Héctor Herrera

Mexico · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2019

Mexican midfielder with forward passing and a thunderous long-range shot

Nicknames HH

74.1OVR#843 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed64.3
  • Shooting65.8
  • Passing76.0
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement70.2
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill68.3
  • Physical75.2
  • Mental82.3
  • Career76.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina92
  2. Selflessness86
  3. Short Passing84
  4. Determination84
  5. Consistency84
  6. Longevity84
  7. Durability84
  8. Shot Power82
  9. Long Shots82
  10. Leadership82

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.3

  • Top Speed68
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed60
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run60
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 65.8

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys60
  • Curve70
  • Penalties64
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 76.0

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 70.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement68
  • Runs in Behind64
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 68.3

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking64
  • Interceptions72
  • Standing Tackle74
  • Sliding Tackle66
  • Offside Trap58

Physical 75.2

  • Strength76
  • Stamina92
  • Agility70
  • Balance78
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions77
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression80

Mental 82.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 76.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements62
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
19 April 1990
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2010–now
Prime
2014-2019

Club career

  • 2010–2013 Pachuca
  • 2013–2019 FC Porto
  • 2019–2022 Atlético Madrid
  • 2022–2024 Houston Dynamo
  • 2025–now Toluca

Honours

Continental title 1

2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Primeira Liga Porto 1

2017–18

League title · La Liga Atlético Madrid 1

2020–21

Olympic gold medal 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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