Luis Hernández (footballer, born 1989)
Spanish footballer
Luis Hernández Rodríguez (born 14 April 1989) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
He joined the Real Madrid academy as a nine-year-old, but never made an appearance for the senior team. He made his professional debut with Sporting de Gijón in 2012, playing 139 competitive matches and scoring one goal across four seasons. He then signed with Premier League club Leicester City, playing nine games before moving to Málaga in January 2017. In 2020 he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv and, two years later, returned to his country with Cádiz.
Over six seasons in La Liga, Hernández totalled 151 appearances and two goals.
Club career
Early years
Born in Madrid, Hernández finished his formative years with hometown club Real Madrid, making his senior debuts by first representing the C and then the B team. In August 2011, he was expected to join Belgian Pro League side Gent but nothing came of it.
Sporting Gijón
In January 2012, Hernández went on trial with Getafe B. However, he signed an 18-month deal with Sporting de Gijón instead, being assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B. On 2 September 2012, he made his professional debut in the Segunda División, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 away draw against Racing de Santander.
On 31 January 2013, Hernández was promoted to the Asturians' first team alongside Borja López.
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