Justin
Lerma
Midfield
28

At BVB since

01.07.26

Birthday

05.05.08 (18)

Nationality

Ecuador
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Justin Lerma

Youth and Senior Career

Ecuador native Justin Lerma began his footballing education at local club Guayaquil City before joining the renowned youth academy of Independiente del Valle. At just 15 years old, he was promoted to the first team, and he made his debut in the topflight in April 2024.

Previous Clubs

Justin Lerma at BVB

Although Borussia Dortmund secured the rights to Justin Lerma in May 2024, due to FIFA regulations governing the transfer of minors, he remained with Independiente del Valle until age 18 and only joined his new club in the summer of 2026. Lerma has been part of the BVB first team since the start of the 2026-27 season.

Gregor Kobel at the contract signing.

During his official introduction, the midfielder said, "I hope I’ll settle in as quickly as possible, get accustomed to everything – to the team and to the local culture – and that I’ll adapt to the football here, which is very different and more demanding. My most important goals are to settle in and to help the team as much as possible.”

Videos and Highlight Clips

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International Career

Lerma represented his country at the 2025 CONMEBOL U-17 Championship. He has also received early call-ups to Ecuador’s U-20 national team.

Justin Lerma’s Career Honors

  • 2025 Ecuadorian champion (Independiente del Valle)
  • 2025 Ecuadorian Super Cup winner (Independiente del Valle)

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