Javi Hernandez

Javier “Javi” Hernandez Carrera (born 2 May 1998) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Leganes as either a central defender or a left back.

Club Career

Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Andalusia, Hernandez joined Real Madrid's youth setup in 2013, from Sevilla FC. On 17 July 2017, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda Division B side CD El Ejido, for one year.

Hernandez made his senior debut on 27 August 2017, starting and scoring his team's first in a 3–3 home draw against FC Cartagena. He finished the campaign as an undisputed starter, contributing with two goals in 33 matches.

On 13 July 2018, Hernandez was loaned to Real Oviedo Vetusta also in the third division, until the end of the season. He made his first-team debut on 11 September, starting in a 0–1 away loss against RCD Mallorca for the season's Copa del Rey.

Hernandez scored his first professional goal on 7 January 2019, netting the opener in a 3–2 away win against CD Numancia for the Segunda Division championship.