Jean Lucas shines with goals, boosts hopes of Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Midfielder Jean Lucas continues to be one of Bahia’s standout players. His recent performances, crowned with three goals in two Ba-Vi derbies, led to the team winning the Bahia state championship and reignited hopes for a new call-up to the Brazilian National Team under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti.

The player scored two goals in the comeback that secured the state title against Vitória and found the net again in the 1-1 draw against the same opponent in Série A. This scoring streak comes at a crucial moment, just before the final call-ups ahead of the World Cup.

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Consistency and Numbers That Stand Out

Jean Lucas’s regularity has been a key factor in his good form. Since arriving at Bahia, the midfielder has become synonymous with consistency. In 130 matches for the club, he has scored 20 goals and provided 10 assists. According to SofaScore data, since his debut in 2024, Jean Lucas is the midfielder with the most goal involvements among all players in his position in the Brasileirão.

In Série A, his presence is impressive: 92% participation, with 74 games out of a possible 80, never missing a match due to injury. In the 2025 Libertadores, he was Bahia’s top scorer with four goals, becoming the club’s second-highest scorer in the history of the competition.

The Player’s Perspective and the Coach’s Importance

Jean Lucas himself remains calm regarding his future with the National Team. “I have to do my job for Bahia, and from there I’ll be on the radar. I’m very calm about it, and I leave it in God’s hands. The most important thing is to be performing well and helping my team,” said the 27-year-old midfielder.

He also highlighted the importance of coach Rogério in his development. “Rogério has been very important to me since I arrived here, giving me the freedom to get into the box and also demanding that from me. I identify a lot with the club and the city. I’m very proud to wear Bahia’s shirt every day and also to have put the club back in the National Team. I hope it happens again,” he said, recalling that he was Bahia’s first representative in the Brazilian National Team in 34 years.

Recent History with the National Team

Jean Lucas has already had spells with the Brazilian National Team. He was present in the World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia in September last year, making his debut against the Bolivians in El Alto, at over 4,000 meters of altitude. Later, he was also included in the squads for friendlies against Japan, South Korea, Senegal, and Tunisia, showing that his performance is already being monitored by the coaching staff.

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