The current Spanish LaLiga season has caused surprise among fans as a team has taken first place from the clear all-time favorites such as: real Madrid, FC Barcelona j Atlético de Madrid; we are talking about Girona FC. The squad born in Catalonia – which is part of Manchester City’s City group – has reached the Spanish championship, placing itself at the top of the standings thanks to the performance of its team, which, although it did not have big stars, combine its parts to face the big ones to fight. His personalities include the Venezuelan midfielder Yangel Herrerawho will try to give Vinotinto the first rating for a world championship.
Yangel Herrera starts at Girona FC. Photo: Girona FC
Who is Yangel Herrera?
Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo He was born on January 7, 1998 in the city of La Guaira, Venezuela, but grew up in Maturín, in the east of the country. The midfielder became known in the minor leagues red wine. He was captain, played for the South American U20, qualified for the 2017 U20 World Cup and almost became world champion, but had to settle for second place after the final defeat against England. His great performance led to him being considered one of the top three football players in the global competition and winning it Bronze ballonly behind the Uruguayan Federico Valverde (silver) and the Englishman Dominic Solanke (gold).
Yangel Herrera won the Bronze Ball at the 2017 U-20 World Cup. Photo: FIFA
But before he shone at the Youth World Cup, the midfielder had already stood out and was rated as the best “New Tomas Rincon”, because he has similar characteristics to the captain of the senior national team. Therefore, at the age of 19, Yangel was signed by Manchester City in England, which marked a huge advancement in his career; However, since he didn’t shine, he was loaned out to various clubs in the USA and Spain.
Yangel Herrera signed for Manchester City in 2017. Photo: Atlético Venezuela
Which teams did Yangel Herrera play on?
Yangel Herrera has been promoted from Venezuela’s second division to Major League Soccer and LaLiga in Spain:
- 2014–2015: Monagas
- 2016-2017: Atletico Venezuela
- 2017-2018: New York City
- 2018-2019: SD Huesca
- 2019-2021: Granada CF
- 2021-2022: Espanyol
- 2022-present: Girona FC.
Yangel Herrera will play against the Peruvian team
The midfielder has been called up for the Vinotinto games against the Peruvian team and against Ecuador on dates 5 and 6 of the 2026 South America qualifiers. It is therefore expected that he will face the Blanquirroja at the National Stadium in Lima for the three points against a Peru that has not yet found the goal.
Called up by the Venezuelan team. Photo: La Vinotinto