Hernan

Hernan Daniel Santana Trujillo (born 26 August 1990), known simply as Hernan, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a central defender for China League One club Sichuan Jiuniu.

Club Career

Las Palmas

Born in Brena Baja, La Palma, Canary Islands, Hernan finished his development at UD Las Palmas. He made his debut as a senior with the reserves, in Tercera Division.

Hernan played his first game as a professional on 12 February 2011, starting in a 5–0 away defeat against AD Alcorcon in the Segunda Division. His second appearance came only on 1 October, in the 1–1 home draw with Real Murcia. In June 2012, he was definitely promoted to the first team.

Hernan scored his first goal in the second tier on 2 March 2013, in a 3–3 home draw against FC Barcelona B. He suffered a knee injury in August, being sparingly used during the campaign.

Hernan was an undisputed starter in 2014–15, featuring in 36 matches – play-offs included – and netting three times as the Amarillos returned to La Liga after a 13-year absence. On 1 July 2015, he signed a new three-year contract until 2018.

On 22 August 2015, Hernan made his debut in the Spanish top flight, in a 1–0 defeat at Atletico Madrid. He scored for the first time in the competition on 31 October of the same year, but in a 3–1 away loss to Real Madrid.

Sporting Gijon

On 26 January 2018, Hernan signed with Sporting de Gijon until the end of the second-tier season and three more. On 25 October 2020, he was loaned to Mumbai City FC of the Indian Super League. He started in all but one of his appearances for the latter, as they clinched their maiden league title.

NorthEast United

Hernan joined NorthEast United FC on 10 September 2021, on a two-year contract.

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