Marcelo Herrera (footballer, born 1966)


Marcelo Hugo Herrera, nicknamed Popeye, is a retired Argentine football midfielder. He usually played on the right wing. He was part of Vélez Sársfield successful 1990s era, winning 2 domestic and 3 international championships with the club. He is currently the manager of Gimnasia Jujuy.

Playing career

Herrera started playing professionally for Salta's club Gimnasia y Tiro in 1992. He was bought by Vélez Sársfield in 1994 and was part of the first team in the club's history to obtain two championships in a row, the Apertura and Clausura of the 1995-96 season. He was Vélez top-scorer on that Clausura tournament, along Patricio Camps, with 7 goals each.
His only playing experience outside Argentina was a 6-month period at MLS' Miami Fusion. He retired in 2001, playing for his hometown club Gimnasia de Jujuy.

Coaching career

In 2007, Herrera worked as an assistant manager for Hugo Tocalli in Vélez Sársfield. One year later, he was signed as manager of LD Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera División.
In 2013, Herrera works as an assistant manager for Carlos Bianchi in Boca Juniors.

Honours

Vélez Sársfield