Abel Hernández
Career snapshot
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Shares 1990-08-08 · 6 players total
| Full name | Abel Hernández |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Abel Mathías Hernández Platero |
| Date of birth | 1990-08-08 (35 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Pando, Uruguay |
| Citizenship | Uruguay |
| Position | Attack - Centre-Forward (main: Attack) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 185.00 m |
| Current club | Liverpool FC Montevideo |
| Joined | 2024-09-16 |
| Contract expires | 2025-12-31 |
| Agent | Oscar Bentancourt |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Percentile rank vs 1204 other Attack - Centre-Forwards with ≥500 minutes in 22/23. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético de San Luis | 2 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 498 |
| Liverpool FC Montevideo | 2 | 2024 | 2025 | 35 | 21 | 0 | 520 |
| CA Rosario Central | 1 | 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CA Peñarol | 2 | 2009 | 2023 | 34 | 15 | 0 | 572 |
| Fluminense Football Club | 1 | 2021 | 2021 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 622 |
| Sport Club Internacional | 2 | 2020 | 2021 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 483 |
| Central Español FC | 2 | 2007 | 2008 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 396 |
| Al-Ahli SC | 1 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 265 |
| CSKA Moscow | 1 | 18/19 | 18/19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 207 |
| Hull City | 4 | 14/15 | 17/18 | 110 | 39 | 10 | 1,429 |
| US Palermo | 6 | 08/09 | 13/14 | 122 | 36 | 10 | 2,033 |
| Palermo Primavera | 2 | 08/09 | 09/10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 225 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | Liga MX Apertura | Atlético de San Luis | 17 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 158 |
| 21/22 | Liga MX Clausura | Atlético de San Luis | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 294 |
| 21/22 | Liguilla Clausura | Atlético de San Luis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2025 | Copa AUF Uruguay | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| 2025 | Liga AUF Apertura | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 15 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 109 |
| 2025 | Liga AUF Clausura | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 |
| 2025 | Liga AUF Intermedio | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 2024 | Copa Argentina | CA Rosario Central | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa de la Liga (- 23/24) | CA Rosario Central | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Liga AUF Clausura | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 83 |
| 2023 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Peñarol | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Liga AUF Apertura | CA Peñarol | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 106 |
| 2023 | Liga AUF Clausura | CA Peñarol | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 |
| 2023 | Liga AUF Intermedio | CA Peñarol | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 |
| 2023 | Playoffs Liga AUF | CA Peñarol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021 | Campeonato Carioca | Fluminense Football Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| 2021 | Campeonato Carioca - Final | Fluminense Football Club | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| 2021 | Campeonato Gaúcho | Sport Club Internacional | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| 2021 | Copa do Brasil | Fluminense Football Club | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2021 | Libertadores | Fluminense Football Club | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| 2021 | Série A | Fluminense Football Club | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 255 |
| 2020 | Copa do Brasil | Sport Club Internacional | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Libertadores | Sport Club Internacional | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 2020 | Série A | Sport Club Internacional | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 307 |
| 2009 | Liga AUF Apertura | CA Peñarol | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 132 |
| 2008 | Liga AUF Apertura | Central Español FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| 2008 | Liga AUF Clausura | Central Español FC | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 275 |
| 2007 | Liga AUF Clausura | Central Español FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Qatari Stars Cup | Al-Ahli SC | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| 19/20 | Stars League | Al-Ahli SC | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 190 |
| 18/19 | Champions League | CSKA Moscow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Premier Liga | CSKA Moscow | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Hull City | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| 16/17 | EFL Cup | Hull City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | FA Cup | Hull City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 16/17 | Premier League | Hull City | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 357 |
| 15/16 | Championship | Hull City | 39 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 143 |
| 15/16 | Championship Play-Offs | Hull City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 258 |
| 15/16 | FA Cup | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | League Cup | Hull City | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 14/15 | FA Cup | Hull City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | League Cup | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Premier League | Hull City | 25 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 328 |
| 13/14 | Italy Cup | US Palermo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Serie B | US Palermo | 28 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 143 |
| 12/13 | Italy Cup | US Palermo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Serie A | US Palermo | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 664 |
| 11/12 | Serie A | US Palermo | 20 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 225 |
| 10/11 | Europa League | US Palermo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| 10/11 | Europa League Qualifying | US Palermo | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 10/11 | Italy Cup | US Palermo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 |
| 10/11 | Serie A | US Palermo | 22 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 410 |
| 09/10 | Italy Cup | US Palermo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Primavera C | Palermo Primavera | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 09/10 | Serie A | US Palermo | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 122 |
