Jean-Victor Makengo

Jean-Victor Makengo (born 12 June 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Lorient.

Club career Makengo is a youth exponent from 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 Lorient made a €5 million bid for the midfielder, refused by Caen.

He scored his first two goals in a professional match against 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 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.

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Club

France U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2015