Jean Lucas (footballer, born 1998)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Souza and the second or paternal family name is Oliveira.

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 Bahia.

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 (age 27)
Place of birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Bahia
Number	6
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	22	(0)
2024–	Bahia	61	(7)
International career‡
2019	Brazil U23	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:20, 28 July 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals 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]

Bahia

On 10 January 2024, after Santos' first-ever relegation, Jean Lucas was announced at Bahia on a contract until December 2028.^[17]

Career statistics

As of 11 December 2023^[18]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Flamengo	2018	Série A	14	0	5	0	2	0	2[a]	0	—		23	0
	2019	Série A	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	—		2	0
	Total		14	0	7	0	2	0	2	0	—		25	0
Santos (loan)	2019	Série A	9	0	5	0	6	0	—		—		20	0
Lyon	2019–20	Ligue 1	11	1	—		3	0	1[b]	0	2[c]	2	17	3
	2020–21	Ligue 1	8	0	—		0	0	—		—		8	0
	Total		19	1	—		3	0	1	0	2	2	25	3
Lyon B	2019–20	National 2	1	0	—		—		—		—		1	0
Brest (loan)	2020–21	Ligue 1	16	0	—		1	0	—		—		17	0
Monaco	2021–22	Ligue 1	28	1	—		2	1	9[d]	0	—		39	2
	2022–23	Ligue 1	6	0	—		0	0	4[e]	0	—		10	0
	Total		34	1	—		2	1	13	0	—		49	2
Santos	2023	Série A	22	0	—		—		—		—		22	0
Bahia	2024	Série A	36	3	8	2	8	2	—		9[f]	2	61	9
	2025		13	2	4	0	2	0	11[g]	4	4[f]	0	34	6
	Total		49	5	12	2	10	2	11	4	13	2	95	15
Career total			164	7	24	2	24	3	27	4	15	4	294	20

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
6. All appearances in Copa do Nordeste
7. Ten appearances and four goals in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Lyon

• Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20^[19]

Bahia

• Campeonato Baiano: 2025