Yangel Herrera stats
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Y. Herrera
Real SociedadMidfielderBefore the next match
Lillestrøm v Real Sociedad, Thursday
What Lillestrøm allow right central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCM against Lillestrøm in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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As a right defensive midfielder, Yangel Herrera has appeared in 8 La Liga matches this season, totalling 493 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 8 | 493 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6.82 |
 Europa League | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.72 |
| Total | 10 | 623 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.80 |
Attacking stats
Yangel Herrera has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yangel Herrera has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 247 minutes. Yangel Herrera has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Yangel Herrera has completed 237 of 269 passes at 88% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Yangel Herrera completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
Yangel Herrera makes 18 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Yangel Herrera has committed 10 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Real Sociedad squad
A. Barrenetxea
24 yrs#7
O. Óskarsson
22 yrs#9
M. Oyarzabal29 yrs#10
G. Guedes
29 yrs#11
J. Ochieng
23 yrs#12
T. Kubo
25 yrs#14
A. Marchal19 yrs#29
J. Gorrotxategi24 yrs#4
B. Turrientes24 yrs#8
P. Marín23 yrs#15
C. Soler29 yrs#18Y. Herrera
28 yrs#21
A. Zakharyan
23 yrs#23
L. Sucic
24 yrs#24
21 yrs
Venezuela squad
J. Bolívar24 yrs#9
K. Kelsy22 yrs#19
J. Ramírez28 yrs#19
J. Leonel Cádiz Fernández31 yrs#29
E. Echenique22 yrs#66
G. Mendoza24 yrs#77
D. Martínez20 yrs#98Y. Sulbarán18 yrsB. Castillo25 yrs
E. Tortolero28 yrs
D. Pereira26 yrs#7
T. Segovia23 yrs#8
W. José Carmona Torres23 yrs#16M. Libra18 yrs#18Y. Herrera28 yrs#21A. Araujo23 yrs#22
C. Cásseres Jr.26 yrs#23N. Profeta20 yrsS. Mendoza20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 11 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 6.67 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.61 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 14 | 637 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.52 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 29 | 2,268 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 66 | 7.14 |
 Champions League | 5 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.86 |
Champions League2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 4 | 359 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7.20 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 29 | 2,122 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 65 | 7.20 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.88 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 20 | 966 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 6.86 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 23 | 1,648 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 6.81 |
About Yangel Herrera
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Yangel Herrera has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 493 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yangel Herrera has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yangel Herrera has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Yangel Herrera has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yangel Herrera has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 237 from 269 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Yangel Herrera has won 38 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Yangel Herrera has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 12.
About Yangel Herrera
Yangel Herrera is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Real Sociedad in the La Liga, representing Venezuela. Yangel Herrera is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 7 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
Yangel Herrera's most recent match was away at Union Saint-Gilloise on November 3rd. Real Sociedad drew 1-1. Yangel Herrera played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- January 10th2-5 winatMálaga(0 mins)
- November 3rd1-1 drawatUnion Saint-Gilloise(46 mins, rating 6.76)
- August 9th3-2 winvsDeportivo A Coruña(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.11)
- August 5th0-0 drawatKorea Republic(63 mins, rating 7)
- July 30th2-1 lossatJapan(90 mins, rating 6.17)
Next fixture
Yangel Herrera and Real Sociedad are next in action on April 6th against Lillestrøm in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad match preview.
Teammates at Real Sociedad
Yangel Herrera currently plays alongside Job Ochieng, Orri Óskarsson, Álex Remiro, Mamadou Sarr, Héctor Fort, Luken Beitia, Jon Martín Vicente, Jon Pacheco, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yangel Herrera, Ander Barrenetxea, Carlos Soler, Luka Sucic, Aihen Muñoz, Unai Marrero, Alex Marchal, Igor Zubeldia, Pablo Marín, Beñat Turrientes, Jon Gorrotxategi, Gonçalo Guedes, Arsen Zakharyan, Álvaro Odriozola, Takefusa Kubo, Jon Aramburu and Sergio Gómez at Real Sociedad.