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Javier Hernánde

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Javier Hernánde

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Also known as Chicharito, Chicharito Hernandez, Chichabuelo

Mexican association football player (b. 1988)

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Javier Hernández is a Mexican professional soccer player born in 1988 who became one of Mexico's most successful strikers. He is notable for his prolific goal-scoring career at top European clubs and for representing Mexico in international competitions, making him an important figure in both Mexican and world football.

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Film & TV

Acting · Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

Known for

  • Good Rivals — Self2022
  • Hugo Sánchez Presents — Self - Interviewee2022
  • Puntapié — Self2020
  • 2018 FIFA World Cup All Goals2018
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup All Goals2014
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup All Goals2010

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Mexico
Active from
1931-09-01
Active to
1966-04-19
bolerolatinranchera

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Sports profile

Sport
Soccer
Team
_Retired-Soccer
Position
Forward
Nationality
Mexico

via TheSportsDB

~40 min read

Encyclopedic overview

* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 November 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 7 November 2019

Javier Hernández Balcázar ( Spanish: [xaˈβjeɾ eɾˈnandes βalˈkasaɾ] ; born 1 June 1988), commonly known by the nickname Chicharito ([tʃitʃaˈɾito], Mexican Spanish: little pea), is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is known for his clinical finishing, pace, and technical ability. He is widely considered among the greatest Mexican players of all time, and regarded as one of the best North American players of all time.

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