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{{Short description|Cameroonian footballer (born 1983)}}
{{lead too short|date=August 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jean Makoun
| image = Makoun2012.JPG
| upright = 1.1
| caption = Makoun with [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]] in 2012
| full_name = Jean II Makoun
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|5|29}}
| birth_place = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon
| height = 1.73 m<ref name="flcjm">[http://www.frenchleague.com/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=102635 FrenchLeague.com – Jean Makoun] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005114617/http://www.frenchleague.com/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=102635 |date=5 October 2008 }}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub = 
| youthyears1 = 1997–1999
| youthclubs1 = [[Cotonsport Garoua]]
| youthyears2 = 2000
| youthclubs2 = Jeunesse Star
| youthyears3 = 2001
| youthclubs3 = [[Tonnerre Yaoundé]]
| years1 = 2001–2008
| clubs1 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]]
| caps1 = 165
| goals1 = 9
| years2 = 2008–2011
| clubs2 = [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]]
| caps2 = 76
| goals2 = 8
| years3 = 2011–2013
| clubs3 = [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]
| caps3 = 9
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = → [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]]  (loan)
| caps4 = 23
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2012–2013
| clubs5 = → [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Stade Rennais]]  (loan)
| caps5 = 28
| goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2013–2015
| clubs6 = [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Stade Rennais]]
| caps6 = 59
| goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2015–2017
| clubs7 = [[Antalyaspor]]
| caps7 = 33
| goals7 = 4
| years8 = 2018–2020
| clubs8 = Merit Alsancak Yesilova SK
| caps8 = 25
| goals8 = 6
| totalcaps = 418
| totalgoals = 34
| nationalyears1 = 2003–2014
| nationalteam1 = [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]]
| nationalcaps1 = 68
| nationalgoals1 = 10
}}

'''Jean II Makoun''' ({{IPA|fr|ʒɑ̃ dø mɑkun}}; born 29 May 1983) is a Cameroonian former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. He played for the [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon national team]] from 2003 to 2015.<ref name="flcjm" />

==Club career==

===Lille===
[[File:Makoun.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Makoun during his time with [[Lille OSC|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.<ref name="Makoun Early Career">{{cite news|title=Jean Makoun: Ready for battle|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/jean-makoun-ready-for-battle-1.899768|publisher=CBC Sports|date=9 June 2010|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="Makoun Cameroon">{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun : " Si je peux aider et apporter mon expérience "|url=https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Jean-ii-makoun-si-je-peux-aider-et-apporter-mon-experience/1141946|publisher=France Football|language=fr|date=10 June 2020|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Following this, he spent time at other Cameroonian clubs Jeunesse Star and [[Tonnerre Yaoundé]], before moving to France, to join [[Ligue 1]] club [[Lille OSC|Lille]].<ref name="Makoun Early Career"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/players/j/jean-ii-makoun|title=JEAN IIMAKOUN|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627163805/https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/players/j/jean-ii-makoun|archive-date=27 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Makoun Early Career 2">{{cite news|title=Interview : Jean II Makoun - Le futur Lion de Lille (Afrik.com)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/interview/interview-jean-ii-makoun-le-futur,1843.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=22 September 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun started out playing in the centre–back position but when he was at Lille, Makoun began playing in the centre–back position.<ref name="Makoun Early Career 2"/> Having progressed through the ranks of Lille youth system, he signed his professional contract, keeping him until 2006.<ref name="Makoun Early Career 2"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Les joueurs camerounais ont la cote en Europe (CT)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/actualites/les-joueurs-camerounais-ont-la,1646.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=16 July 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

Makoun was called up to the first team by Manager [[Claude Puel]] during the 2002–03 season.<ref name="Makoun Early Career"/> He made his Lille debut, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against [[SC Bastia]] on 2 November 2002.<ref name="Makoun Career1">{{cite news|title=Hommage de Lille à Jean II Makoun|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/hommage-de-lille-a-jean-ii-makoun,9443|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=2 November 2002|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun made his first start for the side, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 loss against [[OGC Nice]] on 10 January 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/209/nice-2-0-lille|title=NICE 2-0 LILLE|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=10 January 2003|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627203107/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/209/nice-2-0-lille|archive-date=27 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2002–03 season, he went on to make thirteen appearances in all competitions.<ref name="Makoun Career1"/>

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.<ref name="Makoun Career1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Lions en club : Jean II Makoun entre dans l'histoire du championnat français de L1 (Camfoot.com)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/lions-en-club-jean-ii-makoun-entre,1715.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=4 August 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He quickly became a first team regular for the side under the management of Puel, who was impressed with his quality performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Les lions en club : Pierre Womé montre le chemin des filets dès la 1re journée (Camfoot.com)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/les-lions-en-club-pierre-wome,1789.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=1 September 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Les lions en club : Job marque et offre la première victoire de la saison à M'boro (Camfoot.com)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/les-lions-en-club-job-marque-et,1840.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=22 September 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jean II MAKOUN : " Nous avons un peu manqué de solidarité "|url=https://www.camfoot.com/interview/jean-ii-makoun-nous-avons-un-peu,4370.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=22 February 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Lions en Club : Encore un but de Webo ce week-end, Eto'o, Emana et Douala en font autant|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/lions-en-club-encore-un-but-de,4441.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=8 March 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/48854|title=FEUILLE DE MATCH NÎMES OLYMPIQUE 0–2 LOSC|publisher=Ligue de Football Professionnel|language=fr|date=31 October 2003|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124230759/http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/48854|archive-date=24 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two months later on 17 December 2003, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 loss against [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]] in the last 16 of the Coupe de la Ligue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/48862|title=FEUILLE DE MATCH LOSC LILLE 2 –3 AS SAINT-ETIENNE|publisher=Ligue de Football Professionnel|language=fr|date=17 December 2003|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414064252/http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/48862|archive-date=14 April 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Makoun Lille 2004–05">{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun : Nous n'avons pas peur de la Côte d'Ivoire|url=https://www.camfoot.com/interview/jean-ii-makoun-nous-n-avons-pas,6237.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=30 June 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Herve Tum's two goals Knockout Marseille and a nice start for Eto'o in la Liga|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/herve-tum-s-two-goals-knockout,5083.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=31 August 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Camerounian players on target before the break|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/camerounian-players-on-target,5206.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=5 October 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Big game for Douala Mbella and Meyong scores winning goal for his club|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/big-game-for-douala-mbella-and,5265.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=20 October 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Albert Meyong Ze was fatal for Sporting Lisbon|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/albert-meyong-ze-was-fatal-for,5121|publisher=Cam Foot|date=14 September 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Eto'o, Webo, Emana, Epalle, Ipoua and Kioyo all scored this past weekend in Europe|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/eto-o-webo-emana-epalle-ipoua-and,5623|publisher=Cam Foot|date=27 January 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun started the season well when he helped Lille win the [[2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup|UEFA Intertoto Cup]] after beating [[U.D. Leiria]] 2–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round=1960/Match=79336/Report=MS.html|title=Lille 0–0 União de Leiria|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=10 August 2004|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040821110645/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round%3D1960/Match%3D79336/Report%3DMS.html|archive-date=21 August 2004|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round=1960/Match=79337/Report=MS.html|title=União de Leiria 0–2 (a.e.t.) Lille|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=24 August 2004|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041011164314/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round%3D1960/Match%3D79337/Report%3DMS.html|archive-date=11 October 2004|url-status=dead}}</ref> It wasn't until on 21 December 2004 when Makoun scored his first goal of the season against [[RC Strasbourg Alsace|Strasbourg Alsace]] in the third round of the [[Coupe de la Ligue]], as Lille lost 4–2 in penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/49664|title=FEUILLE DE MATCH RC STRASBOURG ALSACE 1–1 LOSC|publisher=Ligue de Football Professionnel|language=fr|date=21 December 2004|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211192333/http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/49664|archive-date=11 February 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, during a 0–0 draw against [[FC Sochaux-Montbéliard|Sochaux]] on 5 February 2005, he suffered a knee injury in the 6th minute, resulting in his substitution and was sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun blow for Lille|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11813/2326209/makoun-blow-for-lille|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 February 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> It wasn't until on 20 March 2005 when Makoun returned to the starting line–up against [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]], as he helped the side draw 0–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Feutchine and Njock Score in Weekend Action|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/feutchine-and-njock-score-in,5867.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=24 March 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2004–05 season, Makoun went on to make forty–seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Reflecting to the 2004–05 season, he said: "I had a great season. If I drew the attention of France-Foot journalists, it is because I have been very consistent. My club, Lille, was aligned on several fronts. We started our season with the Inter-toto cup. After this stage, we were eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the Uefa Cup by Auxerre. In the league, we finished in second place, a position that directly qualifies us for the next Champions League. Unfortunately, for the two trophies competing in France, our journey was not very brilliant".<ref name="Makoun Lille 2004–05"/>

