Fernando Hernández (footballer)

Fernando Hernández Ramírez (May 28, 1944 – May 4, 1997), known in his native Costa Rica as El Príncipe (The Prince), was a footballer.

Fernando Hernández
Personal information
Full name Fernando Hernández Ramírez
Date of birth (1944-05-28)28 May 1944
Place of birth Costa Rica
Date of death 4 May 1997(1997-05-04) (aged 52)
Place of death Costa Rica
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1978 Saprissa
International career
1968–1972 Costa Rica 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

He played his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, and is considered an idol for their fans. He won a total of eleven titles with them, including six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the American continent.

International career

He played 10 games for the Costa Rica national football team during the 60's and 70's, scoring one goal.[1] He represented his country in 2 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[2]

International goals

Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first.
N.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 August 1972Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica Mexico1–01-0Friendly match

Personal life and death

His parents were Víctor Hernández and Teresa Ramírez.[3] His brother, Francisco Hernández, played with Saprissa's midfield too.

Fernando died on May 4, 1997, as a victim of cancer at age 52 years.[3]

References

  1. Rois Mata, Michael (2010-02-22). "'Príncipe' y 'Chico' Hernández R." (in Spanish). Nacion.com.
  2. Fernando HernándezFIFA competition record (archived)
  3. El Príncipe nos dejó - Nación (in Spanish)

See also

  • Pastor Pacheco, José Antonio (1998). Historia del Deportivo Saprissa. Fotorama de Centroamérica. ISBN 9977-9939-0-4.


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