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Júlio Baptista
Júlio Baptista (Júlio César Clemente Pereira Baptista), "La Bestia", Brazilian midfielder-forward born 1981; played for São Paulo, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Roma, Cruzeiro; won Copa América 2004/2007; now São Paulo under-20 coach.
Júlio César (football goalkeeper, born 1979)
Júlio César (Júlio César Soares de Espíndola), Brazilian goalkeeper born 1979 in Duque de Caxias; Inter Milan great (300 caps, five Scudetti, 2009-10 Champions League) and Brazil's No. 1 from 2007 to 2014, distinct from the younger Bragantino namesake.
Julio Díaz (footballer, born 2005)
Julio Díaz del Romo (born 2005, San Fernando de Henares) is a Spanish left-back who came through Atlético Madrid's academy, debuted for its first team in 2026, and joined Sevilla FC in July 2026 for €1 million plus variables.
Julio Enciso (footballer, born 2004)
Julio César Enciso Espínola (born 2004) is a Paraguayan attacking midfielder from Libertad who joined Brighton in a record Paraguayan transfer, won the 2022/23 Premier League Goal of the Season, and has over 35 caps for Paraguay.
Julio Soler
Julio Soler (Julio César Soler Barreto) is a Paraguayan-born Argentine footballer who plays as a left-back for Bournemouth, signed from Lanús in January 2025, and has captained Argentina at youth level.
Juma Bah
Abdulai Juma Bah (born 2006, Freetown) is a Sierra Leonean centre-back, 1.95 m, signed by Manchester City from Real Valladolid in January 2025 via a 6 million euro release clause, since loaned to Lens, Nice, and Augsburg.
Jun'ai Byfield
Jun'ai Byfield (born 2008, London) is an English centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur. Academy member since age eight, he signed professionally in December 2025 and became Spurs' youngest-ever Champions League player on debut against Borussia Dortmund in January 2026.
Juninho Paulista
Juninho Paulista (Oswaldo Giroldo Júnior, born 1973), Brazilian attacking midfielder, 2002 World Cup winner, three-time Middlesbrough player and 1996-97 Premier League Player of the Season; later CBF national team coordinator.
Juninho Pernambucano
Juninho Pernambucano is a Brazilian former attacking midfielder who won seven straight Ligue 1 titles with Lyon and is football's most prolific recorded free-kick scorer.
Junior Dion
Sede Junior Dion, Ivorian-born striker for Lamontville Golden Arrows in South Africa's Betway Premiership; switched to Chad internationally in late 2025; 2025-26 Premiership top scorer with 14 goals.
Junior Firpo
Junior Firpo (Héctor Junior Firpo Adamés), Dominican Republic-born Spanish left-back born 1996; first Dominican-born La Liga player with Betis, then Barcelona, Leeds United (2024/25 promotion, 10 assists), and a 2025 free-transfer return to Betis.
Junior Hoilett
Junior Hoilett (David Junior Wayne Hoilett), Canadian left winger born 1990 in Brampton; Blackburn, QPR, Cardiff, Reading, Hibernian, Swindon; Canada international with about 69 caps, 17 goals, 2022 World Cup squad member.
Junior Messias
Junior Messias, full name Junior Walter Messias, is a Brazilian forward who plays for Genoa in Serie A and previously won the Scudetto with Milan.
Junior Nkeng
Junior Nkeng, Spanish winger born 2007 in Barcelona, plays for Charlton Athletic, signed from AFC Wimbledon on 1 September 2026 on a three-year contract after winning Wimbledon's 2025/26 Young Player of the Year award.
Junior Stanislas
Junior Stanislas (Felix Junior Stanislas, born 1989, London) is an English former winger for West Ham, Burnley, and Bournemouth, retired October 2023, now an Ipswich Town first-team coach.
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki (鈴木 淳之介, born 2003) is a Japanese defender for Danish club F.C. København and Japan, converted from midfielder to center back at Shonan Bellmare in 2024.
Jupp Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes (Josef Heynckes), born 1945, German striker and coach; 1974 World Cup winner, Bayern treble 2013, Champions League winner with Real Madrid 1998 and Bayern 2013.
Juraj Kucka
Juraj Kucka, Slovak midfielder born 1987 in Bojnice, played for Genoa, AC Milan, Parma, Watford, Trabzonspor, and Slovan Bratislava; 112 caps and 14 goals for Slovakia, third all-time in appearances.
Jürgen Croy
Jürgen Croy (born 1946, Zwickau), East German goalkeeper, record 94 GDR caps, Olympic gold 1976 and bronze 1972, 1974 World Cup, career at BSG Sachsenring Zwickau, later Zwickau mayor.
Jürgen Damm
Jürgen Damm Rascón, Mexican right winger born 1992 in Túxpam, Veracruz; FIFA-endorsed 2015 study ranked him second-fastest footballer (35.23 km/h) behind Gareth Bale; starred for Tigres UANL, won 4 Liga MX titles, 12 Mexico caps, later Atlanta United, América, San Luis, Oakland Roots.
Jürgen Klinsmann
Jürgen Klinsmann, born 1964, German striker and coach; 108 caps, 47 goals; World Cup 1990, Euro 1996; later managed Germany (2006 third place), Bayern, USMNT 2011-16, Hertha, South Korea.
Jürgen Klopp
Jürgen Klopp (born 1967), German football manager; led Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool (2015-2024), winning the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League; now Germany head coach after a Red Bull role.
Jürgen Locadia
Jürgen Leonardo Locadia, born 1993 in Emmen, Netherlands, is a Curaçao international striker, formerly of PSV Eindhoven and Brighton & Hove Albion, who started all three of Curaçao's matches at its debut 2026 World Cup.
Jurriën Timber
Jurriën Timber (born 2001, Utrecht) is a Dutch defender for Arsenal and the Netherlands. Ajax academy product, two Eredivisie titles, €40m 2023 move to Arsenal, ACL injury on his Premier League debut, later PFA Team of the Year right-back.
Jussi Jääskeläinen
Jussi Jääskeläinen (Jussi Albert Jääskeläinen), born 1975, is a Finnish former goalkeeper who spent 15 seasons at Bolton Wanderers and won 56 caps for Finland.
Just Fontaine
Just Fontaine (1933–2023), French striker born in Marrakech, scored a record 13 goals in six matches at the 1958 World Cup; 30 goals in 21 France caps, Reims and Nice legend, UNFP co-founder.
Justin Edinburgh
Justin Edinburgh (1969-2019), English left-back and manager; Tottenham FA Cup 1991 and League Cup 1999 winner; managed Newport County and Leyton Orient to Football League promotion; died of cardiac arrest; JE3 Foundation and Justin Edinburgh Stand honor him.
Justin Ellis (soccer)
Justin Ellis (born 2007, Wellington, Florida) is an American soccer forward for Orlando City SC in MLS and the USMNT; homegrown signing of February 2026, 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Pathway Player of the Year, scored on his senior USMNT debut versus Peru.
Justin Fashanu
Justin Fashanu (Justinus Soni Fashanu, 1961–1998), English footballer for Norwich City and Nottingham Forest, Britain's first £1m black player and first professional to come out as gay (1990); died by suicide in 1998.
Justin Janssen
Justin Meltofte Janssen (born 2006) is a Danish midfielder for FC Nordsjælland; academy player since age 8, Superliga debut 2024, Denmark U19 international with a Dutch father, eligible for Oranje.