Marcelo Herrera

Midfielder #2
Age 27 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Operating as a versatile Bronze-tier utility presence, Marcelo Herrera is steadily building his body of work. The 28-year-old Argentine has yet to lift major silverware in his career, but his current spell reveals a player willing to plug gaps and do the unglamorous work required. Every squad needs a reliable anchor, and he provides exactly that kind of baseline security.

The underlying data paints a picture of a rugged specialist finding his groove. He has logged 450 minutes across five appearances this term, proving to be a highly capable rotational option when called upon. Right now, he is firmly on an upward trajectory, with his recent form completely eclipsing his baseline seasonal ability. His standout Defense rating tells the story of his real value. Officially badged as an INTERCEPTOR, he reads the game brilliantly and steals possession for fun to break up opposition attacks. However, he also carries the WASTEFUL tag. While he regularly gets forward to take shots, his zero percent conversion rate shows a severe lack of clinical edge in the final third. It remains an emerging sample size, but the defensive upside is glaringly obvious.

Valued at a solid €2M with a stable market trajectory, he represents sensible, cost-effective squad depth. At 28, the stakes are about securing his long-term professional future rather than chasing a blockbuster move, making every single minute on the pitch absolutely crucial for his career progression.

Player Rating

Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla Barrios
30
Rating
13
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 31
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 44
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla Barrios is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Columbus Crew. Evidence: 1.6 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: notable WASTEFUL (0% Conversion Rate)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla Barrios Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 46%
Weight 69%
Experience 64%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 28%
Weight 48%
Experience 60%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 31 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 17 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 64 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 32 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 32 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 31
Shooting 17
Defense 64
Workrate 32
Passing 32
Key Strength 64 Defense
Area to Watch 17 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla Barrios this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-3 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer ' - - - 77 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 25, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-0 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 93' 6.2 - - 33 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 17' 6.3 - 0 27 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 18, 2026 New England Revolution 2-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 30' 6.2 0 0 60 Gillette Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-1 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 61' 6.3 0 0 46 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 04, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-3 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 1 61 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 21, 2026 Toronto FC 2-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 6.3 0 0 61 BMO Field
Mar 14, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-1 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 62 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Mar 08, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.7 0 0 28 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Mar 01, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 2-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 6.7 0 0 83 -
Feb 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 87 Providence Park

Player Market Value

Track Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla Barrios's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q3'19)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
Q4'18 Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q1'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25