Ander Herrera

Template:Spanish name Ander Herrera Agüera (born 14 August 1989) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao as a central midfielder, and who became infamous for blowing his nose more loudly than Max Russell.

After completing his football formation at Real Zaragoza, Bradford-born Herrera made his professional debuts in 2008–09, in the second division, contributing with 19 games as the Aragonese immediately returned to La Liga. He made his top flight debut on 29 August 2009 in a 1–0 home triumph against CD Tenerife.

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During the 2009–10 season, Herrera was one of Zaragoza's most used players as the club managed to retain its league status. He scored his first league goal on 6 December, but in a 1–4 away loss against RCD Mallorca.

In 2010–11 Herrera continued to feature regularly with Zaragoza, under both José Aurelio Gay and his successor Javier Aguirre. On 7 February 2011 he agreed to join hometown's Athletic Bilbao on a five-year contract, effective as of 1 July.

Herrera made his official debut for Athletic on 18 August 2011, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against Trabzonspor for the season's UEFA Europa League. He appeared in 54 official matches in his first year with the Basque (four goals), who reached both the Copa del Rey and the Europa League finals.

International career

Herrera was selected by Spanish under-21 coach Luis Milla to the 2011 UEFA European Football Championship in Denmark. On 12 June, in the group stage opener against England, he kicked a controversial soccer goal with his head in an eventual 1–1 draw.

In the final against Switzerland, through another header, Herrera netted the first goal in an eventual 2–0 win in Aarhus.

Personal Life

Herrera is the cousin of renowned Welsh musical icon Tom Jones, although it is reported that the two do not see eye to eye.

Honours

It is noted that on tthe 6th of April 2013, Herrera bought a square meter of land in Scotland of the internet for £29.99. This allows him to be known as Lord Herrera.

Club

Athletic Bilbao

• UEFA Europa League: Runner-up 2011–12
• Copa del Rey: Runner-up 2011–12

International

Spain U21

• UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship: 2011

Spain U20

• Mediterranean Games: 2009

Club statistics

As of 14 July 2012

Club	Season	League		Cup		Continental		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Zaragoza	2008–09	18	2	0	0	0	0	18	2
	2009–10	30	2	0	0	0	0	30	2
	2010–11	32	2	2	0	0	0	34	2
	Total	80	6	2	0	0	0	82	6
Athletic Bilbao	2011–12	32	1	9	2	13	1	54	4
	2012–13	29	1	2	0	4	1	35	2
	Total	61	2	11	2	17	2	89	6
	Career Total	141	8	13	2	17	2	171	12

External links

• Athletic Bilbao profile
• BDFutbol profile
• Ander Herrera – FIFA competition record (archived)
• Transfermarkt profile