| 08/09 | Primavera C | Palermo Primavera | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 08/09 | Primavera Fase Finale | Palermo Primavera | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 08/09 | Serie A | US Palermo | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | Central U19 | Central Español | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-31 | Central Español | Peñarol | Loan | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-28 | Peñarol | Central Español | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-02-02 | Central Español | US Palermo | Transfer | 0 | €3.80m |
| 14/15 | 2014-09-01 | US Palermo | Hull City | Transfer | 5000000 | €12.00m |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-01 | Hull City | CSKA Moscow | Transfer | 7000000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-28 | CSKA Moscow | Al-Ahli SC | Transfer | 4000000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2020-08-28 | Al-Ahli SC | Internacional | Transfer | 2800000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-04-16 | Internacional | Fluminense | Transfer | 2400000 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-01 | Fluminense | San Luis | Transfer | 1500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-02 | San Luis | Peñarol | Transfer | 1500000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-28 | Peñarol | Rosario Central | Transfer | 800000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-30 | Rosario Central | Without Club | Transfer | 450000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-09-16 | Without Club | Liverpool FC | Transfer | 450000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | Hamstring injury | 2017-02-04 | 2017-02-25 | 22 | 3 |
| 16/17 | Foot injury | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | 22 | 2 |
| 17/18 | Achilles tendon surgery | 2017-08-15 | 2018-02-11 | 181 | 32 |
| 17/18 | Fitness | 2018-02-12 | 2018-02-28 | 17 | 4 |
| 18/19 | Hip injury | 2018-09-16 | 2018-10-30 | 45 | 9 |
| 18/19 | Adductor pain | 2018-11-04 | 2018-12-06 | 33 | 5 |
| 18/19 | Knee injury | 2019-03-03 | 2019-03-29 | 27 | 2 |
| 20/21 | Muscle injury | 2020-11-15 | 2020-12-08 | 24 | 5 |
| 21/22 | Heel problems | 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-12 | 11 | 3 |
| 22/23 | Tendonitis | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-29 | 20 | 3 |
| 22/23 | Muscle injury | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-08 | 8 | 2 |
| 23/24 | Torn muscle bundle | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-03 | 12 | 2 |
| 23/24 | Torn muscle bundle | 2023-10-09 | 2023-11-30 | 53 | 10 |
| 23/24 | unknown injury | 2024-01-28 | 2024-03-02 | 35 | 7 |
| 23/24 | Hamstring injury | 2024-04-03 | 2024-10-06 | 187 | 0 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.40m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #53830 | #11 | 1 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #22989 | — | 11 | 9 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3449 | #8 | 29 | 11 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Robertson | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam Clucas | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Ezequiel Muñoz | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josip Ilicic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Eros Pisano | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Maguire | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Moses Odubajo | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcos Felipe | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | Championship | Hull City | 20 | 39 |
| 13/14 | Serie B | US Palermo | 14 | 28 |
| 2025 | Liga AUF Apertura | Liverpool FC Montevideo | 10 | 15 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | Premier League | Hull City | 3 | 24 |
| 13/14 | Serie B | US Palermo | 2 | 28 |
| 09/10 | Serie A | US Palermo | 2 | 21 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | 2009-01-28 | Peñarol | Central Español | Return from loan | — | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-31 | Central Español | Peñarol | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Abel Hernández's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough FC | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 33% |
| Derby County | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 40% |
| Burnley FC | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 14% |
| Birmingham City | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 17 | +12 | 50% |
| Cardiff City | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 36% |
| Nottingham Forest | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 50% |
| Leeds United | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 21% |
| Bristol City | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 29% |
| Stoke City | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 21% |
| West Ham United | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 25% |
| Ipswich Town | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 75% |
| Crystal Palace | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 17% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | Senior debut season | |
| 08/09 | First senior goal | |
| 15/16 | Goal #50 (career) | |
| 2008 | Goal #100 (career) | |
| 2025 | Goal #150 (career) |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 17 | 158 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.14 |
| 2025 | 30 | 437 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.41 |
| 2024 | 10 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 |
| 2023 | 26 | 440 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.82 |
| 2021 | 42 | 715 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 29 | 390 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.46 |
| 2009 | 8 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 2008 | 24 | 396 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 21 | 265 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 15/16 | 45 | 542 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 14/15 | 26 | 328 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.55 |
| 13/14 | 30 | 143 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.78 |
| 12/13 | 15 | 664 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 |
| 11/12 | 20 | 225 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| 10/11 | 29 | 879 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 09/10 | 23 | 212 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.27 |
| 08/09 | 10 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Abel Hernández
Who is Abel Hernández?
Abel Hernández is an Uruguay professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Liverpool FC Montevideo.
How old is Abel Hernández?
Abel Hernández is 35 years old. He was born on August 8, 1990 in Pando.
What position does Abel Hernández play?
Abel Hernández plays as a centre-forward (Attack - Centre-Forward).
What club does Abel Hernández play for?
Abel Hernández currently plays for Liverpool FC Montevideo.
How many career goals has Abel Hernández scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Abel Hernández has scored 167 goals in 478 appearances.
What is Abel Hernández's market value?
Abel Hernández's most recent reported market value is €250k.
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