Sandra Hernández Rodríguez


Sandra Hernández Rodríguez is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Valencia in the Spanish 1st Division.

Club career

Barcelona

As a youngster Hernández played futsal with both boys and girls before joining Sant Gabriel at the age of fifteen. Two years later she joined Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. She later debuted in the 2013–14 season and represented the club in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Hernández later went on to claim winners' medals in the Primera División, Supercopa de Catalunya and Copa de la Reina before joining Valencia in 2017.
, at age 17

Valencia

On 4 July 2017, Hernández signed a two-year deal with Valencia.

International career

In 2016, Hernández was part of the Spain squad who took part in the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship where they ended as runners-up to France. She netted a hat-trick in Spain's thrilling 4–3 semi-final victory over the Netherlands and ended as the tournament's top goal scorer with five goals to her name. Hernández was also previously part of the Spain squads which ended as runners-up in the UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and the previous year's UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.

Personal life

Hernández hails from a footballing family. Her father, Felipe "Tata" Hernández, represented Tenerife and Real Betis, amongst others, during his career.

Honours

Club

;Barcelona