Héctor Herrera

HOU

• #16 • Center Midfielder

Héctor Herrera

HOU

• #16 • Center Midfielder

Nationality

Mexico

Position

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Apr 19, 1990 (36)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

176 lb

Club

Houston Dynamo

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

72.7

162/758

Impact score

7.1

212/758

Midfielder rank

52nd

52/188

All rank

194th

194/758

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

44th/188 MID

72.7

Passing

14th/188 MID

81.7

Fifty Fifty Duel

79th/170 MID

66.2

Shooting

54th/161 MID

67.6

Tackling

90th/182 MID

63.2

Ball Carrying

100th/164 MID

63.6

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1324

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Full TimeWestern Conference

Houston Dynamo

2-1

Real Salt Lake

Shell Energy Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 13, 2:30am UTCWestern Conference

SJ Earthquakes

Houston Dynamo

PayPal Park • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 20, 12:30am UTCWestern Conference

Houston Dynamo

Cincinnati

Shell Energy Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 27, 12:30am UTCWestern Conference

Houston Dynamo

Sporting KC

Shell Energy Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Aug 2, 2026

Controls midfield in win

Herrera had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Analysis: Herrera did not add a goal contribution to his name but impressed on both sides of the ball. With his side playing a man up from the start of the second half, he dictated play through the midfield and set a new season high with 104 accurate passes and seven accurate long balls. In addition to that midfield control, he remained offensively involved, taking two shots, one of which was cleared off the line, and creating one big chance, while making three tackles defensively. Herrera continues to enjoy a strong run of form and playing time, with this his fourth straight start after having the same number of starts through the opening 12 games. Across those four games, he has taken four shots, created three chances, and added five tackles, one interception and two clearances on the defensive end.

Jul 24, 2026

Scores from midfield

Herrera scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Analysis: Herrera took two shots and put a single on goal during Wednesday's draw, but that was enough for him to score and earn the point. The midfielder isn't a huge goal threat all the time, but he made the most of his chance during Wednesday's clash. Herrera will likely remain a consistent option in the middle of the park, even if he's not scoring every match.