Héctor Herrera
ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Houston Dynamo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 2 | 0 | 743 | 6.9 |
Scout report
H. Herrera is a 36-year-old central midfielder at Houston Dynamo, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 25, top 72% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.9, ranking 410th of 436 in the Major League Soccer. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (58.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.51 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Herrera.
Judged on this season alone, Herrera graded 25 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 51st of 71 of the 71 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 2.509 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 6 → 25). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 14, 68th of 71 of the 71 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 36 Herrera is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.3 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Houston Dynamo finished 2nd of 15 · a title-challenging side
2.51 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 15) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 58.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 36, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.9, Herrera carries the 68th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 71. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.51 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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