Justin Lerma

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Justin Lerma
Personal information
Full name Justin Armando Lerma Soliz
Date of birth (2008-05-05) 5 May 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth Guayaquil, Ecuador
Position(s) Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Independiente del Valle
Number 53
Youth career
2017–2019 Guayaquil City
2021–2024 Independiente del Valle
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Independiente del Valle 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 May 2024

Justin Armando Lerma Soliz (born 5 May 2008) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for Ecuadorian Serie A club Independiente Del Valle.

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Club career

Born in Guayaquil, Lerma started his career with Guayaquil City at the age of 8. [1] Later he joined Independiente Del Valle academy. In April 2024 at the age of fifteen he was promoted to the Independiente del Valle's first team. He was an unused substitute in Copa Libertadores group stage match against San Lorenzo on 10 April 2024. [2] He was 15 and because of his appearance and a well-developed physique for his age, thousands of users have joked about whether he is really 15 years old or not. A video with his statements has become a real viral phenomenon with more than 2 million views. [3] He made his professional debut with Independiente Del Valle in a 2–2 Ecuadorian Serie A draw with Universidad Católica on 14 April 2024. [4] [5]

In May 2024, Lerma's transfer to German top club Borussia Dortmund was announced. However, due to his young age, the player will not move to Germany until mid-2026, as such transfers are only permitted for adult players. [6]

Career statistics

As of match played 11 May 2024 [7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Independiente del Valle 2024 Ecuadorian Serie A 20000020
Career total2000000020

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