About Luis Herrera
Born 1962. Luis Herrera is a Colombian association football player and association football coach.
Luis Fernando "El Chonto" Herrera Arango (born June 12, 1962) is a retired football defender. He was capped 61 times and scored 1 international goal for Colombia between 1987 and 1996. He is current head coach for Atlético Huila.
Career Herrera (nicknamed Chonto) played most of his club career for Atlético Nacional in Colombia, where he was part of the team that won the Copa Libertadores in 1989. He also helped the club to win two Colombia league titles in 1991 and 1994.
Herrera played three matches at the 1994 World Cup, and four matches at the 1990 World Cup. He also played in three editions of the Copa América in 1987, 1991 and 1993.
Titles SeasonTeamTitle1989 Atlético Nacional Copa Libertadores 1990 Atletico Nacional
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Luis Herrera?
Colombian footballer
When was Luis Herrera born?
Luis Herrera was born on 12 June 1962 in Medellín.
What is Luis Herrera's occupation?
Luis Herrera is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Luis Herrera?
Luis Herrera is Colombian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luis Herrera (footballer)
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