Jefferson Lerma

Midfielder · Crystal Palace

ColombiaActive

Jefferson Lerma reached the Premier League through Atlético Huila and Levante. He joined Crystal Palace in July 2023.

Career

Lerma made his professional debut for Atlético Huila against Millonarios on 30 March 2013. A loan to Levante in August 2015 began his European career.

After making the move permanent, he helped Levante win the 2016–17 Segunda División title. Bournemouth signed him in August 2018; he stayed through relegation and helped the club return to the Premier League in 2022.

How they play

Crystal Palace describes a box-to-box midfielder whose combative style made him popular at Bournemouth.

Bio

Date of birthOctober 25, 1994 (age 31)

BirthplaceEl Cerrito

Height179 cm

PositionMidfielder

StatusActive

Current clubCrystal Palace

Club career

Crystal Palace F.C.2023
AFC Bournemouth2018–2023
Levante UD2016–2018
Levante UD2015–2016
Atlético Huila2013–2016

International career

Colombia men's national football teamSince 2017Current

Honours

No honours on record yet.

Defining moments

A World Cup introduction2018
Lerma appeared in all four of Colombia’s matches at the World Cup in Russia.

Latest season stats (ESPN)

Starts (sub-ins): 0 (0)Goals: 0Assists: 0Shots: 0

In our archive

0 appearances0 goals0 assists

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Sources

Read for this profile

Crystal Palace — Jefferson Lerma: a career in picturesOctober 19, 2026
Crystal Palace — Jefferson Lerma profileOctober 19, 2026

Profile written / last reviewed October 19, 2026.

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