Carlos Hernandez

Overview

Melbourne Victory’s flamboyant import Carlos Hernandez continued a brilliant 2009/10 campaign by taking out the highest individual accolade the Johnny Warren Medal for the Hyundai A-Leagueʼs player of the season.

Hernandez blitzed the field, topping the poll voted on by his peers with 673 votes ahead of Gold Coast United goal machine Shane Smeltz with 431 votes. Hernandez made 9 assists and banged in 12 goals, including some spectacular long range goals to drive Melbourne Victory to the Grand Final.

Career Details

  • Represented Costa Rica at Under 20, Under 23 and senior level
  • Represented Costa Rica in 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
  • Represented Costa Rica Under 23 team at the 2004 Summer Olympics – reaching the Quarter Finals.

With Melbourne Victory:

  • Johnny Warren Medal – Hyundai A-League player of the season: 2009/2010
  • Melbourne Victory Player of the Year: 2009/2010
  • Football Writers Player of the Year 2009/10
  • Hyundai A-League Championship: 2008/2009

With L.D. Alajuelense:

  • Costa Rican Championship: 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05
  • CONCACAF Champions’ Cup: 2004
  • Copa Interclubes UNCAF: 2002, 2005