Biography
Who is Abel Hernández?
Early career and starting professional football
Abel Hernández began his professional path in his native Uruguay with the club Central Español. He made an immediate impact at the start of his career by scoring five goals during his first four appearances. Following this period, he was acquired by Peñarol, where he continued to develop his skills and earned a spot with the Under-20 Uruguayan national side.
In early 2009, the Italian Serie A club Palermo completed the signing of the forward. His presentation to the public was delayed by one month due to a minor surgical procedure regarding a cardiac arrhythmia. He made his Serie A debut on March 15, 2009, as a substitute during a match against Lecce. He spent five and a half seasons in Italy, gaining experience in top-tier European competition before moving to England.
Time in England with Hull City
In September 2014, Abel Hernández transferred to the English club Hull City for a record fee of 10 million pounds. He scored on his debut against West Ham United. During his tenure, he experienced both the Premier League and the Championship. In the 2015-16 season, he achieved his first club career hat-trick in a match against Charlton Athletic and was named the Players' Player of the Year at the club's annual awards ceremony.
His time at Hull City included significant physical challenges. During the 2017-18 season, he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which kept him sidelined for several months. Despite returning to score eight goals in ten appearances that season, he and the club could not reach an agreement on a new contract, leading to his departure in June 2018.
International career with Uruguay
Abel Hernández earned his first call-up to the Uruguay national team in July 2010 for a friendly match against Angola. He made his debut in August and scored the second goal for his team during injury time. He remained a part of the national squad for several years, participating in major tournaments including the 2011 Copa América, where Uruguay emerged victorious.
In 2013, he was selected for the FIFA Confederations Cup squad. During a group stage match against Tahiti, he scored a hat-trick in the first half and eventually finished the match with four goals, becoming one of the few players in tournament history to accomplish this feat. He was later named man of the match for his performance. He also represented his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 Copa América.
Later career moves and recent teams
After leaving English football, he moved to Russia to play for CSKA Moscow, where he signed a three-year contract in 2018. His time there included a victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. He left the club by mutual consent in 2019 after making 15 appearances. Following his time in Russia, he played for Al Ahli in Qatar.
The forward continued his career in South America, joining the Brazilian club Internacional in 2020. He later moved to other teams, including stints with Atlético San Luis and Rosario Central. In September 2024, he joined the Uruguayan club Liverpool Montevideo.
Birthday and age
Abel Hernández was born on August 8, 1990, which makes Abel 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Abel shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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