
Bayer LeverkusenJeanuël Merick Belocian (born 17 February 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or central midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Club career Born and raised in Guadeloupe, Belocian joined the youth association of AJC at age 5 before joining Stade Lamentinois at age 8. Belocian joined the youth academy of Rennes in July 2020 and signed his first professional contract with the club on 10 November 2021, with the contract running until 2024. Jeanuël Belocian made his professional debut for Rennes on the 20 March 2022, replacing Nayef Aguerd at the 79th minute of a 6–1 home Ligue 1 win to Metz. Personal life Jeanuël is the younger brother of Wilhem Belocian, a French Olympic hurdler and sprinter.