Jhon Lucumí

Biography

Jhon Janer Lucumí Bonilla (born 26 June 1998) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Colombia national team. A youth product of hometown club Deportivo Cali, Lucumí made his professional football debut with the first team in 2015. After three years with the club, he transferred to Belgian Pro League side Genk, where he achieved a league title along with the Belgian Super Cup in his first season. In 2021, Lucumí won the Belgian Cup before moving to Serie A to play for Bologna the following year. He was a fundamental part of the squad that won the Coppa Italia in 2025. At youth level, Lucumí was part of the Colombia U-17 squad that won gold at the 2014 South American Games. Additionally, he represented his country at the 2015 South American U-17 Championship. In 2018, he received his first call-up to Colombia's senior team; however, his debut wouldn't come until a year later in a friendly against Panama. Lucumí participated in three editions of the Copa América, (2019, 2021, and 2024), earning a bronze medal in 2021 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. He also took part at the 2026 International Football Cup.