Juan Palma

Juan Sebastián Palma Micolta (born 18 July 1999) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

On 27 December 2022, Palma signed with Charleston Battery in the USL Championship, the American second division.

Charleston Battery
Palma was signed by the Battery on 27 December 2022. Palma’s first season in Charleston developed into a highly successful one as the Colombian continued to improve as the year went on. The center-back turned into a regular starter in the Battery’s run to the USL Championship Final, forming a formidable partnership with Leland Archer in the center of the defense.

In his first season in the United States, Palma recorded 95 clearances, 14 blocks, 27 interceptions, 87 duels won and one goal across 25 matches in league play (regular season and playoffs). He additionally featured in the Battery’s three 2023 U.S. Open Cup matches. Palma was honored with a selection to the Week 20 USLC Team of the Week.

Club

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Honours
Charleston Battery
 * Eastern Conference Champion (Playoffs): 2023

Colombia U-21
 * Central American and Caribbean Games: 2018