Jhon Lucumí secured a four-year contract with Juventus on 17 August 2026, marking the latest chapter in a professional career that began at Deportivo Cali. Since his 2015 debut, the Colombian centre-back has played across top-tier European leagues, securing major domestic titles in both Belgium and Italy while becoming a fixture for his national team.
Early Career and Deportivo Cali
Born in Cali on 26 June 1998, Lucumí joined the youth academy of Deportivo Cali in 2007. He transitioned to the senior team in 2015, marking his formal professional top-flight debut on 17 February 2016 against Fortaleza CEIF. Throughout his tenure at the club, he gained experience in continental competition, including appearances in the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Libertadores, before departing for European football in July 2018.
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Lucumí signed with KRC Genk on 17 July 2018. His inaugural season included a Belgian First Division A title and a Belgian Super Cup victory. He remained a regular presence through 2022, notably helping the squad win the Belgian Cup in 2021 after defeating Standard Liège. During his four-year stint, he also competed in the UEFA Champions League and scored goals against RB Salzburg and Zulte Waregem.
Italian Campaigns and Bologna
In August 2022, Lucumí transferred to Serie A side Bologna. He integrated into the starting lineup quickly, participating in 33 league matches during his debut season. His tenure in Italy culminated in the 2024–25 season with a Coppa Italia victory—the club's first since 1974—and a historic qualification for the UEFA Champions League. He recorded his first goal in the latter competition against Lille in November 2024.
International Representation
A gold medalist at the 2014 South American Games, Lucumí debuted for the senior Colombia national team in a 2019 friendly against Panama. He has represented his nation across three editions of the Copa América, earning a bronze medal in 2021 and a runner-up finish in 2024. Additionally, he participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and remains active in international qualification campaigns.
Fast facts
- Born: 26 June 1998, Cali, Colombia
- Professional Debut: 2015
- Position: Centre-back
- Notable Club Titles: Belgian First Division A (2018-19), Belgian Cup (2021), Coppa Italia (2025)
- Senior International Debut: 3 June 2019
- Current Club: Juventus
Questions readers ask
Which major trophies has Jhon Lucumí won?
He has won the Belgian First Division A title, the Belgian Super Cup, the Belgian Cup, and the 2025 Coppa Italia.
When did Lucumí make his debut for the Colombia national team?
He made his senior debut on 3 June 2019, starting in a friendly match against Panama.
