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.
Club career 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 2018–19 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 3–2. Herrera ended 2018–19 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 Ángel 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 Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew until 30 June 2025. He made his debut for his new club on 28 August, starting in the 1–0 win against the Philadelphia Union. He scored his first goal with his new club on 18 September against Toronto FC.Two Second Half Goals See Reds Defeated At BMO Field On 14 July 2025, it was announced that his loan was extended for another year. During the 2025 season, Herrera scored six goals across all competitions, including goals in back-to-back games to conclude the regular season. On 1 July 2026, it was announced that Herrera had been acquired by Columbus on a permanent transfer.
International career 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.
Career statistics . + Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSan Lorenzo2018–19Primera División101104151002032019–2012120000000141202124100008100322Total463304113200666River Plate2022Primera División261310050003422023501000200080Total31141007000422Columbus Crew2024Major League Soccer41004061Career total78471802020058
Honours Argentina U23 Pan American Games: 2019 Pre-Olympic Tournament: 2020 River Plate
Primera División: 2023 Supercopa Argentina: 2023
Columbus Crew Leagues Cup: 2024
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