Jean II Makoun (, born 29 May 1983) is a Cameroonian former footballer who played as a central midfielder. He played for the Cameroon national football team from 2003 to 2015. Career LOSC Lille Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Makoun began his career in his native Cameroon at Cotonsport Garoua, where he was part of the team's youth setup. Following this, he spent time at other Cameroonian clubs Jeunesse Star and Tonnerre Yaoundé, before moving to France, to join Ligue 1 club Lille. Makoun started out playing in the centre–back position but when he was at Lille, Makoun began playing in the centre–back position. Having progressed through the ranks of Lille youth system, he signed his professional contract, keeping him until 2006. Makoun was called up to the first team by Manager Claude Puel during the 2002–03 season. He made his Lille debut, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against SC Bastia on 2 November 2002. Makoun made his first start for the side, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 loss against OGC Nice on 10 January 2003. At the end of the 2002–03 season, he went on to make thirteen appearances in all competitions. At the start of the 2003–04 season, Makoun scored his first goal for the club, as they beat the defending champion, Lyon, to win 1–0. He quickly became a first team regular for the side under the management of Puel, who was impressed with his quality performance. As the season progressed, Makoun began to develop for the side by displaying "good technique and a lucidity which regularly allows him to play his role as a passer." It wasn't until on 31 October 2003 when Makoun scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Nîmes Olympique in the second round of the Coupe de la Ligue. Two months later on 17 December 2003, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Saint-Étienne in the last 16 of the Coupe de la Ligue. At the end of the 2003–04 season, Makoun went on to make thirty–four appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. At the start of the 2004–05 season, Makoun continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position. Makoun started the season well when he helped Lille win the UEFA Intertoto Cup after beating U.D. Leiria 2–0 on