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Borja Herrera

Borja Herrera

Borja Herrera initially joined the Club on a short-term loan deal in January this year, and in the summer, he signed permanently for the 2024-25 season.

The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder made a significant impact for the Gaurs since his arrival, notching two goals and three assists in 14 appearances in the second half of last season.

Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Herrera began his football journey at UD Las Palmas’ academy. He has since honed his talent at various clubs across Spain, Israel, and India, establishing himself as a versatile and dynamic presence in the midfield.

Herrera’s career includes notable stints with UD Las Palmas in LaLiga, Real Valladolid in the Segunda Division and Hyderabad FC in the ISL, where he played a key role in helping his team finish as runners-up in the race for the 2022-23 League Shield. He also represented East Bengal FC in Durand Cup 2023, the first half of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season and in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, where they emerged champions.

Since joining FC Goa on loan from the Red and Gold Brigade in the second half of last season, Herrera had a crucial role in the team securing a third-place finish in the ISL League Stage and advancing to the semi-finals of the ISL Cup playoffs. Overall, he has registered 63 appearances since arriving in India, with eight goals and 15 assists to his name.