Giovany Herbert


Giovany Aymar Herbert Forcheney is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense and the Panama national team.

Playing career

Herbert began playing football at the age of 9 with Atlético Bilbao de Calle 8 then Champions Academy, before finishing his development with Árabe Unido. In 2023 he debuted with the senior Árabe Unido team in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol. On 27 February 2025, he joined the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Athletico Paranaense on a contract until 2027.

International career

Herbert first debuted with the Panama U20s at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. He debuted with the senior Panama national team in a friendly 6–1 loss to Chile on 8 February 2025. He again made the U20s for the 2025 Maurice Revello Tournament. He was called up to the Panama U20s again for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Personal life

Herbert's twin brother Antony Herbert is also a professional footballer.