Rodrigo Herrera
Argentina
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R. Herrera
Newell's Old BoysMidfielderRodrigo Herrera 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Rodrigo Herrera has appeared in 18 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,202 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 39 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 10.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.45 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.80 | 37 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.45 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 58 |
Rodrigo Herrera has taken 10 shots with 1 on target (10% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 120 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rodrigo Herrera has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 200 minutes. Rodrigo Herrera has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 381 | 28.50 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 290 | 21.70 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.87 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.30 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 4.04 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 78 | 5.84 | 46 |
Rodrigo Herrera has completed 290 of 381 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.60 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.05 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 77 | 5.77 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 1.87 | 87 |
| Touches | 584 | 43.70 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 137 | 10.26 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.05 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.82 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.75 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rodrigo Herrera completes 8 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 77 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.55 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.65 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.90 | 48 |
| Clearances | 37 | 2.77 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 5.09 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Rodrigo Herrera makes 34 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 2.25 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 3.07 | 63 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rodrigo Herrera has committed 30 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rodrigo Herrera previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 29 | 2,033 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 79 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,555 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 70 | 6.90 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,260 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 20 | 1,147 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 6.85 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 4 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4.79 |
About Rodrigo Herrera
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Rodrigo Herrera has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1202 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rodrigo Herrera has attempted 10 shots with 1 on target, a 10% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rodrigo Herrera has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (57% success rate). Rodrigo Herrera has contributed 11 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rodrigo Herrera has registered 34 tackles (22 won), 12 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 290 from 381 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Rodrigo Herrera has won 77 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Rodrigo Herrera has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 11.
About Rodrigo Herrera
Rodrigo Herrera is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Rodrigo Herrera is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 2 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Rodrigo Herrera's most recent match was away at Estudiantes on March 26th. Newell's Old Boys drew 0-0. Rodrigo Herrera played 80 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- March 26th0-0 drawatEstudiantes(80 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 28th2-1 winvsBanfield(22 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 4th2-0 winvsDeportivo Riestra(15 mins, rating 6.29)
- November 9th2-1 lossatDefensa y Justicia(19 mins, rating 6.54)
- June 15th1-1 drawatVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Rodrigo Herrera and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on March 5th against Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Rodrigo Herrera currently plays alongside Francisco Scarpeccio, Ignacio Ramírez, Valentino Acuña, Ian Glavinovich, Lucas Carrizo, Martín Luciano, Thomas Rios, Mateo García, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Núñez, Alejo Montero, Santiago Solari, Luca Regiardo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Gabriel Arias, Alan Soñora, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Lucas Gómez, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, Franco Escobar, Lautaro Giannetti and Fabricio Tirado at Newell's Old Boys.