José Hernández (born 12 April 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Oakland Roots.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1996-04-12) 12 April 1996 (age 26) | ||
Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Oakland Roots | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2015 | Real Salt Lake AZ | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | UCLA Bruins | 41 | (16) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015 | Real Monarchs | 2 | (0) |
2016 | Golden State Force | 11 | (3) |
2017–2018 | Real Salt Lake | 7 | (1) |
2017–2018 | → Real Monarchs (loan) | 28 | (3) |
2019 | LA Galaxy II | 30 | (3) |
2020 | OKC Energy | 15 | (1) |
2021– | Oakland Roots | 51 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:27, 23 October 2022 (UTC) |
Hernandez spent the last two years of his youth career with Real Salt Lake's youth academy in Arizona. On 5 February 2015, it was announced that Hernandez signed a letter of intent to play college soccer at UCLA.[1] On 22 March, he made his professional debut with RSL's USL affiliate club Real Monarchs SLC in a 0–0 draw against LA Galaxy II.[2]
Hernandez was able to maintain his college eligibility despite appearing for Real Monarchs and on August 29, he made his collegiate debut in the Bruins 1–0 victory over New Mexico.[3]
He also played in the Premier Development League for FC Golden State Force.[4]
On December 21, 2016, Hernandez signed a homegrown player contract with Real Salt Lake.[5]
On February 1, 2019, Hernández joined USL Championship side LA Galaxy II.[6]
On December 19, 2019, Hernández moved to USL side Oklahoma City Energy.[7]
Hernández joined USL Championship side Oakland Roots on January 8, 2021.[8]
Real Monarchs
Oakland Roots SC – current squad | |
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Pac-12 Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Player of the Year (2000–present) |
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Defensive Player of the Year (2014–present) |
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Offensive Player of the Year (2021–present) |
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