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Jonás Manuel Gutiérrez (locally: [xoˈnaz ɣuˈtjeres]; born 5 July 1983) is an Argentine footballer who plays for English Premier League side Newcastle United, and for the Argentinian national team, as a winger. He acquired his nickname "Spider-Man" or "Spider-Mag" (referencing Newcastle's nickname; the Magpies) during his time at RCD Mallorca, where he celebrated a goal by putting on a Spider-Man mask. He also calls himself "el galgo" meaning "The Greyhound" in Spanish.
He was considered a key part of the Argentine national side by former coach Diego Maradona, who stated that his team was "Mascherano, Messi, Jonás, and eight more." He appeared for Argentina in the 2010 World Cup.
Born in Sáenz Peña, Buenos Aires, Gutiérrez played for Vélez Sársfield in Argentina between 2001 and 2005. The highlight of his Vélez career was being part of the team that won the Primera División Argentina Clausura Tournament in 2005.
After winning the title in 2005 he signed with RCD Mallorca.
On 1 July 2008, Gutiérrez unilaterally rescinded his contract with the Spanish side, after invoking FIFA's Article 17 (commonly known as the Webster ruling). As a result, the club was thought to be investigating a €15 million compensation claim against the player and his new club.