Personal Information
Full Name | Lucas François Bernard Hernández |
Date of Birth | February 14, 1996 |
Nationality | French |
Birth Place | Marseille, France |
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Position | Defender |
Debut | December 3, 2014 |
Networth | $13 million |
Agent | Manuel García Quilón |
Lucas Hernández: A Brief Biography
Lucas Hernandez is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for the France national team and Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. He can be deployed as a left-back or a center-back and is considered to be one of the best defenders in the world. He is renowned for his versatility and defensive prowess.
Early Life
Lucas Hernandez was born on February 14, 1996, in Marseille, France. Before playing youth football for Atletico Madrid, he played two years for CF Rayo Majadahonda for two years between 2005-2007. He rose through the ranks of Atletico Madrid’s youth setup playing for Atletico Madrid Juvenil and Atletico Madrid B before making his senior team debut in December 2014.
Club Career
Hernandez began his club career at Atletico Madrid, where he progressed through the youth academy and made his senior debut in December 2014. He became a regular in the first team during the 2016-17 season, making 23 appearances in La Liga and helping Atletico to finish third in the league.
During the 2017-18 season, he established himself as a key player for Atletico, playing in 32 league matches and helping the team to win the Europa League. He also played a key role in Atletico's run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Real Madrid. He made 110 appearances for Atletico Madrid in total, scoring one goal.
In 2019, Hernandez transferred to Bayern Munich for a reported fee of €80 million, making him the most expensive signing in Bayern Munich's history at the time. He quickly established himself as a first-team regular at the club, playing in 24 league matches and helping Bayern to win the Bundesliga title in his first season. He also played a key role in Bayern's run to the UEFA Champions League final, where they defeated Paris Saint-Germain to win the trophy.
International Career
He made his debut for the senior team in March 2018, in a friendly match against Colombia. Hernandez was included in France's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and he played a key role in helping the team to win the tournament. He started in all of France's knockout matches, including the final against Croatia, where he played the full 90 minutes as France won 4-2 to lift the trophy. He also featured for France in the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League and won the tournament.
To date, he has made 33 appearances for France and is yet to score a goal.
Records
He was named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season for the 2019-20 season.
Awards and Achievements
Atlético Madrid | UEFA Europa League: 2017–18 |
UEFA Super Cup: 2018 | |
Bayern Munich | Bundesliga: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 |
DFB-Pokal: 2019–20 | |
DFL-Supercup: 2020, 2022 | |
UEFA Champions League: 2019–20 | |
UEFA Super Cup: 2020 | |
FIFA Club World Cup: 2020 | |
France | FIFA World Cup: 2018 |
UEFA Nations League: 2020–21 | |
Individual | UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2015 |
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Lucas is known for his philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in several charitable causes and has worked with organizations such as the French Red Cross and the Bayern Munich Foundation to help support disadvantaged communities.
Net Worth
As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $13 million.
Family
Hernandez comes from a football family. His father, Jean-Francois Hernandez, was also a professional footballer who played as a defender for several clubs in France and Spain, including Marseille, Atletico Madrid, and Toulouse.
Lucas has an older brother named Theo Hernandez, who is also a professional footballer. Theo plays as a left-back for AC Milan and has previously played for clubs such as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Theo also plays for the France national team.
Wife
Hernandez is married to Amelia Ossa Llorente, who is the sister of his former Atletico Madrid teammate Marcos Llorente. The couple got married in May 2020 and they have a son together.
Houses
His housing information is currently not available to the public. It is likely that he owns one or more luxurious properties in France or Germany, where he has played for top football clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.