Javier Hernández marks 20-year anniversary of his Chivas debut
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September 9, 2026, marks the 20-year anniversary of Javier Hernández making his professional debut for Chivas. The striker entered the match against Necaxa at Estadio Jalisco as a substitute for Omar Bravo during the 2006 Apertura tournament. Hernández, wearing the number 45 jersey, scored his first goal five minutes after stepping onto the pitch to secure a 4-0 win. This debut launched a career that included stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, and Sevilla. Hernández went on to score 59 goals for Manchester United and 39 for Bayer Leverkusen before moving to MLS to play for LA Galaxy. He also became the all-time leading goalscorer for the Mexico national team with 52 goals, appearing in three FIFA World Cups.
- •Javier Hernández debuted for Chivas on September 9, 2006.
- •He scored his first professional goal against Necaxa at Estadio Jalisco.
- •Hernández recorded 59 goals for Manchester United and won two Premier League titles.
- •He remains the all-time leading scorer for the Mexico national team with 52 goals.
- •His professional career included stops in Europe and a stint in MLS with LA Galaxy.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Javier Hernández: 20 Years Since ‘Chicharito’ Made His Chivas Debut
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Javier Hernández: 20 years on from Chicharito's Chivas debut
"September 9, 2006, became a defining date in Javier Hernández’s career. That day, a young ‘Chicharito’ made his debut with Chivas at Estadio Jalisco and did it in the best possible way: with a ...
"September 9, 2006, was forever etched in Javier Hernández’s career. On that day, a young ‘Chicharito’ made his debut for Chivas at Estadio Jalisco, and he did it in the best way possible: with ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:17 PMJavier Hernández: 20 Years Since ‘Chicharito’ Made His Chivas Debut
September 9, 2006, became a defining date in Javier Hernández’s career. That day, a young ‘Chicharito’ made his debut with Chivas at Estadio Jalisco and did it in the best possible way: with a ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:17 PMJavier Hernández: 20 years on from Chicharito's Chivas debut
September 9, 2006, was forever etched in Javier Hernández’s career. On that day, a young ‘Chicharito’ made his debut for Chivas at Estadio Jalisco, and he did it in the best way possible: with ...
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