Jerson Lagos
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jerson Esteban Lagos Giraldo [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Queensland Lions FC | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Falcon FC | |||
| –2020 | Melville United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Melville United | 54 | (7) |
| 2024 | Manurewa | 12 | (6) |
| 2024– | Auckland City | 27 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 July 2025 2025 | |||
Jerson Esteban Lagos Giraldo (born 1 November 2002)[2] is a semi-professional association football player from Colombia who plays as a forward for Queensland Lions FC.[3][4]
Early career
Growing up in Ecuador, Lagos played youth football for Falcon FC before moving to New Zealand.[5] While living in Hamilton he played for Melville United youth sides before debuting for the first team.[6]
Manurewa
Lagos joined Manurewa at the start of the 2024 season from Melville United.[6]
Auckland City
On 30 June 2024 Lagos joined Auckland City for the remainder of the 2024 season.[7] He made his debut against East Coast Bays on 12 July 2024.[8] Lagos was picked for the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup squad, where he scored in the first round game against Al-Ain, directly from a corner.[9][10] In 2025, Lagos was named in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup squad, making appearances in the first two group games.[11]
Personal life
Born in Colombia, Lagos left to Ecuador at the age of three with his mother and three siblings, before fleeing to New Zealand as a refugee around the age of 8. Lagos also holds New Zealand citizenship. Previously working as a diesel-mechanic,[9] Lagos now works as a part-time barber and is studying to gain his qualifications. Lagos has two sons.[5][6]