At the start of the 2005–06 season, Makoun started the season well when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–3 draw against [[AC Ajaccio]] on 8 August 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chago Scores Twice In Croatia, Makoun Heads In Another Goal|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/chago-scores-twice-in-croatia,6377.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=11 August 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Meyong Grabs A Pair Of Goals In Portugal, N'Gal Nets One In Finland|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/meyong-grabs-a-pair-of-goals-in,6460.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=11 September 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Eto'o Gets A Hat Trick As Barcelona Qualifies for Knockout stage of Champions League|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/eto-o-gets-a-hat-trick-as,6667.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=5 November 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille, la confirmation|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-la-confirmation-144319.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=25 May 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun : " Je commence à faire mon trou "|url=https://www.camfoot.com/interview/jean-ii-makoun-je-commence-a-faire,7129.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=20 March 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Notre équipe-type|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/notre-equipe-type-144427.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=15 May 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> His second goal for the side came on 17 September 2005, in a 4–0 win against OGC Nice.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/2254/next|title=LILLE 4-0 NICE|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=17 September 2005|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628100301/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/2254/next|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later on 22 October 2005, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against [[FC Nantes]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bengondo Scores Three Goals, Eto'o, Mezague and Yontcha Score Twice Over The Weekend|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/bengondo-scores-three-goals-eto-o,6651.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=27 October 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> His performance against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in the UEFA Champions League earned him praises from the British media.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rumour mill: Reds monitor Makoun|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rumour-mill-reds-monitor-makoun-1091051|publisher=Manchester Evening News|date=8 November 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Makoun ready for Lille exit|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/2373433/makoun-ready-for-lille-exit|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Manchester United 0-0 Lille|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4349030.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 October 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille 1-0 Manchester United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4387984.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> After spending January with his international duty, Makoun returned to the first team, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] on 12 February 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Equipe type L1 : De Tony Sylva à Kalou|url=https://www.football.fr/can/equipe-type-l1-de-tony-sylva-a-kalou-146511.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=11 January 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=La Coupe d'Afrique des nations prive des équipes de Ligue 1 de nombreux joueurs|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2006/01/10/la-coupe-d-afrique-des-nations-prive-des-equipes-de-ligue-1-de-nombreux-joueurs_729290_3242.html|publisher=Le Monde|language=fr|date=10 January 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Paris était solide|url=https://www.football.fr/psg/paris-etait-solide-145981.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=12 February 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, he was then sent–off for a straight red card in the 50th minute, in a 1–0 win against [[AS Monaco]] on 26 February 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lille voit l'Europe|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-voit-leurope-145700.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=26 February 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> After serving a one match, Makoun returned to the starting line–up on 9 March 2006, helping the side win 1–0 against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] in [[2005–06 UEFA Cup#Round of 16|the first leg of the UEFA Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lille prend une option|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-prend-une-option-2-145526.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=9 March 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 25 March 2006, he made his 100th appearance for the side, in a 2–2 draw against Strasbourg.<ref name="Makoun Career1"/> It wasn't until on 6 May 2006 when Makoun scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 4–0 win against Lyon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2006/05/06/lille-par-ko-5349|title=LILLE PAR K.O|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=6 May 2006|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628101408/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2006/05/06/lille-par-ko-5349|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, the win saw the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Un trio en Nord|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/un-trio-en-nord-144440.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=14 May 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2005–06 season, he went on to make forty–three appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2006–07 season, Makoun was linked a move away from Lille over the summer, but he made it clear of staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun leaves door ajar|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11813/2383817/makoun-leaves-door-ajar|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille, la voie du Nord|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-la-voie-du-nord-143879.html|publisher=Football Francelanguage=French|date=31 July 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'ogre a encore faim!|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/logre-a-encore-faim-143846.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=3 August 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun, Lille|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/makoun-le-lillois,7543.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=9 August 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Des Dogues sans mordant|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/des-dogues-sans-mordant-2-140211.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=3 February 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Les dents de Bodmer|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/les-dents-de-bodmer-141398.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=4 December 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille aux regrets|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-aux-regrets-3-139789.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=8 March 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Les Verts renaissent|url=https://www.football.fr/asse/les-verts-renaissent-2-139126.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=6 May 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He then helped the side qualify for the UEFA Champions League Group after beating [[FK Rabotnički]] 4–0 on aggregate in both legs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/84655--lille-vs-rabotnicki/|title=Lille 3–0 Rabotnički|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=9 August 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514165907/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84655/index.html|archive-date=14 May 2013|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/84656--rabotnicki-vs-lille/|title=Rabotnički 0–1 Lille|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=23 August 2006|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012074754/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84656/postmatch/report/index.html#lille+macedonian+drea|archive-date=12 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> It was announced on 10 October 2006 that Makoun signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Les ambitions du Losc|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/les-ambitions-du-losc-142615.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=10 October 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Four days later on 14 October 2006, he set up the club's equalising goal, in a 1–1 draw against [[Troyes AC|Troyes]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Les Dogues s'en sortent bien|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/les-dogues-sen-sortent-bien-142564.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=14 October 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Three days later on 17 October 2006, Makoun scored his first goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against [[AEK Athens F.C.|AEK Athens]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lille en beauté!|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-en-beaute-142477.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=17 October 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Three months later on 24 January 2007, he scored his second goal of the game, in a 1–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Les Dogues mordent à nouveau|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/les-dogues-mordent-a-nouveau-2-140371.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=24 January 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Despite being sidelined on four occasions during the 2006–07 season, Makoun made forty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Les Dogues mordent la poussière|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/les-dogues-mordent-la-poussiere-3-143040.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=16 September 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lens, la panne sèche|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/lens-la-panne-seche-139484.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=5 April 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Le bal des relégables|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/le-bal-des-relegables-8-139258.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=25 April 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

Having missed the opening game of the season, Makoun made his first appearance of the 2007–08 season, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against [[FC Metz|Metz]] on 12 August 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lille en chantier|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-en-chantier-138184.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=9 August 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Corners fatals!|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/corners-fatals-138129.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=12 August 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 26 August 2007, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le PSG sauve sa peau|url=https://www.football.fr/psg/le-psg-sauve-sa-peau-137914.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=26 August 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Since the start of the 2007–08 season, Makoun started in the next eleven league matches before being sidelined with an abdominal wall.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lens-Lille en direct|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lens-lille-en-direct-3-137527.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=26 September 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille, la crise|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-la-crise-137119.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=27 October 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Le cahier de la semaine (2 au 4 novembre 2007)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/le-cahier-de-la-semaine-2-au-4,8793.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=4 November 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> It wasn't until on 24 November 2007 when he returned to the starting line–up, as Lille lost 2–0 against [[AS Nancy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ligue 1 : Lyon et Marseille se rassurent|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2007/11/25/ligue-1-lyon-et-marseille-se-rassurent_982311_3242.html|publisher=Le Monde|language=fr|date=25 November 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille cible ses besoins|url=https://www.football.fr/mercato/lille-cible-ses-besoins-136222.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=7 January 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> After being sidelined due to his international commitment with Cameroon, Makoun returned to the starting line–up, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against [[Valenciennes FC|Valenciennes]] on 8 March 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=L'équipe-type Ligue 1 de la CAN|url=https://www.football.fr/can/lequipe-type-ligue-1-de-la-can-136067.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=19 January 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nancy et Marseille en ballottage pour le podium, Sochaux en reconquête|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2008/03/09/nancy-met-la-pression-sur-l-om-sochaux-en-reconquete_1020609_3242.html|publisher=Le Monde|language=fr|date=9 March 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He then regained his first team place for the rest of the 2007–08 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Une affaire en Nord|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/une-affaire-en-nord-135334.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=11 March 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Le baromètre des Bleus|url=https://www.football.fr/equipe-de-france/le-barometre-des-bleus-8-135255.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=17 March 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lille mord à pleines dents|url=https://www.football.fr/lille/lille-mord-a-pleines-dents-134700.html|publisher=Football France|language=fr|date=24 April 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> It wasn't until on 20 April 2008 when Makoun scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]<ref>{{cite news|title=OM 1-3 Lille : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3092/om-1-3-lille-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=22 April 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

Following this, Makoun's performances attracted interest from clubs around Europe, including [[Premier League]] clubs [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], as well as [[Serie A]] club [[Juventus]], and French clubs [[AS Monaco]], [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]], and [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_3555755,00.html|title=Prem rivals battle for Makoun|publisher=Sky Sports|date=12 May 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513190813/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_3555755,00.html|archive-date=13 May 2008|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spurs' Makoun bid set to fail|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/3674950|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 June 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He became a firm fixture in the Lille side, making more than 150 appearances for the team in the league, and playing [[UEFA Champions League]] football. Upon leaving the club, Lille pay tribute to him, praising his courage, commitment and his loyalty.<ref name="Makoun Career1"/>

===Lyon===
[[File:Bastos, Briand, Makoun 2010.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Makoun (third right) jogging, along with [[Michel Bastos]] and [[Jimmy Briand]] at Lyon, during the club's training sessions.]]

On 16 June 2008, Makoun signed with seven-time French champions [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] on a four-year contract, where he re–joined Manager Claude Puel shortly after.<ref name="jiimel">[http://www.olweb.fr/index.php?lng=fr&a=39963&pid=101002 Jean II Makoun est lyonnais]{{in lang|fr}}  {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204101710/http://www.olweb.fr/index.php?lng=fr&a=39963&pid=101002 |date=4 December 2008}}</ref> The fee was worth €14&nbsp;million with Lille set to receive another €1&nbsp;million based on incentives.<ref name="jiimel" /> During his time with Lyon, Makoun wore the number 17 shirt, which was retired in 2003 after the death of Cameroonian midfielder [[Marc-Vivien Foé]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Lomas|first=Mark|title=The biggest stories of the decade|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=713046&sec=reviewofthedecade&root=reviewofthedecade&cc=5901|work=[[ESPN]]|date=14 December 2009|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218032814/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=713046&sec=reviewofthedecade&root=reviewofthedecade&cc=5901|archive-date=18 December 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Makoun, also from Cameroon and a native of [[Yaoundé]], stated on wearing the number: "In memory of Marc, for me and for the whole Cameroon, this will be for something."<ref name="jiimel" />

