Player Details

Name

Héctor Herrera

Height

6' 1"

Weight

176 lbs

Date of Birth

4.19.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Tijuana, Mexico

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

Designated Player, International
Latest News
Latest News
Dynamo's injury woes worsen as Herrera exits in win over RSL

Dynamo's injury woes worsen as Herrera exits in win over RSL

Houston Dynamo captain Héctor Herrera was forced into an early exit in the Dynamo’s 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. In first-half stoppage time, with the Dynamo leading 2-0, Herrera went down after an awkward play and was replaced by Sebastian Kowalczyk. After the game, head coach
How Héctor Herrera makes Houston Dynamo reach "our best"
Breakaway

How Héctor Herrera makes Houston Dynamo reach "our best"
Team of the Matchday: DC United, Seattle Sounders stars step up
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: DC United, Seattle Sounders stars step up
2024 MLS All-Star Team Roster

2024 MLS All-Star Team Roster
Lionel Messi leads top-selling MLS jerseys in 2024

Lionel Messi leads top-selling MLS jerseys in 2024
Héctor Herrera GOLAZO has Houston Dynamo looking like "old days"

Héctor Herrera GOLAZO has Houston Dynamo looking like "old days"
Latest Video
Latest Video
Red Card: H. Herrera vs. SEA, 66'
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Red Card: H. Herrera vs. SEA, 66'
Breakaway: Héctor Herrera driven by family
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Breakaway: Héctor Herrera driven by family
Héctor Herrera master-class sends Houston Dynamo soaring
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Leagues Cup Wrap-Up

Héctor Herrera master-class sends Houston Dynamo soaring
Goal: H. Herrera vs. RSL, 7'
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Goal: H. Herrera vs. RSL, 7'
Goal: H. Herrera vs. SKC, 31'
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Goal: H. Herrera vs. SKC, 31'
2023 MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire
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2023 MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire
Career Summary

The captain of the Mexican National Team, Herrera joins the Dynamo after one of the most successful European soccer spells for a player from his national. A key contributorin Atlético de Madrid's La Liga title, Herrera was a regular feature in the UEFA Champions League in his time in the Spanish capitol. The experienced midfielder additionally won three domestic trophies with Portuguese giants FC Porto. Internationally Herrera has represented El Tri at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as winning the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. 

ACQUIRED: Free Transfer from Atlético de Madrid (signed pre-contract March 2nd, 2022)

DEBUT: July 9th, 2022 against FC Dallas (substitute)