Marcelo Andrés Herrera Mansilla (born 3 November 1998) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew, on loan from River Plate.
Herrera started his senior career with San Lorenzo, having had youth spells with Textil Mandiyú, Boca Unidos and Rivadavia. He was selected in the club's senior squad during the 2018âÂÂ19 Argentine Primera División campaign, with his professional debut arriving on 21 September 2018 during a win over Patronato at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain; he played the full ninety minutes as San Lorenzo won 3âÂÂ2. Herrera ended 2018âÂÂ19 with three goals, split across the Primera División, the Copa Argentina and the Copa Libertadores. In September 2020, he suffered a fractured tibia due to a hard tackle in training with teammate ÃÂngel Romero.
On 3 February 2022, Herrera joined River Plate for a fee of US$2.5 million, signing a 3-year deal, with San Lorenzo holding a 30% sell-on clause. He extended his contract in February 2024 for an additional year, with his new deal expiring in December 2026.
On 6 August 2024, it was announced that he was loaned to the Columbus Crew until 30 June 2025. He scored his first goal with his new club on 18 September against Toronto FC. On 14 July 2025, it was announced that his loan was extended for another year.
In July 2019, Herrera made the Argentina U23s' squad for the Pan American Games in Peru. He made five appearances as Argentina beat Honduras in the final to secure the trophy.
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River Plate
Columbus Crew