Yangel Herrera

Herrera started his club career at Monagas SC before moving to Atlético Venezuela in 2016.

Manchester City

Loan to New York City

On 31 January 2017 it was confirmed that Herrera had signed for Manchester City. Herrera was immediately sent to New York City on a two-year loan. He made his debut on 12 March, as a substitute in a 4–0 win over D.C. United.

Loan to Huesca

Following the conclusion of his two-year stay at New York City, Herrera was loaned to La Liga side Huesca for the last six months of the 2018–19 season.

Loan to Granada

On 26 July 2019, Herrera was loaned to Granada for the 2019–20 season. On 30 August 2020, his loan was extended for the 2020–21 season.

Loan to Espanyol

On 31 August 2021, Herrera moved to fellow La Liga side Espanyol on a one-year loan deal.

Girona

On 2 August 2022, Herrera joined newly promoted side Girona, on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on the first matchday of the 2022–23 season in a 1–0 away loss to Valencia. On 7 January 2023, he scored his first goal for Girona, securing a late 2–2 equalizer against his former club Espanyol. On 14 July 2023, Herrera signed a permanent four-year contract with Girona.

Real Sociedad

On 1 September 2025, Herrera moved to Real Sociedad also in the Spanish top tier on a five-year deal.

Herrera made his international debut for the Venezuela national team on 10 October 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Brazil. Herrera was named captain of the Venezuela U20 team for the 2017 U-20 World Cup. He scored the only goal, in the 108th minute of their Round of 16 win over Japan.

Club

As of match played 7 September 2026

International

As of match played 10 June 2025

Scores and results list Venezuela's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Herrera goal.

Monagas

Venezuelan Segunda División: 2015 Real Sociedad

Copa del Rey: 2025–26 Venezuela U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2017 South American Youth Football Championship third place: 2017 Venezuela

Kirin Cup: 2019 Individual

FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2017