Francisco Hernández (footballer, born 1949)


Francisco Hernández Ramírez was a professional football player from Costa Rica.

Club career

Hernández played during the 70s and 80s with Costa Rica's national team and for Saprissa, winning a total of eight titles with them, including the six consecutive championships won by Saprissa from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the Americas. His brother, Fernando Hernández, El Príncipe, played for Saprissa too. He retired on 27 November 1983.

International career

Hernández played 31 matches for Costa Rica and scored 5 goals. He represented his country in two FIFA World Cup qualification matches and also played for Costa Rica at the 1980 Summer Olympics.