Sebastian Hernandez (soccer, born 1993)

Daniel Sebastian Hernandez (born August 12, 1993) is an American born professional soccer player.

Sebastian Hernandez
Personal information
Full name Daniel Sebastian Hernandez
Date of birth (1993-08-12) August 12, 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2003–2011 Neusport FC `93
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Lassen Cougars 44 (15)
2013–2014 UNLV Rebels 36 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Las Vegas Mobsters 4 (0)
2017 FC Mulhouse Portland 6 (0)
2018 Las Vegas Lights 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 11, 2018

Career

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College and amateur

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Hernandez played four years of college soccer, spending two years at Lassen Community College where he was an All-American his both years as well as being named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 in the state of California before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2013.[1]

Following college, Hernandez spent time with USL PDL side Las Vegas Mobsters in 2016[2] and NPSL side FC Mulhouse Portland in 2017.[3] Also, in 2017, he was part of the Portland Timbers organization by training with the Portland Timbers U23s.[4]

Professional

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In January 2018, Hernandez was part of the first five players that signed with USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC ahead of their inaugural 2018 season.[4]

Prior to signing with USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC, Hernandez has had plenty of other experiences. He spent time training in Germany with Stuttgarter Kickers until club and player could not come to an agreement on contract. Hernandez also spent time in France with FC Mulhouse.

Hernandez was also offered to play professionally in Australia with Moreton Bay United FC as well as professional indoor soccer for the Las Vegas Legends.

References

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  1. ^ "Sebastian Hernandez Bio - UNLV Official Athletic Site". www.unlvrebels.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Las Vegas Mobsters - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Sebastian Hernandez - D". www.uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Bonzi Team by Bonzi". portlandspartansfc.bonzidev.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Las Vegas Lights FC make 5 local players first roster signees". January 8, 2018.
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