Fernando Hernández
Costa Rican footballer
About Fernando Hernández
Lived 1944 – 1997 (aged 52). Fernando Hernández was a Costa Rican association football player and association football coach.
Fernando Hernández Ramírez (May 28, 1944 – May 4, 1997), known in his native Costa Rica as El Príncipe (The Prince), was a footballer.
Club career He played his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, and is considered an idol for their fans. He won a total of eleven titles with them, including six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the American continent.
International career He played 10 games for the Costa Rica national football team during the 60's and 70's, scoring one goal. He represented his country in 2 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
International goals Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 August 1972 Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica 1–0 1-0 Friendly match
Personal life and death His parents were Víctor Hernández and Teresa Ramírez.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fernando Hernández?
Costa Rican footballer (1944-1997)
When was Fernando Hernández born?
Fernando Hernández was born on 28 May 1944 in Costa Rica.
When did Fernando Hernández die?
Fernando Hernández died on 4 May 1997 in Costa Rica.
What was Fernando Hernández's occupation?
Fernando Hernández was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Fernando Hernández?
Fernando Hernández was Costa Rican.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Fernando Hernández
· DBpedia: Fernando Hernández (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Hernández. https://biography.guide/fernando-hernandez-association-football-player/
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