Place of birth Bogota, Colombia Name Jorge Herrera 2001–2003 Independiente Santa Fe Weight 70 kg | Years Team Height 1.75 m Number 10 Role Footballer | |
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Full name Jorge Enrique Herrera Suarez Date of birth (1980-09-11) September 11, 1980 (age 35) | ||
Current team Charlotte Independence | ||
Jorge Herrera (born 11 September 1980 in Bogotá) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Charlotte Independence in the United Soccer League.
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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.