Fernando Hernández (footballer)

Fernando Hernández
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
1965–1978	Saprissa
International career
1968–1972	Costa Rica
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

Club career edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

^ Rois Mata, Michael (2010-02-22). "'Príncipe' y 'Chico' Hernández R." (in Spanish). Nacion.com.
^ Fernando Hernández – FIFA competition record (archived)
^ ^a ^b El Príncipe nos dejó - Nación (in Spanish)