Although he Under 20 world It is not one of the most remembered, that of 2017 had a peculiar and historical event as the Venezuelan team reached the final and almost became champion. The team, then led by Rafael Dudamel, dealt the decisive blow to Mexico, Germany, Japan, the United States and Uruguay, but were defeated by England (1-0) in the final. Despite the defeat, Vinotinto produced great footballing talent, including Adalberto Peñaranda, Yeferson Soteldo and Yangel Herrera. More specifically, the last of them was recognized in this tournament and signed for a great from Europe; However, in recent years it has gone unnoticed.
Yangel Herrera at the 2017 U-20 World Cup
Angel Herrera He was ranked in the top 3 footballers of the 2017 U-20 World Cup and clinched the bronze ball, surpassed by current Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and England’s Dominic Solanke (gold). During the international tournament, the 25-year-old midfielder made all seven of Vinotinto’s games in which he scored and also captained the youth team.
Yangel Herrera won the bronze ball at the 2017 U-20 World Cup. Photo: FIFA
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Yangel Herrera and his arrival at Manchester City
Before participating in the U-20 World Cup Angel Herrera He landed the coup in Venezuelan football when he joined Manchester City in February 2017. The club that owned his passport was Atlético Venezuela, who announced the young footballer’s departure to the Premier League side. In doing so, Herrera became the second Venezuelan to make it to a ‘big club’ in Europe, following the signing of Tomás Rincón for Juventus.
Although there was speculation at the time Angel Herrera could join the team Manchester City The England team moved it to MLS’ New York City from the start for continuity.
Yangel Herrera was at Atlético Venezuela before joining Manchester City. Photo: Atlético Venezuela
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What is the present of Yangel Herrera?
After being set by the Manchester City In early 2017, Yangel Herrera was loaned out to several clubs in Spain including Huesca, Granada, Espanyol and Girona, which also includes Peruvian Alexander Callens. Last season, the Venezuelan footballer had little continuity, playing just 20 games, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Yangel Hererra played for Girona in Spain last season with Alexander Callens. Photo: Girona
Although he is not doing so well at club level, it is different in the Venezuelan team. The 25-year-old midfielder is one of the key players in Sergio Batista’s project ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. More specifically, Yangel Herrera scored the winner against Guatemala in Vinotinto in recent friendlies.