Number 18 Current team UCLA Bruins | Playing position Height 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) Name Jose Hernandez | |
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Date of birth (1996-04-12) 12 April 1996 (age 19) | ||
Place of birth Mexico City, Mexico | ||
José Hernández (born 12 April 1996) is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
Career
Hernandez spent the last two years of his youth career with Real Salt Lake's youth academy in Arizona. On 5 February 2015, it was announced that Hernandez signed a letter of intent to play college soccer at UCLA. On 22 March, he made his professional debut with RSL's USL affiliate club Real Monarchs SLC in a 0–0 draw against LA Galaxy II.
Hernandez was able to maintain his college eligibility despite appearing for Real Monarchs and on August 29, he made his collegiate debut in the Bruins 1–0 victory over New Mexico.
He also played in the Premier Development League for FC Golden State Force.
On December 21, 2016, Hernandez signed a homegrown player contract with Real Salt Lake.