Player Name: Héctor Herrera

• Full Name: Héctor Miguel Herrera López
• Date of Birth: April 19, 1990
• Place of Birth: Tala, Jalisco, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Position: Midfielder (central / defensive / box-to-box)
• Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club Career (notable clubs):

• Club Atlético Bravos de (ATLAS) — youth / early career in Mexico
• CF Pachuca — professional debut and development (Liga MX)
• FC Porto (Portugal) — key years, UEFA club competitions
• Atlético Madrid (Spain) — La Liga
• Houston Dynamo (USA) — Major League Soccer

International Career (Mexico):

• Mexico national team (senior) — debut in 2011
• Tournaments: FIFA World Cup (2014, 2018), CONCACAF Gold Cup (winner 2011), Copa América participations, CONCACAF Nations League
• Caps / Goals (approximate): over 100 caps and around 15 international goals (figures vary by date)
• Role: Regular starter and captain at times; known for leadership, passing range, and work rate

Playing Style and Strengths:

• Box-to-box midfielder with defensive discipline and attacking support
• Good stamina, positioning, and tactical awareness
• Accurate passing and ability to break lines; capable of long-range shots and set-piece delivery
• Leadership qualities on and off the pitch

Honors and Awards (selected):

• Primeira Liga titles and domestic cups with FC Porto
• CONCACAF Gold Cup with Mexico (2011)
• Individual recognitions: club-level player of the year nominations, included in tournament/team of the year squads during peak seasons

Current Status: Active professional (club and international status may change; verify latest club and cap numbers for current season).