Yangel Herrera is represented by the football agency PARRI GROUP. The player currently plays for Real Sociedad; the current market value is €6.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2030.

timeline Career History

18/19
Huesca Huesca
18/19
Man City Man City
19/20
Granada Granada
20/21
Man City Man City
21/22
Espanyol Espanyol
21/22
Man City Man City
22/23
Girona Girona
22/23
Man City Man City
23/24
Girona Girona
25/26
Sociedad Sociedad

Rating

67

CEN

Yangel Herrera player profile photo

Yangel Herrera

Venezuela • Central Midfield visibility284,5B Wikidata Q20994432

ATT

55

TEC

46

TAC

41

DEF

38

CRE

54

AGE

28

Height: 1,84
Foot: Right
euro €6.00m
support_agent Agent: PARRI GROUP

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

Position

Midfield

Age

28

Height

1,84

Foot

Right

Personal details

Date of Birth
07.01.1998
Place of birth
La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela
Nationality
Venezuela / Spain
League
LaLiga
Shirt number
21

info About Yangel Herrera

Yangel Herrera is a 28-year-old Central Midfield from Venezuela. Yangel Herrera has played for Real Sociedad since 2025. The contract runs until June 2030. Current estimated market value: €6.00m. Yangel Herrera is represented by the football agency PARRI GROUP. 15 transfers on record; the highest fee was €11.00m for the 2025 move from Girona to Sociedad. In the 2026/2027 LaLiga season: 9 matches, 1 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.84 m, preferred foot: right.

Who is Yangel Herrera's agent?

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Yangel Herrera is represented by the football agency PARRI GROUP.

Which club does Yangel Herrera play for?

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Yangel Herrera currently plays for Real Sociedad as a Central Midfield.

What is Yangel Herrera's market value?

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Yangel Herrera's market value is estimated at around €6.00m (2026 data).

Where is Yangel Herrera from?

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Yangel Herrera holds Venezuela nationality.

How old is Yangel Herrera?

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Yangel Herrera is 28 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date Opponent Score Rating
8 Nov 2026
Rayo Vallecano (H)
LaLiga
1 - 0 (W) –
5 Nov 2026
Olympique Lyonnais (H)
UEFA Europa League
1 - 1 (D) 6.8
1 Nov 2026
Athletic Club (A)
LaLiga
2 - 1 (L) –
25 Oct 2026
Levante UD (H)
LaLiga
2 - 1 (W) 6.6
15 Oct 2026
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
UEFA Europa League
1 - 1 (D) 6.6

Market Value & Form

LaLiga 2026/2027

Market Value

Comparison of two independent sources

Current Value

€6.00m

Model Estimate

€5,1m

€4,3m – €5,8m

20232026

Season Form

Goals

1 / xG 0.25

Assists

0 / xA 0.11

Shooting

6 / on target 2

Pass accuracy

88.8

Goals
%65
Assists
%0
Rating
%39

Bars show the player's league percentile.

Detailed Statistics Show expand_more

Percentages show the player's league percentile.

Shooting

Goals 1 %65
xG 0.25 %39
xGOT 0.51 %65
xG excl. penalty 0.25 %39
Shooting 6 %49
Shots on target 2 %55

Passing

Assists 0 %0
xA 0.11 %18
Accurate passes 253 %61
Pass accuracy % 88.8 %74
Accurate long balls 7 %36
Long ball accuracy % 63.6 %62
Line-breaking passes 40 %52
Chances created 2 %17
Big chances created 1 %47

Possession

Dribbles 2 %23
Dribble success % 66.7 %74
Duels won 38 %81
Duels won % 50.0 %48
Aerials won 6 %68
Aerials won % 40.0 %38
Touches 372 %55
Touches in opposition box 4 %24
Dispossessed 12 %6
Fouls won 12 %83
Penalties awarded 1 %100

Defending

Defensive actions 26 %57
Tackles 18 %79
Interceptions 2 %15
Blocked shots 1 %31
Fouls committed 12 %17
Recoveries 20 %34
Possession won final 3rd 2 %39
Dribbled past 5 %47
Clearances 5 %39
Clean sheets 0 %0
Goals conceded while on pitch 8 %41
xG against while on pitch 7.85 %50

Discipline

Yellow cards 4 %1
Red cards 0 %100

Skill profile

Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: La Liga 2026/2027.

