Javier Hernández Gutiérrez

Javier Hernández Gutiérrez (born 1 August 1961) known as Chícharo, is a Mexican retired footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Hernández played at club level for Tecos, Puebla F.C. and Monarcas Morelia.

In Tecos, he became one of its most important players on the team story, by being in the team that reached the quarterfinals in the season 1986-87 and lately went back to the team in 1993-94 season to get the championship.

With Puebla was part of the squad that gave Puebla F.C. its second and last championship in 1989-1990 season

International career

He made three appearances for Mexico Under-20s at the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship. Javier was a member of the Mexico national team to reach quarterfinals in the 1986 FIFA World Cup and a part of those who were banned from the 1990 FIFA World Cup due to the use of over age players in a U-20 World Cup.

Managerial career

Hernández was previously the manager of Guadalajara's reserve side. He asked for permission to take leave in order to watch his son Javier Hernández Balcázar play at the 2010 World Cup for Mexico. After permission was refused, he decided to quit his job as manager of Guadalajara's reserve side to watch his son play.

Personal life

Hernández is the father of Javier Hernández Balcázar, better known as Chicharito, who is also a Mexican international football player and player for the MLS club LA Galaxy.

Hernández is also the son-in-law of Tomás Balcázar who played for C.D. Guadalajara and played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup for the Mexico national team.