Makoun started well on his debut for Olympique Lyonnais when he scored the club's first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over [[Toulouse FC|Toulouse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/08/10/lol-demarre-fort-9536|title=L'OL DÉMARRE FORT|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=10 August 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628162638/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/08/10/lol-demarre-fort-9536|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later on 23 August 2008, Makoun scored his second goal of the game, in a 2–0 win against [[Grenoble Foot 38|Grenoble Foot]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/08/23/lol-remporte-son-derby-aperitif-9588|title= L'OL REMPORTE SON DERBY "APÉRITIF"...|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=23 August 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628163603/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/08/23/lol-remporte-son-derby-aperitif-9588|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Since making his debut for Olympique Lyonnais, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven for the side, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun change de dimension|url=https://www.camfoot.com/les-lions-en-club/makoun-change-de-dimension,9778.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=3 October 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/09/20/reactions-reactions-reactions-9750|title=RÉACTIONS, RÉACTIONS, RÉACTIONS...|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=20 September 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628163919/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/09/20/reactions-reactions-reactions-9750|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/10/09/dans-les-tribunes-vip-dol-nancy-9859|title=DANS LES TRIBUNES VIP D'OL - NANCY|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=9 October 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628163858/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/10/09/dans-les-tribunes-vip-dol-nancy-9859|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/01/lol-perd-du-terrain-10760|title=L'OL PERD DU TERRAIN|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=1 March 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170807/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/01/lol-perd-du-terrain-10760|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/02/jean-ii-makoun-jouer-a-fond-10777|title=JEAN II MAKOUN: "JOUER À FOND"|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=2 March 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628171601/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/02/jean-ii-makoun-jouer-a-fond-10777|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In a UEFA Champions League match against [[FCSB|Steaua Bucharest]], Makoun set up the club's first goal of the game when they were 2–1, as they made a comeback with a 5–2 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/10/21/cet-ol-est-renversant-9934|title=CET OL EST RENVERSANT!|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=21 October 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628164855/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2008/10/21/cet-ol-est-renversant-9934|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later on 25 November 2008, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal, in a 2–1 win against [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2008/11/25/mission-accomplished|title=MISSION ACCOMPLISHED|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=25 November 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170143/https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2008/11/25/mission-accomplished|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored two goals in two matches between 8 February 2009 and 15 February 2009 against [[OGC Nice|Nice]] and [[Le Havre AC|Le Havre]] (which he also made a double assist during the match).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/02/08/lol-reste-en-pole-10610|title=L'OL RESTE EN PÔLE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=8 February 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170812/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/02/08/lol-reste-en-pole-10610|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/02/15/lecart-est-creuse-10661|title=L'ÉCART EST CREUSÉ|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=15 February 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170810/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/02/15/lecart-est-creuse-10661|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun scored two more goals in March, scoring against his former club, Lille in the round of 16 of Coupe de France, which Lyon lost 3–2 and [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] in the last-sixteen second leg of the UEFA Champions League, which Lyon lost 5–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/04/lol-chute-sur-le-fil-10788|title=L'OL CHUTE SUR LE FIL|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=4 March 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628171558/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/03/04/lol-chute-sur-le-fil-10788|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Barcelona 5-2 Lyon (agg 6-3)|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7938676.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 March 2009|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two months later on 12 May 2009, he scored twice for the side, as they won 3–0 against FC Nantes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/04/30/le-point-presse-de-claude-puel-11154|title=LE POINT PRESSE DE CLAUDE PUEL|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=30 April 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628172312/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/04/30/le-point-presse-de-claude-puel-11154|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/05/12/rassurant-11221|title=RASSURANT !|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=12 May 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628172303/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/05/12/rassurant-11221|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2008–09 season, Makoun made forty–six appearances and scoring ten times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/06/02/la-saison-lyonnaise-11363|title=LA SAISON LYONNAISE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=2 June 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628172253/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/06/02/la-saison-lyonnaise-11363|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

At the start of the 2009–10 season, Makoun continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/15/lol-assure-lessentiel-11660|title=L'OL ASSURE L'ESSENTIEL|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=15 August 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184119/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/15/lol-assure-lessentiel-11660|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/09/12/un-succes-au-forceps-11877|title=UN SUCCÈS AU FORCEPS|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=12 September 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184852/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/09/12/un-succes-au-forceps-11877|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/19/jean-ii-makoun-se-remettre-rapidement-dans-le-bain-12380|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : "SE REMETTRE RAPIDEMENT DANS LE BAIN"|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=19 November 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192852/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/19/jean-ii-makoun-se-remettre-rapidement-dans-le-bain-12380|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/20/lol-toujours-en-convalescence-12595|title=L'OL TOUJOURS EN CONVALESCENCE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=20 December 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192533/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/20/lol-toujours-en-convalescence-12595|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/02/jean-ii-makoun-ne-pas-se-desunir-12471|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " NE PAS SE DÉSUNIR"|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=2 December 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192839/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/02/jean-ii-makoun-ne-pas-se-desunir-12471|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[AJ Auxerre]] on 22 August 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/22/du-travail-bien-fait-11710|title=DU TRAVAIL BIEN FAIT|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=22 August 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184154/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/22/du-travail-bien-fait-11710|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed up by setting up the club's third goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against AS Nancy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/29/ils-montent-en-puissance-11770|title=ILS MONTENT EN PUISSANCE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=29 August 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184147/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/29/ils-montent-en-puissance-11770|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun then helped the side qualify for the UEFA Champions League Group after beating [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] 8–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/19/mission-presque-accomplie-11690|title=MISSION (PRESQUE) ACCOMPLIE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=18 August 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184124/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/19/mission-presque-accomplie-11690|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/25/c1-nous-voila-11737|title=C1 NOUS VOILÀ...|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=25 August 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628191215/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/08/25/c1-nous-voila-11737|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he was often inconsistent in midfield, which was subjected to criticism from Lyon fans and demands Makoun to leave the club, despite having played regularly.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun holds future doubts|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6179959/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 May 2010|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> Nevertheless, Makoun set up a goal for [[Lisandro López (footballer, born 1983)|Lisandro López]], in a 5–5 draw against [[Choc des Olympiques|rivals]], Marseille on 8 November 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/08/la-fievre-setait-emparee-de-gerland-12310|title=LA FIÈVRE S'ÉTAIT EMPARÉE DE GERLAND|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=8 November 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192903/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/08/la-fievre-setait-emparee-de-gerland-12310|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun then helped the club qualify for the knockout stage with thirteen points in the group stage, finishing in second place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/24/lol-cede-sa-premiere-place-12420|title=L'OL CÈDE SA PREMIÈRE PLACE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=24 November 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192849/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/24/lol-cede-sa-premiere-place-12420|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/09/la-seconde-place-pour-lol-12515|title=LA SECONDE PLACE POUR L'OL|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=9 December 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192931/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/12/09/la-seconde-place-pour-lol-12515|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he received a red card after a second bookable offence in a 0–0 draw against Toulouse on 7 February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/02/07/un-bon-point-de-pris-12889|title=UN BON POINT DE PRIS|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=7 February 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192523/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/02/07/un-bon-point-de-pris-12889|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Amid to suspension, Makoun scored the only goal in Lyon's first leg [[2009-10 UEFA Champions League knockout stage|UEFA Champions League knockout round]] win over [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] at [[Stade Gerland]] by hitting a looping shot from 25 yards out over the head of goalkeeper [[Iker Casillas]] and into the top corner of the net in the 47th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/02/16/du-reve-a-la-real-ite-12965|title=DU RÊVE À LA REAL-ITÉ... |publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=16 February 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192519/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/02/16/du-reve-a-la-real-ite-12965|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, Makoun said his goal 'delighted' him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun delighted with lead|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/5956205/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 February 2010|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> Eventually, Lyon went through to the next stage in the Champions League after a 1–1 draw in a second leg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/03/10/ils-lont-fait-13174|title=ILS L'ONT FAIT !|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=10 March 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192455/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/03/10/ils-lont-fait-13174|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Lyon was eliminated in the semi–finals in the UEFA Champions League after losing 4–0 against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/04/21/lol-impuissant-a-munich-13600|title=L'OL IMPUISSANT À MUNICH|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=21 April 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628195037/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/04/21/lol-impuissant-a-munich-13600|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lyon 0–3 Bayern Munich (agg 0 - 4)|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8643891.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2010|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Despite being sidelined on three occasions later in the 2009–10 season, he made forty–one appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/04/01/makoun-out-pour-rennes-cissokho-et-govou-incertains-13388|title=MAKOUN OUT POUR RENNES, CISSOKHO ET GOVOU INCERTAINS|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=1 April 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628195400/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/04/01/makoun-out-pour-rennes-cissokho-et-govou-incertains-13388|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/03/24/jean-ii-makoun-et-michel-bastos-avec-le-groupe-a-lentrainement-13304|title=JEAN II MAKOUN ET MICHEL BASTOS AVEC LE GROUPE À L'ENTRAÎNEMENT|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=24 March 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192448/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/03/24/jean-ii-makoun-et-michel-bastos-avec-le-groupe-a-lentrainement-13304|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Makoun made his first appearance of the 2010–11 season, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 loss against [[Stade Malherbe Caen|SM Caen]] on 15 August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/15/lol-chute-a-caen-14250|title=L'OL CHUTE À CAEN|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=16 August 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203045/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/15/lol-chute-a-caen-14250|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In a follow-up match against [[Stade Brestois 29]], he scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/21/lol-met-les-pendules-a-lheure-14291|title=L'OL MET LES PENDULES À L'HEURE|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=21 August 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628201453/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/21/lol-met-les-pendules-a-lheure-14291|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun then set up two goals, in a 3–1 win against [[RC Lens|Lens]] on 21 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/11/21/lol-aux-deux-visages-15115|title=L'OL AUX DEUX VISAGES|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=21 November 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203857/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/11/21/lol-aux-deux-visages-15115|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, his third season at Lyon was more even difficult for him, as he suffered a thigh injury and endured an up and down as he experiencing peaks and troughs aplenty.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lyon's Makoun seeks January exit|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/9177452.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 November 2010|access-date=6 January 2013}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/24/jean-ii-makoun-personne-ne-mempechera-de-faire-mon-travail-14312|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " PERSONNE NE M'EMPÊCHERA DE FAIRE MON TRAVAIL "|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=24 August 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628201447/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/08/24/jean-ii-makoun-personne-ne-mempechera-de-faire-mon-travail-14312|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/11/10/jean-ii-makoun-jai-envie-de-jouer-15018|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " J'AI ENVIE DE JOUER "|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=10 November 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203907/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/11/10/jean-ii-makoun-jai-envie-de-jouer-15018|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>  Even worse when he struggled to hold down a regular first-team place.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun hints at Lyon exit|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6498917/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 November 2010|access-date=6 January 2013}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/09/14/lol-repart-en-campagne-14458|title=L'OL REPART EN CAMPAGNE…|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=14 September 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628201438/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/09/14/lol-repart-en-campagne-14458|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun spoke out, saying that he might leave the club for a fresh start.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun considering move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6607340/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=22 December 2010|access-date=6 January 2013}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2011/01/05/makoun-ou-lenvie-de-jouer-15463|title=MAKOUN OU L'ENVIE DE JOUER|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=5 January 2011|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203824/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2011/01/05/makoun-ou-lenvie-de-jouer-15463|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> By the time Makoun departed Olympique Lyonnais, he made seventeen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

