Career
Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a left back. Born in São Paulo Paulo, Jean Mota began his career on, and made his debut on 21 March 2012, against Cuiabá, for the season"s Copa do Brasil. On 28 May 2013, Jean Mota renewed his contract with Lusa, signing until 2015.
He made his Série A debut on 8 June, in a 0–0 draw against Corinthians.
Jean Mota appeared regularly for the club in the following campaign, being mostly deployed as a left back. He scored his first senior goal on 19 September, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against América-Registered Nurse. On 16 September 2015 Jean Mota moved to Fortaleza, after being released by in May.