Javi Hernández (footballer, born 2004)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Coarasa.

Francisco Javier "Javi" Hernández Coarasa (born 30 January 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for RCD Espanyol.

Javi Hernández

Personal information
Full name	Francisco Javier Hernández Coarasa
Date of birth	(2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Barcelona, Spain
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Espanyol
Youth career
	Damm
2018–2022	Espanyol
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2025	Espanyol B	48	(14)
2024–2025	→ Huesca (loan)	26	(1)
2025–	Espanyol	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 June 2025

Career

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Hernández joined RCD Espanyol's youth sides in 2018, from CF Damm. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 11 September 2022, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Juan Camilo Becerra in a 2–1 Segunda Federación away win over Deportivo Aragón.^[1]

Hernández scored his first senior goal on 16 April 2023, netting the B's winner in a 1–0 home success over SCR Peña Deportiva.^[2] On 8 June, he renewed his contract until 2026,^[3] and was the top scorer of the B-team during the 2023–24 campaign with 12 goals.

On 13 August 2024, Hernández further extended his link with the Pericos until 2028, and was immediately loaned to Segunda División side SD Huesca for one year.^[4] He made his professional debut on 28 September, replacing Iker Kortajarena in a 1–0 away loss to CD Mirandés.^[5][6]

Hernández scored his first professional goal on 1 June 2025, netting his side's third in a 3–2 home win over CD Eldense.