Hierro’s speed is a standout for a centre-back or centre defensive midfielder of this tier. He can close gaps quickly, recover from turned-defences, and keep up with speedy attackers on counters.

He isn’t just a destroyer, Hierro can pick out progressive passes out of the back.

His reactions are sharp: he responds quickly to deflections, 1v1 snaps, and sudden turns inside the box.

Tackling, marking, positioning, Hierro covers all the defensive fundamentals at a very high level.

Strong, robust, and hard to bully. He wins aerial challenges, holds his ground in shoulder-to-shoulder duels, and is effective at shielding the ball.

This is a huge tactical bonus. As a CDM he becomes a cover-midfielder who can break up play and immediately recycle the ball forward.

Dives into tackles trait and power header trait.