Jorge Herrera (footballer)

Jorge Herrera

Personal information
Full name	Jorge Enrique Herrera Suárez
Date of birth	(1980-09-11) September 11, 1980
Place of birth	Bogotá, Colombia
Height
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Charlotte Independence
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	Independiente Santa Fe
2003	Atlético Nacional
2004	Deportes Quindío
2004–2005	Huracán	1	(0)
2006	Millionarios
2007–2012	Charlotte Eagles	102	(31)
2007	→ Club Guaraní (loan)	?	(?)
2012–2013	Atlético Huila	12	(0)
2013–2014	Charlotte Eagles	50	(20)
2015–	Charlotte Independence	13	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:59, 7 July 2015 (UTC)

Jorge Herrera (born 11 September 1980 in Bogotá) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Charlotte Independence in the USL Pro.

Career

Jorge has received many high awards from the Colombian Football Federation and from the South American Football Confederation.

South America

Herrera spent most of his early professional career in his native Colombia, playing for Independiente Santa Fe, Atlético Nacional, Deportes Quindío and Millionarios. He also played briefly for Huracán in Argentina and Club Guaraní in Paraguay before coming to the United States.

United States

Herrera signed with Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division in 2007, and immediately made an impact, scoring a goal and registering five assists in his first five games until problems with his visa led to him having to return to Colombia. Following his return to Charlotte in 2008 season. Herrera recorded nine goals and six assists in 2008, helping the team win the USL Second Division regular season title and finish as runners-up in the playoffs; he was also a USL2 MVP finalist, losing to his teammate Dustin Swinehart. He is currently coaching at one of the most prestigious high schools in the country. He has led Charlotte Christian School to 4 state championships.

External links

• Charlotte Eagles bio