Marcelo Herrera

Midfielder #2
Age 27 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €1.5M

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 Herrera
Midfielder
Finding form in utility role

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Marcelo Herrera Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 48%
Weight 70%
Experience 63%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 29%
Weight 49%
Experience 60%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 27 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 15 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 51 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 38 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 50 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 27
Shooting 15
Defense 51
Workrate 38
Passing 50
Key Strength 51 Defense
Area to Watch 15 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 14, 2026 Columbus Crew 3-1 Charlotte Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 52 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Oct 10, 2026 Orlando City SC 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 78 Exploria Stadium
Sep 27, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 7' 6.4 0 0 100 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Sep 19, 2026 CF Montreal 0-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 29 Saputo Stadium
Sep 05, 2026 Columbus Crew 3-0 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 7' 7.2 0 0 44 Lower.com Field
Aug 30, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-3 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 3' - 0 0 72 Lower.com Field
Aug 23, 2026 Nashville SC 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 87 Geodis Park
Aug 19, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-2 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 21' 6.3 0 0 47 Lower.com Field
Aug 15, 2026 Charlotte 3-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 19' 6.5 0 0 46 Bank of America Stadium
May 24, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 15' 6.5 0 0 26 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
May 16, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 24' 6.2 0 0 32 Subaru Park
May 13, 2026 New York Red Bulls 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 93 Sports Illustrated Stadium
May 10, 2026 New York City FC 3-0 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 93' 5.9 0 0 34 Yankee Stadium
May 02, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-3 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 77 Lower.com Field
Apr 25, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-0 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 93' 6.2 0 0 33 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 17' 6.3 0 0 27 Lower.com 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 Lower.com 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

Player Market Value

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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

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