Dermi Lusala

Dermi Lusala (born 16 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back.

Lusala is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford academies and transferred to Coventry City in 2022. Lusala was capped by England at U16 level.

Youth years
A right back, Lusala began his career in the Brentford Academy and was a part of the U13 team which won the 2016 Elite Neon Cup. Following the closure of the academy at the end of the 2015–16 season, Lusala transferred into the Tottenham Hotspur Academy. He progressed to sign a one-year professional contract at the end of the 2020–21 season. Following an injury-plagued season in the Development Squad, during which he participated in first team training sessions, Lusala was released when his contract expired.

Coventry City
On 1 July 2022, Lusala signed a two-year contract with Championship club Coventry City on a free transfer. On 25 November 2022, he joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Barwell on a one-month loan and made four appearances. Lusala was a part of the Coventry City U21 team which reached the final of the 2022–23 Birmingham Senior Cup.

During the 2023–24 pre-season, Lusala was included in the first team squad for its training camp in Portugal. Lusala was an unused substitute on 16 occasions during the 2023–24 season and was released when his contract expired.

International career
Lusala was capped by England at U16 level.

Personal life
Lusala attended St Ignatius College, Enfield.