Jean Ruiz (born 6 April 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Ligue 2 club Pau.

[2] At the end of the season, he won the 2014-15 Coupe Gambardella with Sochaux's U19 team, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute to help secure a 2-0 victory against Olympique lyonnais.

[6] Despite receiving numerous offers during the offseason, Ruiz chose to remain with Pau for the 2023-2024 season, despite the club's new focus on player trading.

[8] In June 2024, it was announced that Ruiz, who was at the end of his contract, had signed a two-year extension with Pau FC, keeping him with the club until 2026.

This decision was welcomed by the club's management and supporters, as Ruiz was the most utilized outfield player for Pau in the previous season, appearing in 35 matches and scoring three goals.