Leonel Hernández Valerín (born 3 October 1943 in CartagoBreve historial de Leonel Hernández - Nación ) is a retired Costa Rican football player.
Club career Hernández spent his entire career with hometown club Cartaginés, after joining their youth team in 1957. He made his debut for the senior team in 1962. He was part of the club's famous Ballet Azul squad in the 1970s and became the Costa Rican Primera División top goalscorer in 1973.Goleadores de Campeonato Nacional - UNAFUT
In February 2013, Danny Fonseca equalled Hernández' club record of 360 games.Danny Fonseca empatará récord de Leonel Hernández - Nación
International career Hernández was capped by Costa Rica, playing 35 games and scoring 11 goals.Costa Rica - Record International Players - RSSSF He represented his country in 10 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Personal life Hernández was born to José Francisco Hernández Madriz and Dolores Valerín Brenes.Leonel Hernández será el dedicado del Campeonato Invierno Progol-JPS 2011 - UNAFUT He is married to María de los Angeles Artavia Luna and they have two daughters. He worked at the audit department at the Banco Crédito Agrícola de Cartago.La carambola de Leonel - Nación
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External links Leonel Hernández Valerín - Nación