===Aston Villa===
[[2010-11 avfc|On 12 January 2011]], Lyon revealed via their official website that Makoun had travelled to England in order to discuss a possible move to Premier League club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], managed by former Lyon boss [[Gérard Houllier]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2011/01/12/communique-15499|title=COMMUNIQUÉ|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=12 January 2011|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203814/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2011/01/12/communique-15499|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Three days later, on 15 January 2011, Aston Villa completed the signing of Makoun on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £6.2m.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa complete deal for Lyon's Jean Makoun|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/9359867.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 January 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> On 21 January 2011, Villa and Makoun were handed international clearance and a work permit, with this announcement it was also revealed that he would take over the number 17 shirt from fellow West African [[Moustapha Salifou]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Jean Makoun should be fit for Wigan debut|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-jean-makoun-should-147097|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=21 January 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

He made his [[Premier League]] debut for Aston Villa in an away match against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] at the [[DW Stadium]] on 25 January 2011 in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wigan 1 Aston Villa 2: Mat Kendrick's big match report and stats|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wigan-1-aston-villa-2-147302|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=25 January 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, on 12 February 2011, Makoun was sent off after receiving a straight red card for a tackle on [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]'s [[DJ Campbell]], as they drew 1–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 1–1 Aston Villa|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9391041.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2011|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> After a match, Makoun received a three match ban.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Jean Makoun could be banned for five weeks|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-jean-makoun-could-148492|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=14 February 2011|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> Upon his return from suspension, Makoun spoken out, saying that he was shocked to believe the length of his suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makoun shocked by ban length|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6813092/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=14 March 2011|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> Makoun made his return in a 0–1 defeat against [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] on 19 March 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa 0 Wolves 1: Full time report|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-0-wolves-1-150719|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=19 March 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, he began to find himself behind the pecking order in midfield position and never played for the club for the rest of the 2010–11 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Gary McAllister plans to give youth a chance against Arsenal|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-gary-mcallister-plans-154408|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=14 May 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Big guns to return for Wigan clash|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-big-guns-to-return-153736|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=4 May 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Makoun to fight for his midfield place|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-makoun-to-fight-for-his-midfield-152606|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=15 April 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2010–11 season, Makoun made eight appearances for the side in all competitions.

Following the departure of Houllier, Makoun struggled to hold down a first-team position at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{cite news|title=McLeish may let Makoun move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7117422/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=22 August 2011|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> His first and only appearance of the [[2011-12 Aston Villa F.C. season|2011–12 season]] came in a 2–0 [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] victory over [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]] on 23 August 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Villa reject Makoun approach|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_7120219,00.html|work=Sky Sports|date=23 August 2011}}</ref> After his work permit was delayed, he left [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] at the end of the [[2012–13 Premier League|2012–13 season]], with [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] deciding to make his [[Loan (sports)|loan move]] permanent for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroon's Jean Makoun signs permanent deal with Rennes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21993433|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=1 April 2013|access-date=1 April 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Work permit delay for Jean Makoun comeback|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-work-permit-delay-188516|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=13 July 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Work permit issues continue to thwart Jean Makoun|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-work-permit-issues-189743|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=4 August 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

====Loan to Olympiacos====
[[File:Olimpicos tren 2012 (6).jpg|thumb|left|200px|Makoun about to do kick up during training at his time at [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]].]]

On 28 August 2011, Makoun joined the Greek club [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]] on a season-long loan deal.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Premier League – Olympiakos sign Makoun on loan|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/29082011/58/premier-league-olympiakos-sign-makoun-loan.html|work=Yahoo Eurosport |date=29 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928212059/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/29082011/58/premier-league-olympiakos-sign-makoun-loan.html|archive-date=28 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he chose the number 77 for his shirt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2011/08/29/evangelos-marinakis-put-on-an-even-greater-spectacle-with-players-like-jean-makoun/|title=Evangelos Marinakis: "Put on an even greater spectacle with players like Jean Makoun"|publisher=Olympiacos F.C.|date=29 August 2011|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629093531/https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2011/08/29/evangelos-marinakis-put-on-an-even-greater-spectacle-with-players-like-jean-makoun/|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Olimpicos tren 2012 (5).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Makoun after kicking a ball during training at his time at [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]].]]

Makoun made his Olympiacos debut, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute, in a 1–0 loss to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] in the [[UEFA Champions League]] Group Stage march on 13 September 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ολυμπιακός: Πλήρωσε μια αδράνεια και την αγωνιστική απραξία|url=https://www.tovima.gr/2011/09/13/sports/olympiakos-plirwse-mia-adraneia-kai-tin-agwnistiki-apraksia/|publisher=Tovima|language=el|date=13 September 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Five days later on 18 September 2011, he made his league debut five days later, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute, in a 2–1 win over [[Skoda Xanthi F.C.|Skoda Xanthi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ολυμπιακός - Skoda Ξάνθη 2-1|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/olympiakos-skoda-ksanthh-2-1.1374930.html|publisher=Sport24|language=el|date=18 September 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut at Olympiacos, Makoun established himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Πέντε λόγοι για να μείνει ο Ζαν Μακούν στον Ολυμπιακό|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/Olympiakos/pente-logoi-gia-na-meinei-o-zan-makoun-ston-olympiako.1658662.html|publisher=Sport 24|language=el|date=20 February 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ολυμπιακός: Η δικαίωση του Ζαν Μακούν|url=https://www.tovima.gr/2012/02/20/sports/olympiakos-i-dikaiwsi-toy-zan-makoyn/|publisher=To Vima|language=el|date=20 February 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mακούν: "Καλύτερος όσο αγωνίζομαι"|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/130673/makoyn-kalyteros-oso-agonizomai|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=21 October 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Μακούν: "Περιμένω και εγώ τη σειρά μου..."|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/121632/makoyn-perimeno-kai-ego-ti-seira-moy|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=3 October 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Μακούν: "Νιώθω δυνατός και θέλουμε νίκη με ΑΕΚ"|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/126252/makoyn-niotho-dynatos-kai-theloyme-niki-me-aek|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=14 October 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Μακούν: "Ακόμα πιο ισχυρός ο Ολυμπιακός..."|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/194139/makoyn-akoma-pio-isxyros-o-olympiakos|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=31 March 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> It wasn't until on 5 November 2011 when he scored his first goal for Olympiacos against [[Aris Thessaloniki F.C.|Aris]] in a 3–2 away win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Άρης-Ολυμπιακός 2-3|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/arhs-olympiakos-2-3.1440990.html|publisher=Sport 24|language=el|date=5 November 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, in a follow up match against [[Derby of the eternal enemies|bitter rivals]] [[Panathinaikos F.C.|Panathinaikos]], Makoun suffered a knee injury, resulting in his substitution and was that kept him out for six to eight weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2011/11/21/makoun-and-orbaiz-knocked-out-due-to-injury/|title=Makoun and Orbaiz knocked out due to injury|publisher=Olympiacos F.C.|date=21 November 2011|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629151537/https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2011/11/21/makoun-and-orbaiz-knocked-out-due-to-injury|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It wasn't until on 4 January 2012 when he returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–0 win against [[Atromitos F.C.|Atromitos]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ολυμπιακός-Ατρόμητος 1-0|url=https://www.contra.gr/podosfairo/olympiakos-atromitos.6895277.html|publisher=Contra|language=el|date=5 January 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> A month later on 19 February 2012, Makoun scored his second goal for the club, in a 2–0 home win against [[Panionios G.S.S.|Panionios]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Ο Ολυμπιακός συνεχίζει με επιτυχίες|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2012/02/19/sports/o-olympiakos-synexizei-me-epityxies/|publisher=Tenea.gr|language=el|date=19 February 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He then played a role, assisting two goals in each two matches between 25 March 2012 and 1 April 2012 against [[Asteras Tripolis F.C.|Asteras Tripolis]] and [[Panetolikos F.C.|Panetolikos]] (which a victory against them saw the club become the league champions for the second time in a row).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympiacos.org/2012/03/25/olympiakos-asteras-tripolis-7-2/|title=ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΣ – ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΤΡΙΠΟΛΗΣ 7-2|publisher=Olympiacos F.C.|language=el|date=25 March 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629154035/https://www.olympiacos.org/2012/03/25/olympiakos-asteras-tripolis-7-2/|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2012/04/02/panaitolikos-olympiacos-f-c-0-1/|title=PANAITOLIKOS – OLYMPIACOS F.C. 0-1|publisher=Olympiacos F.C.|date=2 April 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629154535/https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2012/04/02/panaitolikos-olympiacos-f-c-0-1/|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title="Ερυθρόλευκες" ευχές για τίτλο|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/158570/erythroleykes-eyxes-gia-titlo|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=4 January 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun started in the [[2012 Greek Football Cup Final|Greek Football Cup Final]] against Atromitos and played 82 minutes before being substituted, as Olympiacos won 2–1 after playing at extra time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ολυμπιακός: To Κύπελλο του 2012 με το γκολ του Φουστέρ στην εκπνοή της παράτασης (vid)|url=https://www.fosonline.gr/podosfairo/article/92396/olympiakos-to-kypello-toy-2012-me-to-gkol-toy-foyster-stin-ekpnoi-tis-paratasis-vid|publisher=FOS Online|language=el|date=28 April 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Having made thirty appearances and scoring two times in all competitions, Makoun returned to Aston Villa after Olympiacos didn't have a budget to sign him on a permanent basis.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa: Gabby Agbonlahor aims to be a lean, mean scoring machine for Paul Lambert|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-gabby-agbonlahor-aims-186748|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=13 June 2012|access-date=29 July 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title="Ο Ολυμπιακός δεν μπορεί να αγοράσει τον Μακούν"|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/227556/o-olympiakos-den-mporei-na-agorasei-ton-makoyn|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=26 June 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He spoke about his time at Olympiacos, saying: "I think I've had a good season. I took a lot of time to participate, I won titles. It was a good experience in Greece, in a great team and a really impressive atmosphere. I am very happy with what the team has achieved and I personally. I always want to play well and win titles. Of course, along the way you can have your ups and downs. When you belong to Olympiakos, you always want to win, for the team you represent and its history."<ref>{{cite news|title=Μακούν: "Εξαιρετική εμπειρία ο Ολυμπιακός"|url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/222482/makoyn-exairetiki-empeiria-o-olympiakos|publisher=Onsports|language=el|date=9 June 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

