JAVI HERNANDEZ NEWS

Strong attacking display Saturday Hernandez recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Mallorca.

Impact Leganes' defensive woes will compromise Hernandez's fantasy value in most slates, but his attacking contributions have been surprisingly good so far. Through four appearances as the team's starting left-back, he has one assist, four shots (one on target), four chances created and 12 crosses (one accurate).

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, interceptions Hernandez crossed five times inaccurately, made five interceptions and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Hernandez was a part of the Leganes back four that conceded late Sunday, leading the team in both crosses and interceptions. The fullback has combined for six crosses and 11 clearances while playing every minute of the opening two matches for his new club.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Leganes debut Hernandez had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Hernandez set up Juan Cruz in the 22nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leganes with three chances created. It was a club debut assist for Hernandez as he's halfway to last seasons total with Cadiz after just one match.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in La Liga Hernandez completed his loan stay with Cadiz and will return to Leganes ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact With Cadiz' relegation and Leganes promoted to La Liga, Hernandez will return to his parent club ahead of the new season. He started 28 times in 30 appearances with Cadiz, recording a goal and two assists with 127 crosses, which equaled to an average of about 4.2 per game.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Javi Hernandez recorded one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46...

Impact Javi Hernandez led Cadiz on Sunday with two accurate crosses. He also contributed one tackle (zero won), an interception and a clearance to the clean sheet effort. After arriving ahead of the campaign on loan from CD Leganes, Hernandez set new career-high marks in La Liga with 29 appearances and 27 starts. He matched his goal total (one) and assist total (two) from the previous season, which he achieved over 25 appearances (13 starts) with Girona.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, tackles Hernandez took one shot (on goal), crossed seven times (three accurate) and made two tackles during Sunday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Hernandez was held off the scoresheet, but led Cadiz in both crosses and tackles during Sunday's match. The fullback has combined for 11 crosses over his last three matches thanks to a role on corner kicks, while also making seven tackles over that timespan.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Hernandez completed a one-game suspension and is eligible to play against Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact The left-back has been a regular for Cadiz this season when available, and that won't change now that he's back in the mix. He's widely expected to return to the starting lineup over the weekend, sending Lucas Pires to a bench role.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow-card suspension Javi Hernandez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's loss to Barcelona, and he'll be suspended for Cadiz's next match. He finished with three shots (one on ta...

Impact Hernandez recorded his sixth yellow card of the season, but since one of those bookings was removed earlier in January, he's now set to complete a one-game ban. This probably means Lucas Pires will deputise at left-back against Girona, while Hernandez's first chance to return to the XI will come against Mallorca on April 28.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to create a chance Javi Hernandez registered three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Hernandez was selected to Cadiz's starting XI for the sixth successive match since his return from a hamstring injury as Cadiz fell 0-1 to Barcelona. Though Hernandez was unable to conjure an action for an equalizer, he contributed defensively with four tackles (three won), two clearances and a block. Over his six successive starts, Hernandez has scored once, provided an assist and created seven chances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Sociedad Hernandez had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Hernandez accumulated the most crosses in his team and also contributed defensively with four clearances and two tackles. He had recorded consecutive goal involvements before this game, but failed to perform on a similar level. He now has recorded nine tackles, six clearances and two interceptions in the last five games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet in win Hernandez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Since returning from injury, Hernandez has started and played all 90 minutes in the last three matches, totaling a goal and an assist with 20 crosses (five accurate) and four chances created. He's also started 20 of the 21 games during his first season with Cadiz, totaling a goal and two assists, which ties his career high.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizing goal Javi Hernandez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Hernandez notched his first goal of the season in the 101st minute of the match as he equalized the contest. Aside from his crucial goal, the left-back delivered eight crosses for the second consecutive match.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Celta Vigo Hernandez (hamstring) is in the starting formation to face Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact Hernandez is reclaiming the starting job after sitting out five matches due to a hamstring problem. He has logged 11 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (three won) and 11 clearances in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Hernandez (hamstring) was featured at training Tuesday working with a ball ahead of Saturday's contest against Osasuna.

