Jefferson Lerma
Midfielder #8
Age 31 years
Nationality Colombia
Market Value €8.0M
Career
CP
◀ 2023 Crystal Palace from Bournemouth
B
2018 Bournemouth from Levante
L
2015 Levante from Huila
Jefferson Lerma Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 40%
Weight 28%
Experience 90%
vs Premier League
Height 26%
Weight 20%
Experience 87%
Traits
VETERAN DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 23
Shooting 13
Defense 60
Workrate 44
Passing 32
Key Strength 60 Defense
Area to Watch 13 Shooting
Match Stats
Recent appearances across all competitions
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 72' | 6.6 | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace | 44' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich | 6' | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia | 49' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Jul 04, 2026 | Colombia 1-0 Ghana | 97' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Colombia 0-0 Portugal | 60' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Colombia 1-0 Congo DR | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia | 101' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| May 24, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal | 97' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace | 26' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| May 13, 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace | 94' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| May 10, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton | 17' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| May 03, 2026 | Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace | 94' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham | 96' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle | 98' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 93' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 45' | 5.6 | 0 | 1 | 74 |
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Brighton vs Crystal Palace | 57 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace | 100 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | 16 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs 1899 Hoffenheim | 36 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Liverpool | 16 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Coventry vs Crystal Palace | 14 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Real Sociedad | 36 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Hull City | 14 |
| Dec 02, 2026 | Chelsea vs Crystal Palace | 16 |
Player Market Value
Track Jefferson Lerma's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q3'18)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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Jefferson Lerma is Crystal Palace’s Bronze Wall, a player defined by defensive solidity and veteran experience. With six career trophies including a recent FA Cup triumph, the Colombian international provides a foundation of reliability at Selhurst Park, even as he continues building his body of work in the current campaign.
In 21 appearances this season, Lerma has proven himself as a SQUAD PLAYER who stabilizes the midfield through sheer effort. His 1,030 minutes on the pitch are characterized by an Intensity rating of 73, highlighting his role as a relentless engine in the middle third. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his defensive output remains a tactical necessity. Despite a Form score of 27 indicating he is going through a quiet spell, his ability to break up play ensures he remains a reliable option for the manager.
With a market value of €10M, the Stakes remain high as Palace looks to navigate the mid-table battle. Though his valuation shows a downward trend, his established presence and trophy-winning pedigree offer a steadying hand for a squad looking to maintain its top-flight consistency.