===Rennes===
[[File:Granville - Rennes CFA2 2014.11.01 - Jean II Makoun.JPG|thumb|left|300px|Makoun warming up prior to a match in 2014.]]

On 25 August 2012, it was announced that Makoun is to go on loan to French side [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] for the rest of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-est-officiellement-rennais|title=JEAN II MAKOUN EST OFFICIELLEMENT RENNAIS!|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=25 August 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629160048/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-est-officiellement-rennais|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Makoun joins Rennes on loan|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1141754/aston-villa-midfielder-jean-makoun-joins-rennes-on-loan?cc=5739#|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=24 August 2012|access-date=6 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110190451/http://www.espnfc.com/story/1141754/aston-villa-midfielder-jean-makoun-joins-rennes-on-loan|archive-date=10 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It came after when new Aston Villa manager [[Paul Lambert]] made it clear that Makoun is not part of his plans for the upcoming season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lambert closing the door on Jean Makoun|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2012/08/15/lambert-closing-the-door-on-jean-makoun/|publisher=Express and Star|date=15 August 2012|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref>

Makoun made his first appearance return for the club, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] on 16 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j5-srfc-lorient-1-2-score-final|title=J5. SRFC / LORIENT : 1-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=16 September 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629161734/https://www.staderennais.com/j5-srfc-lorient-1-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later on 20 October 2012, Makoun scored his first goal, since his return to the club, in a 2–1 win over champions [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/1er-pour-j-ii-makoun|title=1ER BUT POUR J. II MAKOUN|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=20 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162431/https://www.staderennais.com/1er-pour-j-ii-makoun|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j9-srfc-montpellier-2-buts-1-score-final|title=J9. SRFC / MONTPELLIER : 2 BUTS À 1 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=20 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162425/https://www.staderennais.com/j9-srfc-montpellier-2-buts-1-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, he was named Man of the Match by the club's supporters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j9-jean-ii-makoun-elu-meilleur-joueur|title=J9. JEAN II MAKOUN ÉLU MEILLEUR JOUEUR|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=25 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162423/https://www.staderennais.com/j9-jean-ii-makoun-elu-meilleur-joueur|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Since making his debut for Stade Rennais, Makoun became a first team regular for the side, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/vincent-pajot-il-faut-savoir-faire-face|title=VINCENT PAJOT : " IL FAUT SAVOIR FAIRE FACE "|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=22 September 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629160551/https://www.staderennais.com/vincent-pajot-il-faut-savoir-faire-face|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-la-verite-est-sur-le-terrain|title=JEAN II MAKOUN " LA VÉRITÉ EST SUR LE TERRAIN "|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=28 September 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629160546/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-la-verite-est-sur-le-terrain|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/pajot-mvila-makoun-1e-association|title=PAJOT, MVILA, MAKOUN : 1E ASSOCIATION.|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=6 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162443/https://www.staderennais.com/pajot-mvila-makoun-1e-association|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-un-signal-fort|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " UN SIGNAL FORT "|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=2 April 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629184019/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-un-signal-fort|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j10-asse-srfc-les-compos|title=J10. ASSE / SRFC : LES COMPOS|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=26 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162419/https://www.staderennais.com/j10-asse-srfc-les-compos|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Having established himself in the first team, Manager [[Frédéric Antonetti]] praised Makoun's performance, with one goal in five starts and said to L'Equipe: ''"He is an experienced player, positive and generous, It is such big help for a young team as ours."''<ref>{{cite news|title=Rennes coach Frederic Antonetti hails Jean II Makoun|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8196966/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 October 2012|access-date=6 January 2013}}</ref> In a 2–1 win over [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] on 17 November 2012, Makoun received a red card after second bookable offence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j13-psg-srfc-1-2-heroiques|title=J13. PSG / SRFC (1-2) : HÉROÏQUES !|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=17 November 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164132/https://www.staderennais.com/j13-psg-srfc-1-2-heroiques|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, he returned to the starting line–up, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 win against Troyes on 2 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j14-srfc-evian-tg-adoucoure-en-renfort|title=J14. SRFC / EVIAN TG : A.DOUCOURÉ EN RENFORT|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=3 December 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164950/https://www.staderennais.com/j14-srfc-evian-tg-adoucoure-en-renfort|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ce Stade rennais-là a du caractère !|url=https://www.stade-rennais-online.com/Ce-Stade-rennais-la-a-du-caractere.html|publisher=Stade Rennais Online|language=fr|date=2 December 2012|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, his return was short–lived when Makoun suffered a thigh injury and was substituted at half time, as Stade Rennais drew 2–2 against [[Stade Brestois 29]] on 8 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j17-nice-srfc-premiere-pour-smoreira|title=J17. NICE / SRFC : PREMIÈRE POUR S.MOREIRA|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=10 December 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164958/https://www.staderennais.com/j17-nice-srfc-premiere-pour-smoreira|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-out-jusqua-la-treve|title=JEAN II MAKOUN OUT JUSQU'À LA TRÊVE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=10 December 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165022/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-out-jusqua-la-treve|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It wasn't until on 12 January 2013 when he returned to the starting line–up, in a 2–0 loss against [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/stade-rennais-fc-bordeaux-0-2-score-final|title=STADE RENNAIS F.C. / BORDEAUX : 0-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=12 January 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165010/https://www.staderennais.com/stade-rennais-fc-bordeaux-0-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun then contributed two assists for [[Mevlüt Erdinç]], setting up a goal against SC Bastia on 20 January 2013 and then set up another goal against Lorient two weeks later on 2 February 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j21-bastia-srfc-0-2-score-final|title=J21. BASTIA / SRFC : 0-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=20 January 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165020/https://www.staderennais.com/j21-bastia-srfc-0-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j22-fcl-srfc-2-2-score-final|title= J22. FCL / SRFC : 2-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=3 February 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165017/https://www.staderennais.com/j22-fcl-srfc-2-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 February 2013, Makoun scored his second goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against [[FC Sochaux-Montbéliard|Sochaux]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j26-srfc-sochaux-2-2-score-final|title=J26. SRFC / SOCHAUX : 2-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=23 February 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629165015/https://www.staderennais.com/j26-srfc-sochaux-2-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It was announced on 1 April that he would be joining Rennes on a permanent basis from 1 July.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa midfielder Makoun set to sign Rennes deal|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/03/30/3866461/aston-villa-midfielder-makoun-set-to-sign-rennes-deal|publisher=Goal.com|date=30 March 2013|access-date=1 April 2013}}</ref> Makoun started the whole game in the [[2013 Coupe de la Ligue Final|Coupe de la Ligue Final]], losing 1–0 against Saint-Étienne.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/finale-cdl-asse-srfc-1-0|title=FINALE CDL : ASSE - SRFC : 1 - 0|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=20 April 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516123029/https://www.staderennais.com/finale-cdl-asse-srfc-1-0|archive-date=16 May 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j33-srfc-troyes-1-2-score-final|title=J33. SRFC / TROYES : 1-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais FC|language=fr|date=24 April 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613184320/https://www.staderennais.com/j33-srfc-troyes-1-2-score-final|archive-date=13 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make thirty–two appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2013–14 season, Makoun continued to be a first team regular for the side, playing in the midfield positions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-evian-ca-tient-la-route|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " EVIAN, ÇA TIENT LA ROUTE "|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=21 August 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185927/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-evian-ca-tient-la-route|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j6-srfc-ajaccio-les-compos|title=J6. SRFC / AJACCIO : LES COMPOS|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=21 September 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185929/https://www.staderennais.com/j6-srfc-ajaccio-les-compos|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j8-srfc-nantes-les-compos|title=J8. SRFC / NANTES : LES COMPOS|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=29 September 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185931/https://www.staderennais.com/j8-srfc-nantes-les-compos|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j21-srfc-evian-tg-les-compos|title=J21. SRFC / EVIAN TG : LES COMPOS|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=18 January 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629193014/https://www.staderennais.com/j21-srfc-evian-tg-les-compos|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j28-vafc-srfc-kana-biyik-et-grosicki-titulaires|title=J28. VAFC / SRFC : KANA-BIYIK ET GROSICKI TITULAIRES|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=8 March 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629192503/https://www.staderennais.com/j28-vafc-srfc-kana-biyik-et-grosicki-titulaires|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He then played an important role against AC Ajaccio on 21 September 2013, setting up two goals for [[Foued Kadir]] to win 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j6-srfc-ajaccio-2-0-score-final|title=J6. SRFC / AJACCIO : 2 À 0 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=21 September 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185929/https://www.staderennais.com/j6-srfc-ajaccio-2-0-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing one match, Makoun returned to the starting line–up, setting up the club's second goal of the game, in a 5–0 win against Toulouse on 26 October 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j10-srfc-vafc-t-bakayoko-titulaire|title=J10. SRFC / VAFC : T. BAKAYOKO TITULAIRE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=19 October 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185522/https://www.staderennais.com/j10-srfc-vafc-t-bakayoko-titulaire|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j11-tfc-srfc-0-5-score-final|title=J11. TFC / SRFC : 0-5 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=26 October 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629191524/https://www.staderennais.com/j11-tfc-srfc-0-5-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, on 18 March 2014, French media reported claims that Makoun was involved in a bust up with Manager [[Philippe Montanier]], which the player, himself, denied the claims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Altercation verbale entre Montanier et Makoun|url=https://www.stade-rennais-online.com/+Altercation-verbale-entre+.html|publisher=Stade Rennais Online|language=fr|date=18 March 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-il-ny-pas-de-polemique|title=JEAN II MAKOUN : " IL N'Y A PAS DE POLÉMIQUE "|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=20 March 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629192445/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-il-ny-pas-de-polemique|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Amid to the incident, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against Bastia on 30 March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.staderennais.com/j31-srfc-bastia-3-0-score-final|title=J31. SRFC / BASTIA : 3 - 0 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=30 March 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194948/https://www.staderennais.com/j31-srfc-bastia-3-0-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed up by setting up the club's first goal of the game, in a 2–2 draw against Bordeaux.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/j32-bordeaux-srfc-2-2-score-final|title=J32. BORDEAUX / SRFC : 2-2 SCORE FINAL|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=5 April 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194950/https://www.staderennais.com/j32-bordeaux-srfc-2-2-score-final|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A week later on 15 April 2014, Makoun scored the club's third goal of the game, in a 3–2 win against [[Angers SCO]] in the semi–finals of Coupe de France to send them to the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/stade-de-france-nous-revoila|title=STADE DE FRANCE : NOUS REVOILÀ !|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=15 April 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194222/https://www.staderennais.com/stade-de-france-nous-revoila|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he appeared in the starting line–up and played 68 minutes before being substituted in the [[2014 Coupe de France Final|Coupe de France Final]] against Guingamp, as Stade Rennais lost 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Guingamp en champion, Rennes en spectateur|url=http://www.stade-rennais-online.com/Guingamp-en-champion-Rennes-en.html|publisher=Stade Rennais Online|language=fr|date=3 May 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/r-danze-guingamp-nest-pas-un-si-petit-club-que-ca|title=R. DANZÉ : "GUINGAMP N'EST PAS UN SI PETIT CLUB QUE ÇA!"|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=29 April 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516151107/https://www.staderennais.com/r-danze-guingamp-nest-pas-un-si-petit-club-que-ca|archive-date=16 May 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> During the match, Makoun suffered ankle injury that kept him out of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/entorse-de-la-cheville-pour-j-makoun|title=ENTORSE DE LA CHEVILLE POUR J. MAKOUN|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=5 May 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194214/https://www.staderennais.com/entorse-de-la-cheville-pour-j-makoun|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-pas-apte-reprendre|title=JEAN II MAKOUN PAS APTE À REPRENDRE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=15 May 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194212/https://www.staderennais.com/jean-ii-makoun-pas-apte-reprendre|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite this, he went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

