Jean Prosper Laurent (30 December 1906 – 14 May 1995) was a French international footballer. He played as a defender or midfielder. He was the elder brother of Lucien Laurent, and they both took part at the 1930 FIFA World Cup

Club career

Laurent started his career at CA Paris in 1921. In 1930, he went to FC Sochaux. He then played for Club français for the 1932-1933 season. Jean Laurent then went to US Saint-Malo for one year, in 1933-1934. From 1934 to 1937, he played for Stade Rennais. He went to Toulouse FC (1937) in its beginning year, 1937-1938. His last club was Montpellier in 1938-1939.

International career

Laurent got his first cap on 11 May 1930 against Czechoslovakia. He was part of France's squad for the 1930 FIFA World Cup, but did not play any match of the tournament. He got his eighth and last cap on 12 June 1932 against Romania.

Coaching career

He only had one short stint as a coach, managing his youth club CA Paris for one year, from 1945 to 1946.