Luis Hernández

Mexico · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-1998

Long-haired, pacy finisher who lit up the 1998 World Cup for Mexico

Nicknames El Matador

71.7OVR#1072 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed83.5
  • Shooting70.0
  • Passing60.3
  • Ball Control74.0
  • Movement75.0
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill31.0
  • Physical72.2
  • Mental73.7
  • Career64.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed87
  2. Acceleration87
  3. Knock-on & Run86
  4. Finishing86
  5. Runs in Behind86
  6. Top Speed with Ball84
  7. Attacking Positioning84
  8. Reactions84
  9. Big-Game Temperament84
  10. Anticipation82

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.5

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration87
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run86
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 70.0

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys76
  • Curve60
  • Penalties72
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 60.3

  • Short Passing68
  • Long Passing52
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 74.0

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 75.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 31.0

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 72.2

  • Strength62
  • Stamina75
  • Agility79
  • Balance78
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression74

Mental 73.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration76
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 64.6

  • Consistency66
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements58
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
22 December 1968
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2004
Prime
1996-1998

Club career

  • 1989–1992 Cruz Azul
  • 1992–1994 Querétaro
  • 1994–1997 Necaxa
  • 1997–1998 Boca Juniors
  • 1998–1999 Necaxa
  • 1999–2000 Tigres UANL
  • 2000–2001 LA Galaxy
  • 2001–2002 Club América
  • 2002–2003 Veracruz

Honours

Continental title 2

1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Mexican Primera División Necaxa 2

1994–95, 1995–96

League title · Mexican Primera División Club América 1

Verano 2002

CONCACAF Champions Cup 1

2000

Confederations Cup 1

1999

Copa América Top Scorer 1

1997

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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