Jhon Lucumi - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Decent end to World Cup campaign Lucumi generated one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland.

Impact Lucumi made up for a subpar production of clearances by recording three interceptions and earning another clean sheet in Tuesday's game. The center-back served as a consistent member of Colombia's lineup over the international tournament, in which he racked up four clean sheets, and his average of 4.4 clearances per contest represented the second-highest figure on the squad.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Helps to clean sheet Lucumi recorded nine clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 victory against Ghana.

Impact Lucumi would see a great day in the defense as he earned an interception and nine clearances, helping his team to a clean sheet. This is now a third straight clean sheet he has helped Colombia to, a great defensive record so far this World Cup. However, with Switzerland on the horizon, it will get tougher for his team, likely to remain a starter for the round of 16.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles, wins one tackle Lucumi generated one tackle (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Portugal.

Impact Lucumi completed the full 90 minutes on Saturday, making three tackles and winning one duel as Colombia secured a clean sheet against Portugal. Alongside Davinson Sanchez, he has helped establish a strong defensive foundation that has produced two clean sheets and just one goal conceded through the group stage. His individual contributions now include 11 clearances, six duels won, and 11 recoveries, reinforcing his importance as a steady, reliable presence in Colombia's back line.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leads clearances in solid display Lucumi recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Lucumi had a relatively quiet night defensively for much of the game, as Congo struggled to get forward with any real threat. He did have a difficult spell dealing with Yoane Wissa in duels, which eventually led to a yellow card for a foul on the winger. However, as Congo pushed for an equalizer late on, Lucumi stepped up and put in a commanding defensive shift, racking up clearances and contributing a crucial block.He finished the game as the team's leader in clearances with six, adding one interception and one block. He was also important in build-up play, completing 50 passes and delivering six long balls.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive display in win Lucumi generated two clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Uzbekistan.

Impact Lucumi played a key role in a Colombian defense that limited Uzbekistan to just two shots on target across the match, helping control proceedings despite a second-half lull that allowed the Uzbek side to find an equalizer. He was part of the back line that recovered well after conceding to see out the win comfortably in the closing stages. Lucumi contibuted to 68 passes and two clearances during the night and his performance sets a solid foundation for Colombia as they head into their second game against DR Congo on June 23.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set for starting role in defense Lucumi has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to form a strong central defensive partnership with Davinson Sanchez throughout the competition.

Impact Lucumi made 29 Serie A appearances for Bologna this season, contributing one goal and 2,300 minutes of defensive solidity alongside his teammates in what was another consistent campaign for the Colombian center-back in Italian football. Lucumi brings composure on the ball, intelligent positioning and the ability to play out from the back that makes him an ideal partner for the more physical Davinson Sanchez, and his experience in the Champions League with Bologna adds another dimension to his credentials. Lucumi heads into the World Cup as one of the most technically complete center-backs in the tournament and a key pillar of Colombia's defensive structure.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play against Inter Lucumi cleared a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Lucumi will be back versus Inter next week and could replace either Torbjorn Heggem or Eivind Helland in the back. He has recorded at least one tackle in his last six showings (all starts), amassing nine (five won), contributing to two clean sheets and tallying three interceptions, 14 clearances and two blocks over that span.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Atalanta tilt Lucumi registered two tackles (zero won), one block and four clearances and received his fifth yellow card in Monday's 3-2 win versus Napoli.

Impact Lucumi had a decent performance in the back, but his side allowed two goals after a few stingy displays. He has registered at least one tackle in six straight outings, amassing nine (five won), and maintained his season-long streak of games with one or more clearances. He won't be an option versus Atalanta on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Torbjorn Heggem and Eivind Helland are the only Bologna center-backs currently healthy. Lorenzo De Silvestri will serve as an emergency option.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

No longer banned Lucumi is eligible again following his card accumulation suspension in Europa League.

Impact Lucumi is now an option if he avoids further disciplinary issues for the remainder of the season, offering defensive strength to a side that proved vulnerable without him in the last European game. He'll be expected to take a central spot from either Nicolo Casale or Martin Vitik and could produce via defensive stats, having made four or more clearances in seven of his last eight Serie A or Europa League starts.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Aston Villa game Lucumi will miss Thursday's return leg in the UEFA Europa League due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Lucumi will be forced to sit one out in Europe while his side tries to mount a difficult comeback after receiving his third yellow card last week. Two among Torbjorn Heggem, Martin Vitik and Nicolo Casale will get the nod in the center of the defense.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Routine showing against Lecce Lucumi created one scoring chance and had one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Lucumi didn't need to do too much to help contain the opponents in this one. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last six contests, registering nine tackles (five won) and seven interceptions during that stretch. He's averaging 4 clearances per match.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Posts five clearances versus Pisa Lucumi had one tackle (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 1-0 win against Pisa.

