Fernando Hernández Ramírez (May 28, 1944 – May 4, 1997), known in his native
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as Maritime bo ...
as ''El Príncipe'' (The Prince), was a
footballer
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.
Club career
He played his entire career for
Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its Association football, football team. The club is based in San Juan de Tibás, San José, Costa Rica, San José, and play their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aym ...
, and is considered an idol for their fans. He won a total of eleven titles with them, including six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the American continent.
International career
He played 10 games for the
Costa Rica national football team
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during the 60's and 70's, scoring one goal.
He represented his country in 2
FIFA World Cup qualification
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Qualifying tournaments ar ...
matches.
International goals
:''Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first.''
Personal life and death
His parents were Víctor Hernández and Teresa Ramírez.
His brother,
Francisco Hernández, played with
Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is based in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and play their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá. Their colours are burgundy and white. It ...
's midfield too.
Fernando died on May 4, 1997, as a victim of cancer at age 52 years.
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References
See also
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1944 births
1997 deaths
Men's association football midfielders
Costa Rican men's footballers
Costa Rica men's international footballers
Deportivo Saprissa players
Deaths from cancer in Costa Rica
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