Biography
Who is Ander Herrera?
Early life and career beginnings
Ander Herrera was born in Bilbao, Spain, on August 14, 1989. He grew up developing his skills in football within his home country before stepping into professional leagues.
He began his senior career playing for Real Zaragoza. During his time with Zaragoza, he made numerous appearances in the Segunda Division and helped the team secure a return to La Liga, where he continued to feature regularly as a key midfielder.
Athletic Club and Manchester United
In 2011, Ander joined Athletic Bilbao, where he played a central role in reaching tournament finals and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. His performances in the Basque region caught the attention of larger European clubs.
By 2014, he completed a transfer to Manchester United. During his tenure with the English club, he became a fan favorite through his tenacious play in midfield. He won several major honors in England, including the FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, and UEFA Europa League.
Paris Saint-Germain and return to Spain
After his successful years in Manchester, Ander moved to France to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. In his first season with the French giants, he helped secure a domestic quadruple and started in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
During his stint in Paris, he collected multiple domestic trophies, including Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups. In 2022, he made a return to Athletic Bilbao, initially joining on a loan before making the transfer permanent in January 2023.
International career
Ander represented Spain at various youth levels during his development. He won tournaments with the Spanish national teams at both the under-20 and under-21 levels.
He also represented his nation at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Later in his career, he earned senior caps for the Spain national team, making his debut in November 2016.
Birthday and age
Ander Herrera was born on August 14, 1989, which makes Ander 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Ander shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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