Sebastián Hernández


Sebastián Hernández Mejía is a Colombian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Once Caldas.

Career

Early career

Hernández started his professional career in 2004 for Deportes Quindío. He also played for Millonarios before joining Ecuadorian Serie A side Emelec in 2007. With Emelec Hernández played his first ever Copa Libertadores game; on 14 February 2007, he played 61 minutes of the Emelec's 1–0 defeat against CA Vélez Sársfield. He earned also 5 appearances in the tournament.
Hernández then went on to play in his country for Deportivo Cali, his first club Deportes Quindío and then Once Caldas.

Deportivo Táchira

In 2010, Hernández was signed by Venezuelan Primera División club Deportivo Táchira with whom he won the 2010 Torneo Apertura. In the first half of 2011, he played six games for Táchira in the Copa Libertadores.

Independiente Medellín

In July 2012, Hernández joined Independiente Medellín. He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Deportivo Pasto on 29 July, playing the full 90 minutes. He play regularly in his first season, making 24 appearances, scoring 2 goals. His first goal came on 22 October, in a 2–1 away loss against Deportes Tolima.

Ludogorets Razgrad

On 18 January 2013, Hernández joined Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad. He was given the number 10 jersey.

Career statistics

International career

He played with the Colombian U-20 national team at the 2005 South American Youth Championship, which Colombia hosted and won. He then competed at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, helping Colombia to the Round of 16 before losing to eventual champion Argentina. He was a member of the 2005 Colombian Sub 20 that won the Sudamericana.

Honours

Campeonato Suramericano Sub-17
Campeonato Mundial Sub-17
Campeonato Suramericano Sub-20
Campeonato Mundial Sub-20
Campeón Centroamericano con la Sub-20
Torneo Esperanzas de Toulon.
Colegio San Jose De La Salle.
Supcampeon Medellin 2012-II

Club

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