Javi Hernández (footballer, born 2004)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Coarasa.

Javi Hernández

Personal information
Full name	Francisco Javier Hernández Coarasa
Date of birth	(2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Barcelona, Spain
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Huesca (on loan from Espanyol)
Number	27
Youth career
	Damm
2018–2022	Espanyol
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Espanyol B	48	(14)
2024–	→ Huesca (loan)	8	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 November 2024

Francisco Javier "Javi" Hernández Coarasa (born 30 January 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for SD Huesca, on loan from RCD Espanyol.

Career

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Hernández joined RCD Espanyol's youth sides in 2018, from CF Damm. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 11 September 2022, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Juan Camilo Becerra in a 2–1 Segunda Federación away win over Deportivo Aragón.^[1]

Hernández scored his first senior goal on 16 April 2023, netting the B's winner in a 1–0 home success over SCR Peña Deportiva.^[2] On 8 June, he renewed his contract until 2026,^[3] and was the top scorer of the B-team during the 2023–24 campaign with 12 goals.

On 13 August 2024, Hernández further extended his link with the Pericos until 2028, and was immediately loaned to Segunda División side SD Huesca for one year.^[4] He made his professional debut on 28 September, replacing Iker Kortajarena in a 1–0 away loss to CD Mirandés.^[5][6]

References

1. "1–2: Espanyol B win in Aragón" (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
2. "1–0: One step closer". RCD Espanyol. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
3. "Javi Hernández, ¡renovado!" [Javi Hernández, renewed!] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
4. "Javi Hernández, renovado y cedido a la SD Huesca" [Javi Hernández, renewed and loaned to SD Huesca] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
5. "Anduva, el mejor aliado del Mirandés" [Anduva, Mirandés' best ally] (in Spanish). Marca. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
6. "Javi Hernández comienza a brillar con la Sociedad Deportiva Huesca" [Javi Hernández starts to shine with Sociedad Deportiva Huesca] (in Spanish). Pericos. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.

External links

• Javi Hernández at BDFutbol
• Javi Hernández at Soccerway