Dani Hernández

Valladolid On 19 August 2011, Hernández signed a 1+2 contract with Real Valladolid in division two. He spent the vast majority of his first year as understudy to Jaime but, due to injury to his teammate, excelled in the promotion playoffs as the team returned to La Liga after a two-year absence, conceding only once in four appearances and three starts.

Hernández continued to be first choice in the 2012–13 season, helping the Castile and León side retain their league status after ranking in 14th position. After a one-year loan in the Super League Greece with Asteras Tripolis FC, he acted as backup to Javi Varas.

Tenerife On 15 January 2015, free agent Hernández joined second-tier CD Tenerife on a short-term deal. In May 2018, he became the club's third goalkeeper with the most matches in Spanish competitions, at 138.

Fuenlabrada On 14 July 2022, the 36-year-old Hernández signed a two-year contract with CF Fuenlabrada, recently relegated to the Primera Federación.

International career Hernández made his debut for Venezuela on 7 September 2010, in a 1–0 friendly win with Ecuador. As a backup, he was part of the squad that appeared at the 2011 Copa América in Argentina.

Personal life Hernández's older brother, Jonay, was also a footballer. A defender, he too spent most of his professional career in Spain, also appearing for the Venezuela national team.

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