61,2 Overall

Ranked #85 of 115 players in the same position

Box-to-Box

Recent match scores

  • 70 Levante
  • 69 Deportivo A Coruña
  • 70 Valencia
  • 70 Atlético de Madrid
  • 58 Elche
  • Shooting 68,0 #31/99
  • Passing 70,0 #54/117
  • On ball attacking 64,8 #62/115
  • Duels 71,4 #15/115
  • 1v1 defending 61,3 #89/117
  • Positioning 55,8 #111/114
  • Ball control 64,7 #60/117

newspaper Latest news

  • Available for Levante clash

    Herrera is available for Sunday's La Liga clash against Levante after returning to full team training Friday following his recovery from a calf injury.

  • Rejoins group training

    Herrera (calf) was back with the group during Friday's practice after making progress in his recovery, per Mundo Deportivo.

  • Remains sidelined

    Herrera (calf) is out for Thursday's match against Lillestrom after missing the squad list.

  • Ruled out against Malaga

    Herrera (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's La Liga clash against Malaga after experiencing physical discomfort, according to coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, per Diario Vasco. "The squad is complete. Yangel will be unavailable. He's dealing with some pain and won't be with us in Malaga, so we'll call up players from Sanse."

  • Nets first goal for Sociedad

    Herrera scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-2 win versus Elche.

Careers

Club career

  1. Real Sociedad Current
    09.2025 – present

    26 apps · 1 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2026/2027 6.60
    La Liga 9 1 0 6.65
    Europa League 3 0 0 6.48
    2025/2026 6.39
    La Liga 12 0 0 6.37
    Copa del Rey 2 0 0 6.55
  2. Girona
    07.2023 – 09.2025

    68 apps · 9 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2025/2026 6.37
    La Liga 2 0 0 6.37
    2024/2025 6.90
    La Liga 29 4 3 6.99
    Champions League 5 0 0 6.38
    Copa Catalunya 1 0 0 –
    2023/2024 7.20
    La Liga 29 5 0 7.25
    Copa del Rey 2 0 0 6.53
  3. Girona Loan
    08.2022 – 06.2023

    20 apps · 2 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2022/2023 6.56
    La Liga 20 2 2 6.56
  4. Manchester City
    07.2022 – 07.2022

    0 apps · 0 goals

  5. Espanyol Loan
    08.2021 – 06.2022

    23 apps · 1 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2021/2022 6.87
    La Liga 23 1 1 6.87
  6. Granada Loan
    09.2020 – 06.2021

    46 apps · 8 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2020/2021 6.72
    La Liga 32 3 1 6.67
    Europa League 12 5 1 6.94
    Copa del Rey 2 0 0 6.27
  7. Granada Loan
    07.2019 – 08.2020

    36 apps · 2 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2019/2020 6.71
    La Liga 30 2 3 6.71
    Copa del Rey 6 0 0 –
  8. SD Huesca Loan
    01.2019 – 06.2019

    16 apps · 0 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2018/2019 6.51
    La Liga 16 0 0 6.51
  9. New York City FC Loan
    02.2017 – 12.2018

    38 apps · 1 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2018 7.01
    MLS 18 0 2 7.01
    2017 7.09
    MLS 20 1 2 7.09
  10. Manchester City
    01.2017 – 01.2017

    0 apps · 0 goals

  11. Atletico Venezuela
    01.2016 – 12.2016

    33 apps · 3 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2016
    Primera Division 32 3 0 –
    Copa Venezuela 1 0 0 –
  12. Monagas SC
    07.2015 – 12.2015

    1 apps · 0 goals

    chevron_rightSeason breakdown
    Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating
    2015/2016
    Copa Venezuela 1 0 0 –

National team

Venezuela U20 01.2017

14 apps · 3 goals

Venezuela 01.2016

46 apps · 3 goals

Venezuela U17 01.2015

4 apps · 2 goals