Daejeon Hana Citizen has signed forward Hernandes (Hernandes Rodrigues da Silva), who was previously with Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Hernandes was scouted to the Grêmio youth team in Brazil's Série A in 2019 and signed a first-team contract as a highly promising young talent, but due to the impact of COVID-19, the Brazilian league was postponed, leading him to debut in the K League.
Having entered the K League after being loaned to Jeonnam Dragons in his early twenties, Hernandes is currently a veteran player born in 1999, with 121 matches, 33 goals, and 19 assists in the K League.
Hernandes is a forward with the typical Brazilian flexibility and breakthrough skills, capable of using both feet interchangeably, and has a very high goal-scoring ability. Additionally, he is a versatile asset who can cover all attacking positions, including central forward, central midfielder, and winger.
In his first year at Jeonnam in 2020, he scored in his debut match, and by 2023 (with Incheon), he achieved 100 matches in the K League by participating in the 33rd round against Ulsan Hyundai. Furthermore, he showcased explosive scoring power with 5 goals in 7 matches (including playoffs) in the ACL for the first appearance in 2023.
The acquisition of Hernandes, who can cover all attacking positions, is expected to significantly strengthen their attacking capabilities. He expressed, "I am really happy and excited to join a great team like Daejeon. I sincerely thank the Daejeon club for giving me the opportunity to start a new challenge. I was disappointed that I couldn't meet expectations in the 2024 season due to injuries. I am also well aware that there were doubts about my physical condition. However, I am now fully recovered and ready to show my true value on the field."
Furthermore, Hernandes noted, "Above all, Daejeon has a clear goal this year. It is to win. To achieve that goal, I will also take responsibility and devote everything I have to contribute to the team. I will do my best to lead Daejeon's attack with the aggressive play and decisiveness that fans expect."
Finally, he said, "I will repay the Daejeon fans, who send passionate support, with a wonderful game. I will fight together so that everyone can smile at the end of this season. Thank you."
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