Justin Bengui


Justin Bengui João is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for RWDM Brussels, on loan from club Lyon.

Club career

Born in Montbéliard, Bengui started his career at Villefranche and remained there until 2016, when he joined the youth side of Lyon. On 28 July 2021, despite interests from Bayern Munich, he decided to sign his first professional contract with Lyon for a period of three seasons.
In 2022, he was part of the Lyon team that won the Coupe Gambardella, being the substitute goalkeeper for Mathieu Patouillet. At the same year, he made his senior debut with Lyon's reserves in a 0–4 Championnat National 2 defeat against Lyon La Duchère
On 14 July 2023, Bengui appeared with Lyon's first team for the first time, playing in a in the friendly game against De Treffers.
On 20 January 2025, Bengui joined Jedinstvo Ub in Serbia on loan.
On 23 July 2025, Bengui was loaned to Lyon's sister club RWDM Brussels on a one-season loan deal.

International career

Bengui represented France at youth level, and is also eligible to represent Angola. In July 2024, he was named in France U19's squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. As the starter goalkeeper for the team, he appeared in 4 games during the tournament, including the final against Spain, where France was defeated by the score of 0–2.

Honours

France U19
France U20