Jean Lucas (footballer, born 1998)

Jean Lucas de Souza Oliveira (born 22 June 1998), known as Jean Lucas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bahia.

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.

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

Jean Lucas renewed his contract with Flamengo on 16 February 2018, signing until 2021 with a €30 million clause. 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Santos return
On 15 July 2023, Santos announced the return of Jean Lucas on a four-year contract. 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.

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

Honours
Lyon


 * Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20