Rodrigo Herrera facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rodrigo Ezequiel Herrera | ||
| Date of birth | 2 August 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Florencio Varela, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.81m | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Barracas Central (on loan from Defensa y Justicia) |
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| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Defensa y Justicia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2020– | Defensa y Justicia | 10 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → San Martín T. (loan) | 55 | (1) |
| 2023– | → Barracas Central (loan) | 61 | (0) |
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Rodrigo Ezequiel Herrera was born on August 2, 2000. He is an Argentine professional footballer. Rodrigo plays as a defensive midfielder. This means he helps protect his team's goal from the middle of the field. He currently plays for Barracas Central. He is on loan from his main club, Defensa y Justicia.
Playing Career
Rodrigo Herrera started his football journey at Defensa y Justicia. He joined their youth system, which is like a special school for young players. Here, he learned important skills and how to play as a team.
In December 2020, Rodrigo moved up to the club's first-team squad. This is the main team that plays in professional matches. His manager at the time was Hernán Crespo, a famous former player.
Rodrigo first appeared on the substitute's bench. This means he was ready to play if one of his teammates needed to come off the field. This happened during a big game against Vasco da Gama on December 3.
Just a few days later, on December 6, Rodrigo played his very first professional game. This is called his senior debut. It was a match against Independiente. Rodrigo played the entire game at the Estadio Libertadores de América stadium.
After playing for Defensa y Justicia, Rodrigo went on loan to other clubs. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. He played for San Martín de Tucumán from 2021 to 2022. Later, in 2023, he joined Barracas Central on loan.
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Ezequiel Herrera para niños