[[File:Entrainement SRFC St-Malo 2013 (78).JPG|thumb|right|300px|Makoun prepare to do training at Marville stadium.]]

In the opening game of the 2014–15 season, Makoun made his first appearance, starting and playing 63 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–0 loss against Lyon.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rennes n'a pas fait le poids|url=https://www.stade-rennais-online.com/Rennes-n-a-pas-fait-le-poids.html|publisher=Stade Rennais Online|language=fr|date=10 August 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, this turns out to be his only appearance for the side, as he was dropped from the first team, due to his poor relationship with Manager Philippe Montanier.<ref>{{cite news|title=André forfait, Makoun écarté|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/andre-forfait-makoun-ecarte-2766084|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=16 August 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stade Rennais express|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/stade-rennais-express-2940894|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=28 October 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rennes, Makoun était-il le milieu de trop ?|url=https://www.goal.com/fr/news/33/transferts/2014/08/16/5038143/rennes-makoun-était-il-le-milieu-de-trop|publisher=Goal.com|language=fr|date=16 August 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> As a result, the club was keen on selling him but the move was never materialised.<ref>{{cite news|title=Habib Habibou, la onzième recrue rennaise|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/habib-habibou-la-onzieme-recrue-rennaise-2797598|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=1 September 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stade Rennais express|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/stade-rennais-express-3103299|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=7 January 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Because Makoun stayed at the club, he spent most of the 2014–15 season, training with the first team and playing in the reserve match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stade Rennais express|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/stade-rennais-express-2780937|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=25 August 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Konradsen et Makoun, comme un malaise|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/konradsen-et-makoun-comme-un-malaise-2924572|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=21 October 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stade Rennais express|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/stade-rennais-express-3092528|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=30 December 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rennes: André de retour à Lille|url=https://www.beinsports.com/france/football/news/rennes-andre-de-retour-a-lille/39247|publisher=Bein Sports|language=fr|date=14 March 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2014–15 season, Makoun was released by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le mercato|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/le-mercato-3530398|publisher=Ouest France|language=fr|date=30 June 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

===Antalyaspor===
It was announced on 27 August 2015 that Makoun joined Turkish side [[Antalyaspor]] after impressing the side at the trial.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jean Makoun, Antalyaspor'da|url=https://www.milliyet.com.tr/skorer/jean-makoun-antalyasporda-2105070|publisher=Milliyet|language=tr|date=20 August 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/jean_makoun_antalyasporda.html|title=Jean Makoun Antalyaspor'da|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=27 August 2015|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630092009/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/jean_makoun_antalyasporda.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Makoun made his Antalyaspor debut, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against [[Eskişehirspor]] on 12 September 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 2 - 0 Eskişehirspor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-2-0-eskisehirspor-30058745|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=12 September 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for the club, he found himself in and out of the starting line–up, due to being placed on the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bursaspor 0–2 Antalyaspor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bursaspor-0-2-antalyaspor-30335685|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=17 October 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 3-2 Mersin İdman Yurdu|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-3-2-mersin-idman-yurdu-40026264|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=12 December 2015|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 1-0 Torku Konyaspor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-1-0-torku-konyaspor-40097632|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=1 May 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= Mersin İdmanyurdu 0-1 Antalyaspor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/mersin-idmanyurdu-1-0-antalyaspor-40101043|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=8 May 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> It wasn't until on 5 February 2016 when Makoun scored his first Antalyaspor goal, in a 4–2 win against [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor-Fenerbahçe: 4-2|url=https://tr.beinsports.com/haber/antalyaspor-fenerbahce-2|publisher=Bein Sports|language=tr|date=5 February 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two months later on 3 April 2016, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against [[Akhisar Belediyespor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 2-2 Akhisar Belediyespor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-2-2-akhisar-belediyespor-40080316|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=3 April 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 16 August 2016, Makoun set up two goals for Antalyaspor, as they won 4–2 against [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 4-2 Galatasaray|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-galatasaray-saat-16-00da-40089415|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=16 April 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He scored his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up a goal, in a 7–0 win against [[Trabzonspor]] on 13 May 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 7-0 Trabzonspor|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-7-0-trabzonspor-40103571|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=13 May 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2015–16 season, Makoun went on to make thirty–one appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2016–17 season, Makoun appeared in the first three league matches before suffering a muscle injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor'da Makoun şoku|url=https://www.milliyet.com.tr/skorer/antalyasporda-makoun-soku-2311374|publisher=Milliyet|language=tr|date=15 September 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/aytemiz_alanyaspor_2_-_1_antalyaspor_2016-08-29_150827.html|title=Aytemiz Alanyaspor 2 - 1 Antalyaspor|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=29 August 2016|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630170302/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/aytemiz_alanyaspor_2_-_1_antalyaspor_2016-08-29_150827.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 1-3 Atiker Konyaspor / MAÇIN ÖZETİ|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-1-3-atiker-konyaspor-macin-ozeti-40222056|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=11 September 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor 0-0 Osmanlıspor / MAÇIN ÖZETİ|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-0-0-osmanlispor-macin-ozeti-40204504|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=21 August 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Following this, he lost his first team place and was placed on the substitute bench for most of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyasporumuzun_ilk_11i_belli_oldu_2016-11-05_172228.html|title=Antalyasporumuzun İlk 11'i Belli Oldu|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=5 November 2016|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630192037/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyasporumuzun_ilk_11i_belli_oldu_2016-11-05_172228.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyasporumuz_istanbula_gitti_2016-12-02_125735.html|title=Antalyasporumuz İstanbul'a Gitti|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=2 December 2016|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630192027/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyasporumuz_istanbula_gitti_2016-12-02_125735.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/centilmen_savasci_ondrej_celustka_2016-12-28_193855.html|title=Centilmen Savaşçı: Ondrej Celustka|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=28 December 2016|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630192015/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/centilmen_savasci_ondrej_celustka_2016-12-28_193855.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It wasn't until on 25 December 2016 when Makoun scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against [[Kasımpaşa S.K.|Kasımpaşa]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antalyaspor: 2 - Kasımpaşa: 1|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/antalyaspor-2-kasimpasa-1-40317178|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=25 December 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> After spending months on leave, he made his first starts of the season, in a 4–1 win against [[Gaziantepspor]] in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/_2017-03-31_145935.html|title=Antalyasporumuz Kampa Girdi|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=31 March 2017|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyaspor_2_-_1_gaziantepspor_2017-06-02_205852.html|title=Antalyaspor 4 - 1 Gaziantepspor|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=2 June 2017|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630191911/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/antalyaspor_2_-_1_gaziantepspor_2017-06-02_205852.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2016–17 season, Makoun went on to make nine appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Following this, he was released by the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/baskanimiz_sezonu_degerlendirdi_2017-06-05_154925.html|title=Başkanımız Sezonu Değerlendirdi|publisher=Antalyaspor|language=tr|date=5 June 2017|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630191909/http://www.antalyaspor.com.tr/tr/futbol-haberleri/baskanimiz_sezonu_degerlendirdi_2017-06-05_154925.html|archive-date=30 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Later career===
Following his release by Antalyaspor, Makoun remained a free agent until he joined Turkish Cypriot club {{ill|Merit Alsancak Yeşilova|tr|Alsancak Yeşilova SK}} on 2 October 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Entretien - À la recherche d'un club, Jean II Makoun a toujours "l'oeil du tigre"|url=https://www.goal.com/fr/news/entretien-a-la-recherche-dun-club-jean-ii-makoun-a-toujours/1nstz0dwp3se6zl9dlsvbka5v|publisher=Goal.com|language=fr|date=19 June 2019|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Transfert: Jean II Makoun rebondit à Chypre|url=https://www.camerounsports.info/28018-transfert-jean-ii-makoun-rebondit-a-chypre.html|publisher=Cameroun Sports|language=fr|date=2 October 2018|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun spent two years there before becoming a free agent in May 2020, where he was linked with a move to [[TP Mazembe]], but the move broke down.<ref>{{cite news|title=MAKOUN AU TP MAZEMBE ? LE CLUB DÉMENT CATÉGORIQUEMENT|url=https://www.football365.fr/makoun-tp-mazembe-club-dement-categoriquement-9831437.html|publisher=Football 365|language=fr|date=13 May 2016|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=MAKOUN REVIENT SUR LA RUMEUR MAZEMBE ET VISE UN RETOUR EN AFRIQUE|url=https://www.football365.fr/jean-ii-makoun-9833072.html|publisher=Football 365|language=fr|date=16 May 2020|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Despite the failing move, Makoun said in an interview that he has ruled out from professional football and would like to make a return to France.<ref name="Makoun Cameroon"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun : " Si je peux aider et apporter mon expérience "|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Jean-ii-makoun-si-je-peux-aider-et-apporter-mon-experience/1141945|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=10 June 2020|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

