CameroonJean Onana: profile
Jean Onana (born 8 January 2000 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Beşiktaş J.K..
Onana started out at Leixões S.C. in 2019. He has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2019. His most appearances came at Genoa CFC (2025–2026), where he made 12 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 19 appearances and 0 goals.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Portugal, Turkey and Italy
- Latest move
- Genoa CFC (30 Jan 2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- John Utaka, Ryan Mendes and Michael Mancienne (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 |  Leixões S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 2023– |  Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Genoa CFC |
Serie A | – | – |
| 2025–2026 | Genoa CFC |
Serie A | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean Onana?
Jean Onana was born on 8 January 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Jean Onana born?
Jean Onana was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which clubs has Jean Onana played for?
Jean Onana's recorded clubs are Leixões S.C., Beşiktaş J.K. and Genoa CFC.
What team does Jean Onana play for now?
According to the latest data, Jean Onana plays for Beşiktaş J.K..
How tall is Jean Onana?
Jean Onana is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Jean Onana play?
Jean Onana plays as a midfielder.
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