Defensive Midfield
J. Lerma
Colombia
Colombia22 yrs
Colombia22 yrs22
Age
Defensive Midfield
Position
Defence — centre
Typical role
Colombia
Nationality
A tireless midfield enforcer who breaks up play and provides the platform for Colombia's attacking talents. Lerma is the unsung hero.
Career clubs
Career transfers
- 1 Jul 2025Loan
Competitions
Recent form
Season by season
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Union Magdalena | 16 | 0 | 1 | 6.62 |
| 2024 | Huila | 26 | 1 | 0 | 7.03 |
| 2023 | Huila | 31 | 1 | 2 | 6.64 |
| 2022 | Huila | 23 | 0 | 0 | — |
Discipline
11
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
72
Fouls
Strengths
Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.
World Cup history
2018: Round of 16 | 2026: Colombia's midfield shield
Career highlights
- Copa América 2024 finalist
- Premier League warrior
- Colombia's midfield rock
Achievements
Copa América Finalist 2024Bournemouth stalwartColombia vice-captain