Impact Hernandez is finally back out on the training pitch, currently working with a ball after missing the club's past four matches with a hamstring issue. The defender is most likely still a decent ways from a return, having yet to be included in any training with the team up to this point. He could make the team sheet to face Osasuna on Saturday, but if that is the case, it will most likely only be off the bench, as the team will not want to rush one of their regular starters back into play.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Friday Hernandez (hamstring) will not be an option for Friday's match against Real Betis, as manager Mauricio Pellegrino told reporters, We have the already known casualties of Javi, Fede...

Impact Hernandez will be kept shelved for a fourth straight match, still having yet to recover from a hamstring issue he picked up in early January. He is still yet to join the group for training but appears to be expected to next week based on the manager's comments. The club will hope for his return next week against Osasuna on Feb. 17, as he has been a regular starter when healthy this season, starting in 16 straight matches at one point this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Hernandez will miss 3-4 weeks due to a hamstring injury after manager Sergio Gonzalez told reporters Thursday, "Javi Hernandez had a problem in his soleus and will be out for 3-4 w...

Impact After starting the first 16 matches of the season, Hernandez has only featured once in the club's last four contests, finding himself dropped in favor of Lucas Pires. As such, it figures to be Pires' spot in the starting XI for the time being with Hernandez unavailable.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension overturned Hernandez will no longer be suspended for Friday's contest against Alaves, having his ban overturned by the La Liga Disciplinary Committee after they withdrew the yellow card he re...

Impact Hernandez is once again an option for Friday's match after having his ban overturned, now only having accumulated four yellow cards instead of five after his yellow card against Valencia was overturned. The defender will now most likely rejoin the starting XI for the contest against Alaves, as he has started in all but three matches this campaign. He will still have to be careful in his future matches, as his next yellow card will result in a suspension once again.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Receives fifth yellow card Hernandez received his fifth yellow card of the season Sunday against Valencia and earned a one-game suspension as a result.

Impact The left-back has been a steady presence in the starting lineup for Cadiz this season, and his absence will be greatly felt, especially since Cadiz doesn't have a lot of depth on the defensive end. Hernandez's first chance to return to action will come against Athletic Bilbao on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Normal sight in defense Hernandez has appeared in all 12 of the club's contests this season, contributing 49 crosses (18 accurate), 14 chances created and 10 tackles (eight won).

Impact Hernandez is still holding a regular starting spot for Cadiz after being a normal sight on the pitch last season for Girona. The 25-year-old has contributed most of his production in the attack this defense despite being a defender, averaging one chance created, a shot and four crosses per game in the attack, compared to only averaging 2.5 clearances and one tackle in the defense. He has also been heavily utilized on corner kicks this season, registering a team-leading 26 this campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers nine crosses in defeat Javi Hernandez registered three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Hernandez equaled his season-best by delivering nine crosses, with a record four of them being accurate this season. While the left-back also took a season-high three shots, unfortunately, none hit the target.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Javi Hernandez registered seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Hernandez registered the most crosses in the match alongside Isco. He also made three tackles and one clearance. He has not recorded any goal involvements after assisting on the opening day against Alaves. He has started all six games this season and has made 14 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in nine crosses Hernandez had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Friday's 3-1 win against Villarreal.

Impact Hernandez had a decent performance for his standards, whipping in a massive nine crosses while also taking one shot and creating a chance. His nine crosses were a season-high for him, but he once again had a poor performance in the defense despite playing left back. He has only registered one tackle and two clearances all season, even though he has started all four matches.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in team debut Hernandez had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Monday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Hernandez set up Fede in the seventh minute, assisting the lone goal of the match to highlight a strong debut with Cadiz. The fullback is halfway to last year's assist total already as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the win.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Cadiz Hernandez has joined Cadiz on a season-long loan from Leganes, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Hernandez tallied one goal, two assists and one clean sheet in 25 La Liga appearances (23 starts) last season while on-loan with Girona last season, and the 25-year-old is returning to the top flight for another campaign with Cadiz. He could immediately challenge for the starting left-back spot at his new club as Pacha Espino is departing as a free agent.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Rayo Hernandez subbed into Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano at halftime, making a clearance, an interception and assisting a goal in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Hernandez set up Viktor Tsygankov's equalizer on Saturday with a cross, his second assist of the season and his first since the World Cup break. He should continue getting regular playing opportunities even as Girona's backup option to Miguel Gutierrez at left-back.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE