Javier Hernánde
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Javier Hernánde has spent 19 years building a distinguished career as a Athlete in Mexican.
Mexican association football player (b. 1988)
"His move to Manchester United in 2010 was a pivotal moment, leading to two Premier League titles." — About Javier Hernánde
the Mexico national teama FIFA World Cup for Mexico in 1954the UEFA Champions LeagueManchester UnitedPremier LeagueJared Borgetti
Born
Years in career19 years active
June 1st, 1988
Birthplace
Guadalajara
Known for
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Nationality
Mexico
Height
175 cm (5'9") (average)
Generation
Millennial
Career
19 years
Region
North America
How Javier Hernánde compares to other Athletes
🎂Javier Hernánde is 10 years younger than the average Athlete
📏1cm shorter than the average Athlete
| Metric | Javier Hernánde | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 47 | -10 yrs |
| Height | 175cm (5'9") | 176cm | -1cm |
| Career length | 19 yrs | ~35 yrs | -16 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Javier Hernánde
Did you know?
Did you know that Javier Hernández, despite his global success, almost retired from football at a young age due to a lack of playing time at Chivas?
5 Lesser-known facts
- His famous nickname "Chicharito" (little pea) is an homage to his father, Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, known as "Chícharo."
- He represents the third generation of his family to play for the Mexico national team, a unique footballing lineage.
- His maternal grandfather, Tomás Balcázar, also played in a FIFA World Cup for Mexico in 1954.
- Javier was the first Mexican player to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League, achieving it with Bayer Leverkusen.
- Before becoming a global star, he almost quit football after struggling to break into Chivas' first team.
Career highlight
His move to Manchester United in 2010 was a pivotal moment, leading to two Premier League titles. However, his most defining achievement is becoming Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer, surpassing Jared Borgetti in 2017. This cemented his place as a national hero.
Legacy
Chicharito's legacy is defined by his prolific goal-scoring, making him a national football icon and inspiring a generation of Mexican players with his journey from Guadalajara to global stardom.