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Jefferson Lerma (Colombia), Midfielder, 66 caps, 5 international goals, model: 1.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Jefferson Lerma

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#8 Midfielder Crystal Palace FC (ENG) Colombia

Jefferson Lerma is a 32-year-old midfielder for Crystal Palace FC (ENG) and Colombia. He has earned 66 caps and 5 international goals for Colombia. Our model puts Colombia's title chance at 1% with a 82% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

66 Caps
5 Goals
0 Season goals
2 Assists
6.73 Form rating
Age32Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight152 lbsMarket value€5.3M
Jefferson Lerma at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Above average
Tournament form Steady
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Jefferson Lerma · the model’s read

Jefferson Lerma brings 66 caps and 5 international goals for Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Crystal Palace FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Lerma's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.04 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Jefferson Lerma: World Cup 2026 Form

How Jefferson has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.9
Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026
6.8
Last match vs Portugal
Holding steady
6.9
vs Uzbekistan
90 min
7.1
vs DR Congo
90 min
6.8
vs Portugal
60 min

Jefferson Lerma: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (62 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.9
vs
Career baseline 6.9
1.88 Shotsper 90 min 1.17
0.38 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.29
0.75 Key passesper 90 min 0.64
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.54
0.75 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.17
4.5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.43
69 Touchesper 90 min 61

At World Cup 2026, Jefferson is rating 6.9 — in line with his 6.9 career baseline.

Jefferson Lerma: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Bournemouth30.5M €
2018 - 2023
Levante
2015 - 2018
Atlético Huila
2013 - 2016

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

3 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× English FA Cup 2024-2025
1× UEFA Europa Conference League 2025-2026
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
0 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
Cup Competitions 1
  • 1× English FA Cup
    2024-2025
International 1
  • 1× UEFA Europa Conference League
    2025-2026

Jefferson Lerma: Quick Facts

#8Shirt number
32Age
1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)Height
152 lbsWeight
Cerrito, ColombiaBirthplace
Crystal Palace FC (ENG)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Jefferson Lerma play?
Jefferson Lerma plays as a Midfielder for Crystal Palace FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Colombia.
How many caps does Jefferson Lerma have?
Jefferson Lerma has 66 international caps for Colombia, with 5 international goals.
What trophies has Jefferson Lerma won?
Jefferson Lerma has won 3 career honours. Notable titles include English FA Cup (x1), UEFA Europa Conference League (x1).
What is Colombia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Colombia at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 82% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Colombia in at World Cup 2026?
Colombia are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Portugal.
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