballers Charlton Athletic F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Barnet F.C. players Chatham Town F.C. players Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players Isthmian League players Black British sportsmen 21st-century Black British people Footballers from the London Borough of Islington People from Islington (district) Men's association football defenders 21st-century English sportsmen