Jefferson Lerma

Jefferson Lerma is a physically commanding professional midfielder who plays for English Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Colombia national team.

Lerma developed at Atlético Huila before moving to Spain with Levante in 2015. He later joined Bournemouth in a club-record transfer, making 184 appearances, and moved to Crystal Palace in 2023, where he won the FA Cup in 2025.

He represented Colombia at the 2018 World Cup and was a starter in their run to the 2024 Copa América final.