Impact Lucumi had another very solid performance while leading the backline and contributed to Bologna's fourth consecutive clean sheet. He has notched at least one interception in six straight matches, amassing 10 and adding 10 tackles (three won) and four blocks over that span. He extended his season-long streak of appearances with at least one clearance and is averaging 3.88 per tilt.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Decent display in Parma fixture Lucumi (thigh) won one of two tackels and had two interceptions, two interceptions and one block in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Lucumi looked his usual self in his return from injury, shoring up a shaky defense, but Bologna lost anyway because of a late goal. He might be managed occasionally but is a top option when healthy. He has posted eight tackles (three won), eight interceptions and two blocks in his last five showings, with no clean sheets. He maintained his season-long streak of appearances with at least one clean race in this one.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Lucumi (thigh) is in the initial XI to face Parma on Sunday.

Impact Lucumi is getting the nod after being sidelined for six fixtures due to a thigh lesion and is partnering with Torbjorn Heggem. He has contributed to four clean sheets in 21 appearances across all competitions so far.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Parma Lucumi (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash versus Parma.

Impact Lucumi has recovered from a thigh injury that cost him the past six matches and could get the start if fit enough, as Nicolo Casale and Martin Vitik have been shaky in relief. He has logged five tackles (two won), six interceptions and one block in his last four showings, with no clean sheet. He has registered one or more clearances in every seasonal appearance, accumulating 72 in 20 fixtures.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a while Lucumi has been diagnosed with a low-grade right biceps femoris strain and will miss three to four weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Lucumi will have to skip multiple contests because of a muscular lesion. Martin Vitik and Nicolo Casale will likely alternate next to Torbjorn Heggem for the foreseeable future. Lucumi is set to return at some point in February.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early against Como Lucumi recorded one tackle (one won) and one clearance before exiting Saturday's match versus Como at the 26th minute due to an apparent thigh injury, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Lucumi has been managing an Achilles problem in recent months but seemingly suffered a different issue and is set for tests to assess its severity. Martin Vitik came off the bench over Nicolo Casale to replace him.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up stats in Juventus meeting Lucumi won one of three tackles and had three clearances, one block and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Lucumi had a well-rounded display in the back, but Juventus still found a way to score. Despite being available, he hadn't played in the previous two tilts due to a lingering Achilles injury. He might continue to be managed, but Bologna have to get creative to rest him while Martin Vitik and Nicolo Casale are dealing with thigh problems. He has tallied one or more tackles in his past seven showings, accumulating 14 (eight won) and logging 11 interceptions and four blocks over that span, with three clean sheets. He has notched one or more clearances in every display.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Napoli fixture Lucumi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), six clearances and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Lucumi was on point in the back and bagged his first-ever Serie A goal with a nice-looking header on a cross from the right wing. He's been a fixture of the formation after a relatively slow start and has posted at least one tackle in the last four matches, totaling seven (three won) and logging four interceptions and three blocks over that span, contributing to three clean sheets. He has recorded multiple clearances in every appearance so far, amassing 58 in 14 matches.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Contributes to clean sheet versus Pisa Lucumi drew two fouls and recorded three clearances and one key pass in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Pisa.

Impact Lucumi didn't need to do much to help his side stymie the opponents in this one. He has gotten the nod in four straight matches, always logging at least one clearance, accumulating 20, with one interception, one block and one clean sheet. Instead, he failed to register a tackle after tallying 11 in the previous three matches (five won).

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances at Roma Lucumi recorded one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Lucumi made the second-most clearances for Bologna, but they ended up with no points on the road. The centerback also won six duels, the third-most for his side.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Busy defensively in win Lucumi made five clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Lucumi had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense, matching his season high in interceptions and displaying great anticipation to simply to not let opposing forwards pick the ball up inside the box. The defender rarely stuffs the stat sheet but on the other hand he's been one of the most reliable fantasy performers among his peers.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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