Jean Lucas (footballer, born 1998)
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Portuguese name|de Souza|Oliveira}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jean Lucas
| image = Jean Lucas - 2019 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Jean Lucas with Lyon in 2019
| full_name = Jean Lucas de Souza Oliveira
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|6|22|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| height = 1.81 m{{cite web |url=https://www.asmonaco.com/en/joueurs/jean-lucas/ |title=Jean Lucas |publisher=AS Monaco FC |access-date=5 August 2022}}
| position = Defensive midfielder
| currentclub = Bahia
| clubnumber = 6
| youthyears1 = 2006–2013
| youthclubs1 = Nova Iguaçu
| youthyears2 = 2013–2015
| youthclubs2 = Bonsucesso
| youthyears3 = 2015–2017
| youthclubs3 = Flamengo
| years1 = 2018–2019
| clubs1 = Flamengo
| caps1 = 16
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2019
| clubs2 = → Santos (loan)
| caps2 = 15
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2019–2021
| clubs3 = Lyon
| caps3 = 19
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2020–2021
| clubs4 = Lyon B
| caps4 = 1
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2021
| clubs5 = → Brest (loan)
| caps5 = 16
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2021–2023
| clubs6 = Monaco
| caps6 = 34
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2023
| clubs7 = Santos
| caps7 = 22
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2024–
| clubs8 = Bahia
| caps8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2019
| nationalteam1 = Brazil U23
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 21:03, 11 December 2023 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 9 September 2019
}}
Jean Lucas de Souza Oliveira ({{IPA|pt-BR|ʒeˈɐ̃ ˈlukaz d(ʒi) ˈsowzɐ oliˈvejɾɐ|lang}}; born 22 June 1998), known as Jean Lucas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bahia.
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.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/joia-2018-jean-lucas-superou-morte-da-avo-e-dispensa-para-seguir-sonhos-no-fla.ghtml|title=Joia 2018: Jean Lucas superou morte da avó e dispensa para seguir sonhos no Fla|trans-title=Pearl 2018: Jean Lucas overcame death of grandmother and release to pursue dreams at Fla|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=24 December 2017|accessdate=16 January 2019}}
In December 2017, Jean Lucas was definitely promoted to the first team ahead of the 2018 season by manager Reinaldo Rueda.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.br/news/335578-rueda-se-encanta-com-dois-nomes-dados-como-certos-no-flamengo-em-|title=Rueda se encanta com dois nomes dados como certos no Flamengo em 2018|trans-title=Rueda delights with two certain names at Flamengo in 2018|work=Fox Sports|language=pt-BR|date=14 December 2017|accessdate=16 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117174137/https://www.foxsports.com.br/news/335578-rueda-se-encanta-com-dois-nomes-dados-como-certos-no-flamengo-em-|url-status=dead}} He made his senior debut the following 17 January, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Carioca away win against Volta Redonda{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/sul-do-rio-costa-verde/futebol/campeonato-carioca/jogo/17-01-2018/volta-redonda-flamengo/|title=Garotos dão conta do recado, e Flamengo vence o Volta Redonda com dois belos gols|trans-title=Kids get work done, and Flamengo defeat Volta Redonda with two beautiful goals|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=17 January 2018|accessdate=16 January 2019}} and winning praise for his performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/flamengo/jean-lucas-encanta-com-futebol-classico-pede-passagem-fla.html|title=Jean Lucas encanta com 'futebol clássico' e pede passagem no Fla|trans-title=Jean Luca delights with 'classic football' and knocks on Fla's door|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=20 January 2018|access-date=17 July 2018}}
Jean Lucas renewed his contract with Flamengo on 16 February 2018, signing until 2021 with a €30 million clause.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/no-embalo-de-vinicius-jr-jean-lucas-renova-com-multa-superior-a-r-100-milhoes.ghtml|title=No embalo de Vinícius Jr, Jean Lucas renova com multa superior a R$ 100 milhões|trans-title=In Vinícius Jr's tail, Jean Lucas renews with clause above the R$ 100 million|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=16 February 2012|accessdate=16 January 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/21-04-2018/flamengo-america-mg.ghtml|title=Júlio César se aposenta em grande estilo, e Flamengo bate América-MG com dois gols de Henrique Dourado|trans-title=Júlio César retires on a high note, and Flamengo defeat América-MG with two goals from Henrique Dourado|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=21 March 2018|access-date= 17 July 2018}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/libertadores/ultimas-noticias/2018/05/23/river-plate-arg-x-flamengo.htm|title=Flamengo só empata com River e entra no caminho de gigantes nas oitavas|trans-title=Flamengo only draw with River and get in the way of giants in the round of 16|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=23 May 2018|access-date=17 July 2018}}
==Loan to Santos==
On 9 February 2019, Jean Lucas joined fellow top tier club Santos on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/volante-jean-lucas-e-o-novo-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-2019/|title=Volante Jean Lucas é o novo reforço do Santos FC para 2019|trans-title=Defensive midfielder Jean Lucas is the new addition of Santos FC for 2019|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=9 February 2019|accessdate=10 February 2019}} Initially a backup to Alison and Carlos Sánchez, he became a regular starter under Jorge Sampaoli.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/jean-lucas-se-firma-no-santos-antes-de-jogo-contra-o-palmeiras-rival-de-estreia-como-titular.ghtml|title=Jean Lucas se firma no Santos antes de jogo contra o Palmeiras, rival de estreia como titular|trans-title=Jean Lucas establishes himself at Santos before match against Palmeiras, rival of debut as a starter|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=16 May 2019|accessdate=24 June 2019}}
