Biography
Who is Héctor Herrera?
Early career and Pachuca
Héctor Herrera began his football path within the youth ranks of CF Pachuca. During his time with the youth sides, teammates gave him nicknames such as Zorro or Zorrillo. He eventually moved into the professional ranks with the club.
He made his professional debut for Pachuca on July 21, 2010, during a North American SuperLiga match against Chivas USA. Later, in July 2011, he played his first league game against Santos Laguna. His performance during the 2011 Apertura tournament earned him a spot on the shortlist for the best rookie of that period.
Success at FC Porto
In June 2013, the Portuguese club FC Porto signed him for 8 million euros. During his six years in Portugal, he made over 200 appearances. He helped the team secure a Primeira Liga title and was named the Dragão de Ouro Award winner as the club's best player for the previous season. He was the first Mexican player to receive this specific honor.
Héctor Herrera also achieved recognition in the Team of the Year during his tenure there. He famously scored a last-minute goal against Benfica in 2018 that helped Porto secure the league title. In March 2019, he captained the side during a Champions League victory over Roma, leading them to the round of 16 quarterfinals.
Playing in Spain and USA
Héctor Herrera moved to Atlético Madrid in July 2019 after his contract with Porto ended. While at the Spanish club, he competed in the UEFA Champions League and made 30 appearances in his first season. He also participated in two Supercopa de España matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona.
His career later took him to Major League Soccer with the Houston Dynamo. He first joined the club in March 2022 as a Designated Player. After a period with Toluca in Liga MX, he returned to play for the Houston Dynamo starting in January 2026.
International career and honors
On the international stage, he has earned over 100 caps for the Mexico men's national football team. He represented his country at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups. He also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, making an appearance against Brazil.
One of his major achievements came during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was a member of the squad that won the gold medal after defeating Brazil in the final. Also, he was named the best player at the 2012 Toulon Tournament.
Birthday and age
Héctor Herrera was born on April 19, 1990, which makes Héctor 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Héctor shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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