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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Hernández Ramírez | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Costa Rica | ||
| Date of death | 4 May 1997 (aged 52) | ||
| Place of death | Costa Rica | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1978 | Saprissa | ||
| National team | |||
| 1968–1972 | Costa Rica | 10 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 August 1972 | Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica |  Mexico | 1–0 | 1-0 | Friendly 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
- Rois Mata, Michael (2010-02-22). "'Príncipe' y 'Chico' Hernández R." (in Spanish). Nacion.com.
- Fernando Hernández – FIFA competition record
- 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.