Number 5 Height 1.84 m Career start 2000 | Playing position Years Team Weight 86 kg Salary 100,000 USD (2012) | |
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Full name Víctor Salvador Bernárdez Blanco Date of birth (1982-05-24) 24 May 1982 (age 34) Similar Boniek García, Maynor Figueroa, Noel Valladares, Osman Chávez, Roger Espinoza Profiles | ||
V ctor bern rdez
Víctor Salvador Bernárdez Blanco ([ˈbiktor βerˈnarðes]; born 24 May 1982) Also known as Muma, is a Honduran footballer who currently plays as a defender for San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.
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- V ctor bern rdez
- CDS Vida 2003
- Motagua 2001 2008
- Anderlecht 2009 2011
- San Jose Earthquakes 2012
- International career
- CD Motagua
- RSC Anderlecht
- San Jose Earthquakes
- References
CDS Vida (2003)
Víctor Bernárdez began his career in La Ceiba with his hometown club Vida. His play with Vida earned him a move to top Honduran side Motagua.
Motagua (2001-2008)
Bernardez scored several important goals in his time with Motagua, including a brace against Olimpia to win the Apertura final 4-2 on aggregate. He also scored a 40-yard free kick in El Clasico de las Emes, capping a 4-1 win for Motagua on 2 July 2007. He was linked to Anderlecht as well as many Major League Soccer teams in the winter market. However, in January 2009, it became official that he had been loaned to Anderlecht for six months.
Anderlecht (2009-2011)
He scored his first goal for the team on 7 February 2009 against Mons during his second appearance with the squad. In January 2011, Bernárdez was sent to Lierse S.K. on a five month loan. Later in the year he was again sent on loan, this time to Mexican club Indios de Ciudad Juárez. Bernárdez was an important player for Indios appearing in 11 matches and scoring 3 goals.
San Jose Earthquakes (2012-)
On 28 December 2011 San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer announced that they had signed Bernárdez. Bernárdez made his debut for San Jose on April 3, in their first match of the 2012 season in a 1-0 win against the New England Revolution. His first goal for the club came in a California Clásico match, with Bernárdez scoring off a corner kick from fellow countryman Marvin Chavez. He went on to make 24 starts for the Earthquakes, quickly becoming a consistent starter for the team. Bernárdez gained recognition for his individual play for the team, being named a finalist for Defender of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, as well as part of the 2012 MLS Best XI. His play helped lead the Earthquakes to the Supporters Shield, which was their first trophy in seven years. Bernárdez proved to be a key member of the Earthquakes in playoffs, scoring in the first leg of the Western Conference semi-finals away to the LA Galaxy. In the following match, Bernárdez left in the 12th minute with an injury and the Earthquakes subsequently gave up three goals, losing the match as well as the playoff series.
San Jose's Supporters Shield win in 2012 won the team qualification for the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League. Bernardez made his competition debut on August 28, 2013, in a 1-0 loss away to Heredia Jaguares de Peten.
Bernardez made his 100th appearance for the San Jose Earthquakes on August 28, 2015, in a 1-0 win against the LA Galaxy.
International career
He made his debut for Honduras in a March 2004 friendly match against Venezuela and has earned, as of June 2012, a total of 64 caps, scoring 4 goals. He has represented his country in 23 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played one match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also featured at the 2007 UNCAF Nations Cup as well as at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Bernárdez announced before the 2014 World Cup that he would retire after Honduras' last match in the tournament. Bernárdez played in every one of Honduras' group stage matches at the 2014 tournament including what was his final appearance for the team, a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland. The following year Bernárdez reconfirmed his decision to retire from international play, citing the need for him to move on so that new players could get their chance with the side. He also stated that his best memories playing with the national team were his participation in two World Cups as well as helping Honduras to beat Mexico in Estadio Azteca in 2013.