Elías Hernández


Elías Hernán Hernández Jacuinde is a Mexican footballer who plays for Cruz Azul and the Mexico national team.

Club career

Hernández made his professional debut on October 27, 2007 in a 1–0 win over UANL's Tigres, he came off the bench in the 60th minute for former Morelia player Wanderson Da Silva.
Even though Hernández had little playing time at the time, he did score the go ahead goal against Cruz Azul, which Morelia won 2-1. He scored his second goal on August 17, 2008 against UNAM Pumas. During the Apertura 2009 and Bicentario 2010 seasons, Hernández helped Morelia reach the semi-finals, scoring 12 goals and registering seven assists in 42 matches. He also played in all six games of the 2010 Copa Libertadores for Morelia, registering three assists.

Cruz Azul

On July 21st 2018, Hernandez debuted with Cruz Azul and scored his 1st goal at the 93rd minute in a 3-0 victory against Puebla.

International career

Hernández got his first call up by interim coach Enrique Meza for a friendly match against Spain. He made his debut in the match coming in the 66th minute for Giovani dos Santos. He scored his first international goal against Colombia on September 7, 2010, which gave Mexico the victory.

Career statistics

Statistics correct as of matches played October 2, 2012
1Includes the InterLiga
2Includes the Copa Libertadores, the Copa Sudamericana
3Includes other competitive competitions, including the North American SuperLiga

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.7 September 2010Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico1–01–0Friendly
2.28 June 2017NRG Stadium, Houston, United States1–01–0Friendly
3.1 July 2017CenturyLink Field, Seattle, United States2–02–1Friendly
4.9 July 2017Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States2–13–12017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honours

Club

;Morelia
;León
;Cruz Azul
;Mexico