Emilio Hernández

Emilio Exequiel Hernández Hernández (born 14 September 1984) is a Chilean former footballer who played as attacking midfielder or forward.

Career
Hernández began his career at Colo-Colo aged 12 in 1996, but after being released, he joined Universidad de Chile one year later, where was promoted to first-adult team in 2005.

In 2006, he was loaned to Everton for acquire more experience, returning in January 2007 to La U now coached by Salvador Capitano.

Following Capitano's period in the bench and caretaker Jorge Socías too, Hernández had rising-up performances under coach Arturo Salah. In 2009, he was a key player in Torneo Apertura obtention under Sergio Markarián orders.

Because his good performances, on 24 July 2009, he joined Mexico's Cruz Azul for a three-year contract in a US$1.3 million fee.

After a poor performance at Cruz Azul, he moved to Argentinos Juniors in a one-year loan deal. He debuted in a 2–2 home draw with Boca Juniors and his first goal came the following week in a 6–3 away win over Lanús.

However, Hernández was a regular player in Borghi's starting lineup, being usually occupied as left winger and conforming an efficient attack alongside Ismael Sosa and Juan Mercier that led Bichos Colorados to win Torneo Clausura title, which was Emilio's first title outside Chile.

After a one-and-half season loan prolongation, he ended his contract with Cruz Azul and failed to continue at La Paternal, being released in December 2011.

Honours

 * Universidad de Chile
 * Primera División de Chile (2): 2009 Clausura, 2012 Apertura


 * Argentinos Juniors
 * Argentine Primera División (1): 2010 Clausura


 * Colo-Colo
 * Primera División de Chile (1): 2014 Clausura