=Lyon=
On 20 June 2019, Flamengo accepted an €8 million offer from Lyon for Jean Lucas.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2019/06/20/flamengo-vende-jean-lucas-emprestado-ao-santos-ao-lyon-fra.htm|title=Flamengo vende Jean Lucas, emprestado ao Santos, ao Lyon (FRA)|trans-title=Flamengo sell Jean Lucas, on loan at Santos, to Lyon (FRA)|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=20 June 2019|accessdate=24 June 2019}} He officially joined the club five days later, signing a five-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://football-news24.com/ligue-1/olympique-lyonnais/official-jean-lucas-joins-olympique-lyonnais/|title=Official: Jean Lucas joins Olympique Lyonnais|publisher=Football News 24|date=25 June 2019|accessdate=25 June 2019}}
== 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.{{cite news |title=Le milieu de l'OL Jean Lucas prêté à Brest (officiel) |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Le-milieu-de-l-ol-jean-lucas-prete-a-brest-officiel/1213479 |access-date=12 January 2021 |work=L'Équipe |date=12 January 2021 |language=French}}
= 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.{{Cite web|last=Zemour|first=Samuel|date=2 August 2021|title=Jean Lucas s'engage à l'AS Monaco jusqu'en 2026|trans-title=Jean Lucas signed for AS Monaco until 2026|url=https://www.footmercato.net/a6396134679778842395-jean-lucas-sengage-a-las-monaco-jusquen-2026|access-date=3 August 2021|website=Foot Mercato|language=fr}}
=Santos return=
On 15 July 2023, Santos announced the return of Jean Lucas on a four-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/santos-fc-acerta-compra-junto-ao-monaco-e-assina-contrato-de-quatro-anos-com-jean-lucas/|title=Santos FC acerta compra junto ao Mônaco e assina contrato de quatro anos com Jean Lucas|trans-title=Santos FC agree purchase with Monaco and sign four-year contract with Jean Lucas|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=15 July 2023|accessdate=17 July 2023}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/santos/estreia-de-jean-lucas-pelo-santos-tem-chapeu-assistencia-e-cansaco,5c6703419a8eebab724d009115b051a1p70y2kff.html|title=Estreia de Jean Lucas pelo Santos tem chapéu, assistência e cansaço|trans-title=Debut of Jean Lucas for Santos has lob, assist and tiredness|publisher=Terra|language=pt-BR|date=24 July 2023|accessdate=25 July 2023}}
=Bahia=
On 10 January 2024, after Santos' first-ever relegation, Jean Lucas was announced at Bahia on a contract until December 2028.{{cite web|url=https://www.esporteclubebahia.com.br/novo-reforco-8/|title=Novo reforço|trans-title=New addition|publisher=EC Bahia|language=pt-BR|date=10 January 2024|accessdate=10 January 2024}}
Career statistics
{{updated|11 December 2023}}{{Soccerway|jean-lucas-oliveira/474926|Jean Lucas|access-date=16 January 2019}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||||
| rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|State League !colspan=2|Cup !colspan=2|Continental !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3"|Flamengo
|2018 |14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2All appearances in Copa Libertadores | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2019
|Série A |0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 0 | ||
| Santos (loan)
|2019 |Série A |9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Lyon
|11 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | 1All appearances in UEFA Champions League | 0 | 2All appearances in Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 17 | 3 | ||
| 2020–21
|Ligue 1 |8 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 8 | 0 | ||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!19 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 3 | ||
| Lyon B
|1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Brest (loan)
|Ligue 1 |16 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan="3" |Monaco
|Ligue 1 |28 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | 9Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 39 | 2 | |||
| 2022–23
|Ligue 1 |6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 4One appearance in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2" |Total
!34 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 49 | 2 | |||
| Santos
|2023 | rowspan="3" | Série A |22 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 22 | 0 | |||||
| rowspan="2" |Bahia
|2024 |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3" |Career total
!115 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 5 |
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Honours
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://www.asmonaco.com/en/joueurs/jean-lucas/ Profile] at the AS Monaco FC website
- {{Soccerway|jean-lucas-oliveira/474926|Jean Lucas}}
- {{LFP Ligue 1|jean-lucas-de-souza-oliveira}}
{{Esporte Clube Bahia squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jean Lucas}}
Category:Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city)
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Category:Championnat National 2 players
Category:CR Flamengo footballers
Category:Olympique Lyonnais players
Category:Stade Brestois 29 players
Category:Esporte Clube Bahia players
Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in France
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Monaco
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in France
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Monaco