Jean Lucas (footballer)

Jean Lucas de Souza Oliveira (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒeˈɐ̃ ˈlukaz d(ʒi) ˈsowzɐ oliˈvejɾɐ]; born 22 June 1998), known as Jean Lucas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Santos.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Souza and the second or paternal family name is Oliveira.
Jean Lucas
Jean Lucas with Lyon in 2019
Personal information
Full name Jean Lucas de Souza Oliveira
Date of birth (1998-06-22) 22 June 1998
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Santos
Number 8
Youth career
2006–2013 Nova Iguaçu
2013–2015 Bonsucesso
2015–2017 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Flamengo 16 (0)
2019 → Santos (loan) 15 (0)
2019–2021 Lyon 19 (1)
2020–2021 Lyon B 1 (0)
2021 → Brest (loan) 16 (0)
2021–2023 Monaco 34 (1)
2023– Santos 12 (0)
International career‡
2019 Brazil U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:21, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 September 2019

Club career

Flamengo

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jean Lucas started his career with Nova Iguaçu's youth setup. Released at the age of 15, he represented Bonsucesso before joining Flamengo in 2015.[2]

In December 2017, Jean Lucas was definitely promoted to the first team ahead of the 2018 season by manager Reinaldo Rueda.[3] He made his senior debut the following 17 January, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Carioca away win against Volta Redonda[4] and winning praise for his performance.[5]

Jean Lucas renewed his contract with Flamengo on 16 February 2018, signing until 2021 with a €30 million clause.[6] He made his Série A debut on 22 April, coming on as a late substitute for Lucas Paquetá in a 2–0 home win over América Mineiro.[7]

Jean Lucas made his debut in a continental competition on 24 May 2018, starting in a 0–0 draw against River Plate at the Monumental de Núñez, for the year's Copa Libertadores.[8]

Loan to Santos

On 9 February 2019, Jean Lucas joined fellow top tier club Santos on loan until the end of the season.[9] Initially a backup to Alison and Carlos Sánchez, he became a regular starter under Jorge Sampaoli.[10]

Lyon

On 20 June 2019, Flamengo accepted an €8 million offer from Lyon for Jean Lucas.[11] He officially joined the club five days later, signing a five-year deal.[12]

Loan to Brest

Having featured sparingly for Lyon, Jean Lucas joined league rivals Brest on loan for the second half of the 2020–21 season in January 2021.[13]

Monaco

On 2 August 2021, Jean Lucas signed for fellow Ligue 1 club Monaco on a five-year contract. The transfer fee of the deal was of €11 million plus €1 million in bonuses, and Lyon are entitled to 15% of a future sale of Jean Lucas.[14]

Santos return

On 15 July 2023, Santos announced the return of Jean Lucas on a four-year contract.[15] He made his re-debut for the club eight days later, starting and providing an assist to Marcos Leonardo's opener in a 2–2 home draw against Botafogo.[16]

Career statistics
As of 24 October 2023[17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Flamengo 2018 Série A 14050202[lower-alpha 1]0—230
2019 Série A 00200000—20
Total 140702020—250
Santos (loan) 2019 Série A 905060——200
Lyon 2019–20 Ligue 1 111—301[lower-alpha 2]02[lower-alpha 3]2173
2020–21 Ligue 1 80—00——80
Total 191—301022253
Lyon B 2019–20 National 2 10————10
Brest (loan) 2020–21 Ligue 1 160—10——170
Monaco 2021–22 Ligue 1 281—219[lower-alpha 4]0—392
2022–23 Ligue 1 60—004[lower-alpha 5]0—100
Total 341—21130—492
Santos 2023 Série A 120————120
Career total 1052120141160221495
  1. All appearances in Copa Libertadores
  2. All appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. All appearances in Coupe de la Ligue
  4. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. One appearance in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Lyon

References
  1. "Jean Lucas". AS Monaco FC. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  2. "Joia 2018: Jean Lucas superou morte da avó e dispensa para seguir sonhos no Fla" [Pearl 2018: Jean Lucas overcame death of grandmother and release to pursue dreams at Fla] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 24 December 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  3. "Rueda se encanta com dois nomes dados como certos no Flamengo em 2018" [Rueda delights with two certain names at Flamengo in 2018]. Fox Sports (in Brazilian Portuguese). 14 December 2017. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  4. "Garotos dão conta do recado, e Flamengo vence o Volta Redonda com dois belos gols" [Kids get work done, and Flamengo defeat Volta Redonda with two beautiful goals] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  5. "Jean Lucas encanta com 'futebol clássico' e pede passagem no Fla" [Jean Luca delights with 'classic football' and knocks on Fla's door] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  6. "No embalo de Vinícius Jr, Jean Lucas renova com multa superior a R$ 100 milhões" [In Vinícius Jr's tail, Jean Lucas renews with clause above the R$ 100 million] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  7. "Júlio César se aposenta em grande estilo, e Flamengo bate América-MG com dois gols de Henrique Dourado" [Júlio César retires on a high note, and Flamengo defeat América-MG with two goals from Henrique Dourado] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  8. "Flamengo só empata com River e entra no caminho de gigantes nas oitavas" [Flamengo only draw with River and get in the way of giants in the round of 16] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  9. "Volante Jean Lucas é o novo reforço do Santos FC para 2019" [Defensive midfielder Jean Lucas is the new addition of Santos FC for 2019] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  10. "Jean Lucas se firma no Santos antes de jogo contra o Palmeiras, rival de estreia como titular" [Jean Lucas establishes himself at Santos before match against Palmeiras, rival of debut as a starter] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  11. "Flamengo vende Jean Lucas, emprestado ao Santos, ao Lyon (FRA)" [Flamengo sell Jean Lucas, on loan at Santos, to Lyon (FRA)] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  12. "Official: Jean Lucas joins Olympique Lyonnais". Football News 24. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  13. "Le milieu de l'OL Jean Lucas prêté à Brest (officiel)". L'Équipe (in French). 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  14. Zemour, Samuel (2 August 2021). "Jean Lucas s'engage à l'AS Monaco jusqu'en 2026" [Jean Lucas signed for AS Monaco until 2026]. Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  15. "Santos FC acerta compra junto ao Mônaco e assina contrato de quatro anos com Jean Lucas" [Santos FC agree purchase with Monaco and sign four-year contract with Jean Lucas] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  16. "Estreia de Jean Lucas pelo Santos tem chapéu, assistência e cansaço" [Debut of Jean Lucas for Santos has lob, assist and tiredness] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  17. Jean Lucas at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  18. "Paris St-Germain beat Lyon in French League Cup final for another treble". BBC Sport. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
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