Yangel Herrera


Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Granada on loan from Manchester City.

Club career

Herrera started his club career at Monagas SC before moving to Atlético Venezuela in 2016.

Manchester City

Loan to New York City

On 31 January 2017 it was confirmed that Herrera had signed for Manchester City. Herrera was immediately sent to New York City on a two-year loan. He made his debut on 12 March, as a substitute in a 4–0 win over D.C. United.

Loan to Huesca

Following the conclusion of his two-year stay at New York City, Herrera was loaned to La Liga side Huesca for the last six months of the 2018–19 season.

Loan to Granada

On 26 July 2019, Herrera was loaned to Granada for the 2019–20 season.

International career

Herrera made his international debut for the Venezuela national team on 10 October 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 0–2 loss to Brazil.
Herrera was named captain of the Venezuela U20 team for the 2017 U-20 World Cup. He scored the only goal, in the 108th minute of their Round of 16 win over Japan.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.10 October 2017Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay
1–0
1–0
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.10 October 2019Estadio Olímpico, Caracas, Venezuela
1–0
4–1
Friendly

Honours

Venezuela U20
Individual