Spanish · Bilbao, Spain · Born 14 August 1989Tenacious Spanish midfielder whose work rate, passion and tactical versatility made him a fan favourite at Manchester United.
Ander Herrera Agüera was born in Bilbao, Spain on 14 August 1989. He came through the youth ranks at Real Zaragoza before joining Athletic Bilbao in 2011, where he became a key player. In 2014, Manchester United signed him for £29 million and he quickly became a cult hero at Old Trafford thanks to his tireless running and combative style. He won the FA Cup in 2016 and the Europa League and League Cup in 2017, and was named Manchester United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in 2017. He left for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2019, winning three Ligue 1 titles. He later returned to Athletic Bilbao in 2022.
Key role in Manchester United's Europa League triumph
He was named Manchester United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in 2017 and delivered a masterful man-marking performance to neutralise Eden Hazard in the FA Cup.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with strong pressing and passing ability
Lasting Impact
Herrera established himself as a reliable and versatile midfielder across top European leagues, representing the modern box-to-box player archetype.
Career Honours
- FA Cup 2016
- Europa League 2017
- League Cup 2017
- Ligue 1 3x
- Ligue 1 2020
- Ligue 1 2022
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Zaragoza | 2009–2011 | 86 | 9 | #21 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 2011–2014 | 140 | 23 | #14 |
| Manchester United | 2014–2019 | 189 | 20 | #14 |
| PSG | 2019–2022 | 94 | 16 | #14 |
 Spain | — | 3 | — | — |
Spanish Athletes