Biography
Who is Yangel Herrera?
Early life and beginnings
Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo was born on January 7, 1998, in La Guaira, Venezuela. He began his professional football path at Monagas Sport Club. While playing there, he contributed to the team's success in the 2015 Liga FUTVE 2 season. In 2016, he transferred to Atlético Venezuela to continue his development as a young midfielder.
International and club career path
In early 2017, Herrera signed with Manchester City. The club immediately loaned him to New York City FC, where he stayed for two years. He made his debut for the team on March 12, 2017, as a substitute during a victory over D.C. United. Following his time in the United States, he gained experience in La Liga through several loan spells.
He spent time on loan with Huesca during the latter half of the 2018–19 season. Afterward, he joined Granada on loan for the 2019–20 season, later extending his stay through the 2020–21 campaign. In August 2021, he moved to Espanyol on a one-year loan deal. He then joined Girona on loan in 2022, eventually signing a permanent four-year contract with the club in July 2023. By September 2025, he transferred to Real Sociedad on a five-year deal.
National team achievements
Yangel Herrera made his international debut for the Venezuela men's national football team on October 10, 2016, against Brazil. He also represented his country at the youth level. He served as the captain of the Venezuela under-20 squad during the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. During that tournament, he scored the deciding goal in the 108th minute of the Round of 16 match against Japan.
His performances at the 2017 U-20 World Cup earned him the FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Ball. The team finished as runners-up in that competition. Also, he helped Venezuela secure a third-place finish in the 2017 South American Youth Football Championship. In 2019, he was part of the squad that won the Kirin Cup.
Personal details and stats
Yangel Herrera stands 184 centimeters tall. Throughout his career, he has accumulated experience across various leagues, including the Spanish top tier. As of his most recent records from late 2026, he continues to compete at a professional level. During his time at Real Sociedad, he contributed to a Copa del Rey title victory for the 2025–26 season.
Birthday and age
Yangel Herrera was born on January 7, 1998, which makes Yangel 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Yangel shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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