Atlético legend · 2019–2022

Héctor Herrera

Mexico · Midfielder

The Mexican midfielder who joined on a free from Porto and was part of the 2020–21 champions.

League games: 58
League goals: 1
Trophies with Atlético: 1
Caps for Mexico: 105

The story of Héctor Herrera

Héctor Herrera joined Atlético on a free transfer from Porto in 2019, a Mexico international midfielder who had captained the Portuguese club. He brought experience, passing range and a strong shot from distance.

Champion in 2021

Herrera competed for a place in a crowded midfield, but he was a dependable option for Simeone and was part of the squad that won La Liga in 2020–21. In three seasons he played close to 60 league games.

Legacy

He left for Houston Dynamo in 2022. He is remembered as a professional squad player who helped the club win its 11th league title.

Honours with Atlético

🏆 La Liga: 2020–21

Career

Years	Club	Games	Goals
2011–2013	Pachuca	52	2
2013–2014	Porto B	8	0
2013–2019	Porto	164	26
2019–2022	Atlético Madrid	58	1
2022–2024	Houston Dynamo	62	5
2025	Toluca	34	1
2026–	Houston Dynamo	28	3
2012–2023	Mexico (national team)	105	10

League games and goals for each club; Atlético rows are highlighted.

Quick answers

How many games did Héctor Herrera play for Atlético Madrid?

Héctor Herrera played 58 league games for Atlético de Madrid and scored 1 league goals (2019–2022).

What did Héctor Herrera win with Atlético Madrid?

With Atlético de Madrid, Héctor Herrera won: La Liga: 2020–21.

Facts from Wikipedia · Wikidata · ESPN. Photo: Hossein Zohrevand, CC BY 4.0.