Abel Hernandez

#9 · Forward · Atletico de San Luis

Nationality

Uruguay

Born

1990-08-08

Birthplace

Pando, Uruguay

Height

1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Weight

163 lbs

Position

Forward

Abel Mathías Hernández Platero (born 8 August 1990) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis. Hernández began his career with Central Español and Peñarol, and spent five-and-a-half seasons in Italy with Palermo before joining Hull City for a club record £10 million in September 2014. Four years later, he joined CSKA Moscow, and upon his release signed for Al Ahli in 2019. After was released by the Qatari club a year later, he moved to Brazil, first joining Internacional and later on Fluminense. A full international since 2010, Hernández has competed at various international tournaments with Uruguay, including their victory at the 2011 Copa América.