Jean-Victor Makengo (born 12 June 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Lorient.
Club career
Makengo is a youth exponent from SM Caen. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 29 November 2015 against Girondins de Bordeaux. His potential had him linked to top clubs such as both Manchester United and Manchester City. On 31 August 2016, French side FC Lorient made a €5 million bid for the midfielder, refused by Caen.
He scored his first two goals in a professional match against AS Nancy in 4–2 in Coupe de la Ligue. He made 17 appearances in Ligue 1 in the 2016–17 season. At the end of the season, he was called up to France U21 team but missed the matches due to injuries.
On 9 June 2017, Makengo joined French side OGC Nice.
On 25 June 2019, Makengo was loaned to Toulouse for one year with an option to buy.
On 5 October 2020, Makengo joined Udinese for five years, with a transfer fee around €3.5 million.
On 30 January 2023, Makengo signed a 4.5-year contract with Lorient.
Personal life
Born in France, Makengo is of DR Congolese descent. He has older siblings, who are both older than him. Makengo is a youth international for France.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 1 February 2023
Honours
France U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2015
References
External links
- Jean-Victor Makengo at the French Football Federation (in French)
