# Jefferson Lerma — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> A tireless midfield enforcer who breaks up play and provides the platform for Colombia's attacking talents. Lerma is the unsung hero.

**Country:** Colombia 🇨🇴  
**Club:** Crystal Palace  
**Position:** Defensive Midfield (Midfielder)  
**Squad number:** 8  
**Age:** 32  
**Height:** 178 cm   **Weight:** 78 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $10M  
**Overall rating:** 78/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 55
- **International goals:** 4
- **International assists:** 3

**World Cup history:** 2018: Round of 16 | 2026: Colombia's midfield shield

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 66
- **Shooting:** 54
- **Passing:** 66
- **Dribbling:** 62
- **Defending:** 80
- **Physical:** 82

## Major Achievements

- Copa América Finalist 2024
- Bournemouth stalwart
- Colombia vice-captain

## Career Highlights

- Copa América 2024 finalist
- Premier League warrior
- Colombia's midfield rock

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*