José Hernández (footballer, born 1997)

José Rafael Hernández (born 26 June 1997) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a left back.

Atlanta United
Hernández signed with Atlanta United before the 2018 Major League Soccer season. After being loaned to Atlanta United 2 for over half of the season, Hernández made his first team debut vs Real Salt Lake on 22 September 2018 coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute for George Bello.

Hernández was again loaned to Atlanta United 2 ahead of the 2019 MLS season. On 21 November 2019 the club announced they had declined Hernández's contract option.

Atlético Venezuela
On 8 January 2020 Atlético Venezuela announced they had signed Hernández.

International career
Hernández was called up to the Venezuela under-20 side for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Club

 * Notes

International
Venezuela U-20
 * FIFA U-20 World Cup: Runner-up 2017
 * South American Youth Football Championship: Third Place 2017

Venezuela U-17
 * South American Under-17 Football Championship: Runner-Up 2013