==International career==
Having been called up to [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] squad on two occasions, Makoun finally made his Cameroon debut, where he started the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against [[Japan national football team|Japan]] on 19 November 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=CAN 2004 : Lions Sharpen Claws For Tunisia (CT)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/actualites/can-2004-lions-sharpen-claws-for,1866.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=3 October 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cameroon name squad for Japan friendly (Reuters)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/actualites/cameroon-name-squad-for-japan,1993.html|publisher=Cam Foot|date=14 November 2003|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cameroon held in Japan : 0-0 (BBC)|url=https://www.camfoot.com/actualites/cameroon-held-in-japan-0-0-bbc,2006|publisher=Cam Foot|date=19 November 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Two months later, Makoun was called up to the national squad to be part of the Cameroonian [[2004 African Nations Cup]] team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroon choose squad|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/3395739.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> He made his debut in the tournament, starting a match and playing 75 minutes before being substituted, as Cameroon won 5–3 against [[Zimbabwe national football team|Zimbabwe]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mboma sees off Zimbabwe|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/3439759.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Cameroon went on to finish at the top of its group in the first round of competition before failing to secure qualification for the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nigeria reach semi-finals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/3465675.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun face à Camfoot : " Contre l'Égypte il nous faut un point, mais nous avons besoin des 3 points... "|url=https://www.camfoot.com/competitions/can2004/can2004-en-vedette/jean-ii-makoun-face-a-camfoot,4266.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=4 October 2004|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

Following Cameroon's failure qualify for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]], finishing one point behind qualifiers [[Ivory Coast national football team|Ivory Coast]] in their table, Makoun was called up to the national squad to be part of the Cameroonian [[2006 African Nations Cup]] team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroun 1 - Egypte 1 : Le faux-pas cruel des Lions (in)domptables|url=https://www.camfoot.com/a-la-une/cameroun-1-egypte-1-le-faux-pas,6607|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=9 October 2005|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} African {{!}} Atouba makes Nations Cup U-turn|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/4599510.stm|access-date=30 June 2020|work=BBC Sport|date=10 January 2006}}</ref> He played an important role in a match against [[Togo national football team|Togo]], setting up a goal for [[Samuel Eto'o]], in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroon 2-0 Togo|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/4642826.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 January 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, Makoun started and played the whole game, as he scored in the epic 11–12 [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shootout]] quarter-final loss against [[Ivory Coast national football team|Ivory Coast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/4675316.stm|title=Cameroon 1–1 Ivory Coast|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=4 February 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jean II Makoun : " On a fait deux entraînements de qualité "|url=https://www.camfoot.com/interview/jean-ii-makoun-on-a-fait-deux,7747.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=6 October 2006|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

Makoun was named by [[Otto Pfister]] in Cameroon's squad for the [[2008 Africa Cup of Nations]] in [[Ghana]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Cameroon cancel Kenya camp|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/7166292.stm|first=Martin|last=Etonge| work=BBC Sport|date=31 December 2007|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Though he played three times in the tournament, Makoun was placed on the substitute bench for the other three matches, including [[2008 Africa Cup of Nations Final|the final]], which Cameroon lost 1–0 against [[Egypt national football team|Egypt]], having lost to them in the opening game of the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=CAN 2008 : La grosse désillusion|url=https://www.camfoot.com/competitions/can-2008-ghana/can-2008-la-grosse-desillusion,9004.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=23 January 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|publisher=BBC SPOR|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7215763.stm|title=Cameroon 3-0 Sudan|date=30 January 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|publisher=BBC SPOR|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7229132.stm|title=Ghana 0-1 Cameroon|date=7 February 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|publisher=BBC SPOR|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7236614.stm|title=Egypt 1-0 Cameroon|date=10 February 2008|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Later in the year, he scored his first Cameroon goal, in a 5–0 win against [[Mauritius national football team|Mauritius]] on 10 October 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2008/10/13/ols-international-players-on-duty-this-week-end|title=OL'S INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS ON DUTY THIS WEEK-END.|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|date=13 October 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629211115/https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2008/10/13/ols-international-players-on-duty-this-week-end|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A year later, Makoun added two more goals against [[Gabon national football team|Gabon]] and Togo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/09/07/les-resultats-des-internationaux-11831|title=LES RÉSULTATS DES INTERNATIONAUX|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=7 September 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628184212/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/09/07/les-resultats-des-internationaux-11831|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroun - Togo : 3-0|url=https://www.camfoot.com/competitions/can-cm2010/cameroun-togo-3-0,10919.htm|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=10 October 2009|access-date=30 June 2020}}{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10022008/58/african-cup-nations-finalists-profile-cameroon.html|title=African Cup of Nations - Finalists in profile: Cameroon|publisher=Yahoo! Eurosport|date=10 February 2008|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213211743/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10022008/58/african-cup-nations-finalists-profile-cameroon.html|archive-date=13 February 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> A month later, he later helped Cameroon qualify for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|next year World Cup]] after beating [[Morocco national football team|Morocco]] 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/15/du-cote-des-internationaux-12352|title=DU CÔTÉ DES INTERNATIONAUX...|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=15 November 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628192855/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/11/15/du-cote-des-internationaux-12352|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2010, Makoun was named in Cameroon's 23 man squad for the World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/05/11/jean-ii-makoun-et-michel-bastos-en-selection-13775|title=JEAN II MAKOUN ET MICHEL BASTOS EN SÉLECTION|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=11 May 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628195011/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2010/05/11/jean-ii-makoun-et-michel-bastos-en-selection-13775|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his World Cup debut, starting a match and played 75 minutes before substituted, as Cameroon lost 1–0 against Japan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cameroun - Japon : 0 - 1 - Le jeu et les joueurs|url=https://www.camfoot.com/competitions/can-cm2010/cameroun-japon-0-1-le-jeu-et-les,11878.html|publisher=Cam Foot|language=fr|date=14 June 2010|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Makoun participated in all of Cameroon's games in their disappointing [[2010 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2010/m=6/news=danish-fightback-crushes-cameroon-1250315.html|title=Danish fightback crushes Cameroon|publisher=FIFA.com|date=19 June 2010|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328193543/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2010/m=6/news=danish-fightback-crushes-cameroon-1250315.html|archive-date=28 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061473/report.html|title=Cameroon-Netherlands|publisher=FIFA.com|date=24 June 2010|access-date=23 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100627140354/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round%3D249722/match%3D300061473/report.html|archive-date=27 June 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> After [[Samuel Eto'o]] was suspended 15 games by the [[Cameroonian Football Federation]], both Makoun and [[Benoît Angbwa]] issued an ultimatum to the federation, stating that they would not play for the national team unless his suspension was rescinded.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eto'o gets support from Cameroon stars in strike row|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16355824|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> Eventually, the ban was reduced to eight months in January 2012, meaning Eto'o would only miss four competitive matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fecafoot slashes Samuel Eto'o ban to eight months|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16455302.stm|publisher=BBC Sport| date=7 January 2012| access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

