Jean II Makoun (born 29 May 1983) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for Stade Rennais as a central midfielder. He also plays for the Cameroon national football team.

Makoun began his career in his native Cameroon at Cotonsport Garoua, where he was part of the team's youth setup. Following this, he spent time at other Cameroonian clubs Jeunesse Star and Tonnerre Yaoundé, before moving to France, to join Ligue 1 club Lille.

Makoun became a firm fixture in the Lille side, making more than 150 appearances for the team in the league, and playing UEFA Champions League football. His performances attracted interest from clubs around Europe, including Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Serie A club Juventus, and French clubs AS Monaco, Marseille, and Lyon.

He was part of the Cameroonian 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished top of their group in the first round of competition. before failing to secure qualification for the semi-finals. Makoun also participated in the 2006 African Nations Cup, 2008 African Nations Cup and 2010 African Nations Cup.

He participated in all of Cameroon's games in their disappointing 2010 FIFA World Cup. Makoun scored twice against Tunisia to seal a 4-1 victory in the return match of the CAF Third Qualification Round for 2014 FIFA World Cup. This ensured Cameroon qualification to the World Cup.