Jefferson Lerma
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Match-by-match stats
Jefferson Lerma 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Jefferson Lerma has appeared in 31 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,724 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 31 | 1,724 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 29 | 6.48 |
 Europa Conference League | 13 | 683 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 5.70 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 185 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7.23 |
| Total | 47 | 2,592 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 48 | 6.31 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.00 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.21 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.47 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 67 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.70 | 28 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.63 | 29 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.16 | 51 |
Jefferson Lerma has taken 19 shots with 7 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jefferson Lerma has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 144 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 871 | 45.50 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 692 | 36.10 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 2.30 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.26 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 114 | 5.95 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 123 | 6.42 | 71 |
Jefferson Lerma has completed 692 of 871 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.16 | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.37 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 122 | 6.37 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 66 | 3.45 | 100 |
| Touches | 1193 | 62.30 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 251 | 13.10 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.73 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.31 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.47 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.63 | 11 |
Jefferson Lerma completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 122 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.51 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.84 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.31 | 81 |
| Clearances | 61 | 3.18 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 100 | 5.22 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.42 | 100 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 87 |
Jefferson Lerma makes 29 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.31 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.37 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.57 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 2.61 | 56 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Jefferson Lerma has committed 25 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.6 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right center back (5) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Jefferson Lerma previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 14 | 1,093 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 6.95 |
 World Cup | 5 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.89 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 217 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,275 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 6.59 |
 FA Cup | 6 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.95 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 5 | 426 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.45 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 329 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,403 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 42 | 7.05 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.67 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,255 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 50 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 34 | 2,860 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 36 | 7.06 |
About Jefferson Lerma
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Jefferson Lerma has scored 2 assists across 31 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1724 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jefferson Lerma has attempted 19 shots with 7 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jefferson Lerma has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Jefferson Lerma has contributed 14 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jefferson Lerma has registered 29 tackles (16 won), 25 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 692 from 871 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Jefferson Lerma has won 122 of 224 total duels.
Discipline
Jefferson Lerma has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 25.
About Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, representing Colombia. Jefferson Lerma is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 25 October 1994.
Most recent appearance
Jefferson Lerma's most recent match was away at Switzerland on June 2nd. Crystal Palace drew 0-0. Jefferson Lerma played 82 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- June 2nd0-0 drawatSwitzerland(82 mins, rating 6.94)
- February 4th1-0 winvsGhana(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- June 10th0-0 drawvsPortugal(60 mins, rating 6.74)
- October 10th1-0 winvsCongo DR(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.94)
- May 7th1-3 winatUzbekistan(90 mins, rating 7.05)
Teammates at Crystal Palace
Jefferson Lerma currently plays alongside Chris Richards, Jefferson Lerma, Remi Matthews, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Caleb Kporha, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, David Ozoh, Walter Benítez, Borna Sosa, Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, Tyrick Mitchell, Chadi Riad, Romain Esse, Justin Devenny, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Dean Henderson, Will Hughes, Jaydee Canvot, Eddie Nketiah, Brennan Johnson, Owen Goodman, Maxence Lacroix, Nathaniel Clyne, Óscar Mingueza, Yéremy Pino, Rio Cardines, Adam Wharton and Matheus França at Crystal Palace.