In October 2012, Makoun was called up to the national squad for the first time in over a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/cameroun-1ere-pour-kana-makoun-de-retour|title=CAMEROUN : 1ÈRE POUR KANA, MAKOUN DE RETOUR|publisher=Stade Rennais FC|language=fr|date=3 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162449/https://www.staderennais.com/cameroun-1ere-pour-kana-makoun-de-retour|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his first appearance in two years for the national side, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/diverses-fortunes-pour-les-rennais-en-selections|title=DIVERSES FORTUNES POUR LES RENNAIS EN SÉLECTIONS|publisher= Stade Rennais FC|language=fr|date=15 October 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629162436/https://www.staderennais.com/diverses-fortunes-pour-les-rennais-en-selections|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun then scored twice against [[Tunisia national football team|Tunisia]] to seal a 4–1 victory in the return match of the [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF third round|CAF Third Qualification Round]] for [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] on 18 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/cameroun-qualifie-j-makoun-marque|title=CAMEROUN QUALIFIÉ. J. MAKOUN MARQUE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=18 November 2013|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629185455/https://www.staderennais.com/cameroun-qualifie-j-makoun-marque|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> This ensured Cameroon qualification to the World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Cup 2014: Your guide to Group A - Brazil; Croatia; Mexico; Cameroon|date=6 December 2013|url =https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/world-cup-2014-your-guide-to-group-a--brazil-croatia-mexico-cameroon-8989410.html|work=The Independent|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref> It was announced on 21 May 2014 that Makoun was included in Cameroon's squad for the World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/les-rennais-en-selection-2|title=LES RENNAIS EN SÉLECTION|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=21 May 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194209/https://www.staderennais.com/les-rennais-en-selection-2|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Having appeared as an unused substitute in the first two matches in the group stage and witnessing the national side elimination, he made his first appearance of the tournament, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 4–1 loss against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]], in what turns out his last appearance for Cameroon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/le-cameroun-elimine-de-la-coupe-du-monde|title=LE CAMEROUN ÉLIMINÉ DE LA COUPE DU MONDE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=19 June 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194149/https://www.staderennais.com/le-cameroun-elimine-de-la-coupe-du-monde|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/le-cameroun-sort-par-la-petite-porte|title=LE CAMEROUN SORT PAR LA PETITE PORTE|publisher=Stade Rennais F.C.|language=fr|date=24 June 2014|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629194145/https://www.staderennais.com/le-cameroun-sort-par-la-petite-porte|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 August 2014, Makoun announced his retirement from international competition, which coincidentally Eto'o announced on the same day.<ref>{{cite news|title=JEAN II MAKOUN PREND SA RETRAITE INTERNATIONALE|url=https://www.africatopsports.com/2014/08/27/jean-ii-makoun-prend-retraite-internationale/|publisher=African Top Sports|date=27 August 2014|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Makoun likes to be referred to as Jean II since his father, Jean Sr., is also a footballer.<ref name="Makoun Early Career"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.staderennais.com/appelez-le-jean-ii|title=APPELEZ-LE " JEAN II " !|publisher=Stade Rennais FC|language=fr|date=28 August 2012|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629160543/https://www.staderennais.com/appelez-le-jean-ii|archive-date=29 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Makoun is married and has four children, including Jean III Makoun, who followed his footstep to be a footballer.<ref>{{cite news|title=OL – 1er contrat pro pour Jean III Makoun, le fils de Jean II Makoun|url=https://www.footballfrance.fr/football/france/2019/06/ol-1er-contrat-pro-pour-jean-iii-makoun-fils-jean-ii-makoun/16838|publisher=France Football|language=fr|date=19 June 2019|access-date=30 June 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/01/23/makoun-vu-du-cameroun-10515|title=MAKOUN VU DU CAMEROUN|publisher=Olympique Lyonnais|language=fr|date=23 January 2009|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628164805/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2009/01/23/makoun-vu-du-cameroun-10515|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> 
In April 2011, Makoun was given a compassionate leave by [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] to return to Cameroon after his wife and one of his children were involved in a car crash.<ref>{{cite news|title=Villa's Jean Makoun flies back to Cameroon after family suffers car crash|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/villas-jean-makoun-flies-back-154812|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=20 May 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

In addition to speaking French, Makoun also speaks English, learning the language from his time at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa's Jean Makoun has already picked up some English|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-jean-makoun-already-223892|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=17 April 2011|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Lille OSC|Lille]]
|[[2002–03 Ligue 1|2002–03]]
|[[Ligue 1]]
|10||0||2||0||0||0||12||0
|-
|[[2003–04 Ligue 1|2003–04]]
|Ligue 1
|32||1||1||1||0||0||33||2
|-
|[[2004–05 Ligue 1|2004–05]]
|Ligue 1
|33||0||2||1||6||0||41||1
|-
|[[2005–06 Ligue 1|2005–06]]
|Ligue 1
|31||5||2||0||9||0||42||5
|-
|[[2006–07 Ligue 1|2006–07]]
|Ligue 1
|33||1||0||0||10||1||43||2
|-
|[[2007–08 Ligue 1|2007–08]]
|Ligue 1
|26||2||1||0||0||0||27||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!165!!9!!8!!2!!25!!1!!198!!12
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]]
|[[2008–09 Olympique Lyonnais season|2008–09]]
|Ligue 1
|35||6||4||1||8||2||47||9
|-
|[[2009–10 Olympique Lyonnais season|2009–10]]
|Ligue 1
|28||1||0||0||13||1||41||2
|-
|[[2010–11 Olympique Lyonnais season|2010–11]]
|Ligue 1
|13||1||1||0||3||0||17||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!76!!8!!5!!1!!24!!3!!105!!12
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]
|[[2010–11 Aston Villa F.C. season|2010–11]]
|[[Premier League]]
|9||0||1||0||0||0||10||0
|-
|[[2011–12 Aston Villa F.C. season|2011–12]]
|Premier League
|0||0||1||0||0||0||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!9!!0!!2!!0!!0!!0!!11!!0
|-
|[[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]] (loan)
|[[2011–12 Olympiacos F.C. season|2011–12]]
|[[Super League Greece]]
|19||2||4||0||8||0||31||2
|-
|[[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] II (loan)
|[[2012–13 Championnat de France Amateur 2|2012–13]]
|[[Championnat de France Amateur 2]]
|1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0
|-
|[[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] (loan)
|[[2012–13 Ligue 1|2012–13]]
|Ligue 1
|28||2||4||0||0||0||32||2
|-
|rowspan="3"|Rennes
|[[2013–14 Ligue 1|2013–14]]
|Ligue 1
|30||1||5||1||0||0||35||2
|-
|[[2014–15 Ligue 1|2014–15]]
|Ligue 1
|1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!31!!1!!5!!1!!0!!0!!36!!2
|-
|Rennes II
|[[2014–15 Championnat de France amateur 2|2014–15]]
|Championnat de France Amateur 2
|2||0||0||0||0||0||2||0
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Antalyaspor]]
|[[2015–16 Süper Lig|2015–16]]<ref name="sw">{{Soccerway|2071}}</ref>
|[[Süper Lig]]
|25||3||6||0||0||0||31||3
|-
|[[2016–17 Süper Lig|2016–17]]<ref name="sw"/>
|Süper Lig
|8||1||1||0||0||0||9||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!33!!4!!7!!0!!0!!0!!40!!4
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!364!!26!!31!!4!!57!!4!!456!!34
|}

===International===
:''Scores and results list Templatonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Makoun goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Jean Makoun<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/makounii-intl.html Jean Makoun II - International Appearances]</ref>
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| style="text-align:center"|1 || 11 October 2008 || [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon || {{fb|MRI}} || style="text-align:center"|4–0 || style="text-align:center"|5–0 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| style="text-align:center"|2 || 9 September 2009 || Yaoundé, Cameroon || {{fb|GAB}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|2–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| style="text-align:center"|3 || 10 October 2009 || Yaoundé, Cameroon || {{fb|TOG}} || style="text-align:center"|2–0 || style="text-align:center"|3–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| style="text-align:center"|4 || rowspan="2"|17 November 2013 || rowspan="2"|[[Yaoundé]], Cameroon || rowspan="2"|{{fb|TUN}} || style="text-align:center"|3–1 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"|[[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)|2014 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| style="text-align:center"|5 || style="text-align:center"|4–1
|}

==Honours==
'''Lille'''
* [[UEFA Intertoto Cup]]: [[2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup|2004]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round%3D1960/Match%3D79337/Report%3DMS.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041011164314/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/IntertotoCup/FixturesResults/Round%3D1960/Match%3D79337/Report%3DMS.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2004 |title=Leiria 0-2 Lille (Aggregate: 0 - 2)|publisher=[[UEFA]] |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>

'''Olympiacos'''
* [[Super League Greece]]: [[2011–12 Super League Greece|2011–12]]
* [[Greek Football Cup|Greek Cup]]: [[2011–12 Greek Football Cup|2011–12]]

'''Cameroon'''
* [[Africa Cup of Nations]] runner-up: [[2008 Africa Cup of Nations|2008]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/08a-det.html|title = African Nations Cup 2008 - Match Details}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{FIFA player|199600}}
* [http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,13967_256045,00.html Profile on Sky Sports]
* {{NFT player|1256}}

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