Daniel 'Dani' Hernández Santos (born 21 October 1985) is a Venezuelan former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career Early career Born in Caracas, Hernández played Spanish lower league and amateur football until the age of 25, competing mainly in the Community of Madrid. During that time, he represented CF Rayo Majadahonda, CD Guadalajara, CU Collado Villalba, Real Madrid C, Rayo Vallecano B, Real Jaén, Valencia CF Mestalla and Real Murcia CF, delivering a Player of the match performance on 26 October 2010 in a 0–0 home draw against Real Madrid in the round of 32 of Copa del Rey (5–1 aggregate loss). Additionally, he represented SD Huesca in the Segunda División in the first part of the 2009–10 campaign, but his input consisted of two domestic cup appearances.
Valladolid On 19 August 2011, Hernández signed a 1+2 contract with Real Valladolid in division two. He spent the vast majority of his first year as understudy to Jaime but, due to injury to his teammate, excelled in the promotion playoffs as the team returned to La Liga after a two-year absence, conceding only once in four appearances and three starts.
Hernández continued to be first choice in the 2012–13 season, helping the Castile and León side retain their league status after ranking in 14th position. After a one-year loan in the Super League Greece with Asteras Tripolis FC, he acted as backup to Javi Varas.
Tenerife On 15 January 2015, free agent Hernández joined second-tier CD Tenerife on a short-term deal. In May 2018, he became the club's third goalkeeper with the most matches in Spanish competitions, at 138.
Hernández subsequently played second-fiddle to Juan Soriano.
Fuenlabrada On 14 July 2022, the 36-year-old Hernández signed a two-year contract with CF Fuenlabrada, recently relegated to the Primera Federación.
International career Hernández made his debut for Venezuela on 7 September 2010, in a 1–0 friendly win with Ecuador. As a backup, he was part of the squad that appeared at the 2011 Copa América in Argentina.
Personal life Hernández's older brother, Jonay, was also a footballer. A defender, he too spent most of his professional career in Spain, also appearing for the Venezuela national team.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRayo Majadahonda2003–04Segunda División B1000–0010Rayo Vallecano2007–08Segunda División B0000–0000Jaén2008–09Segunda División B38000–60440Huesca (loan)2009–10Segunda División0020–0020Valencia B (loan)2009–10Segunda División B16000–00160Murcia2010–11Segunda División B1030–0040Valladolid2011–12Segunda División2020–40802012–13La Liga24000–002402014–15Segunda División3030–0060Total290500040380Asteras Tripolis (loan)2013–14Super League Greece180100060250Tenerife2014–15Segunda División20000–002002015–16Segunda División39000–003902016–17Segunda División38000–404202017–18Segunda División38000–003802018–19Segunda División40000–004002019–20Segunda División6020–00802020–21Segunda División25010–00260Total20603000402130Career total3080140002003420
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsVenezuela2010202011102012502013702014402015102016110Total310
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