Miguel Herrera

Who is Miguel Herrera?

Miguel Ernesto Herrera Aguirre, commonly referred to by his nickname Piojo, is a former Mexican footballer and current manager of the Mexico national football team.

A former defender, Herrera played most of his career with Atlante, playing for the club four different times, and most notably with Toros Neza, making over 100 appearances for the club. He also had stints with Santos Laguna and Querétaro. A Mexican international, Herrera participated in the 1993 Copa America tournament with Mexico, winning second place.

As a manager, Herrera managed Atlante on two occasions, the first in 2002, and again in 2010. He also coached Monterrey, playing the final in 2004, losing to UNAM. He went on to coach Veracruz in 2008, and Estudiantes Tecos from 2008 until 2010. He was announced as América manager in November 2011. In May 2013, Herrera led América to their eleventh league championship, the first in his career. In late 2013, Herrera was named as interim coach of the Mexican national team to guide them through the intercontinental playoff matches against New Zealand to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.