From classic poacher’s finishes to rainbow flicks. At iconic venues like the Santiago Bernabéu and Old Trafford. And certainly under the bright lights of the World Cup.He could score on the turn, with his head, his heel, or even with his face. Javier Hernández scored in many ways – but always when his team needed him most. Hernández had an amazing club career that spanned Chivas de Guadalajara, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham United, Sevilla, and the LA Galaxy. Now that Hernández joins FOX Sports as analyst ahead of the 2026 World Cup, let’s revisit 10 goals (and a couple of honorable mentions) that tell the full story of Mexico’s all-time leading goalscorer:Honorable Mention: Chivas vs. Tecos (Liga MX Clausura 2010) One of the earliest glimpses at the talent Hernández possessed. In Week 3 of the Torneo Bicentenario, Chivas trailed Estudiantes Tecos 2-1 at halftime. The home crowd was restless, then Hernández took over. He scored twice in the second half to complete the comeback, which displayed he was ready to move on to a more competitive league. Honorable Mention: LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids (2022 MLS Regular Season) The Galaxy were already leading Colorado by two goals before Hernández added an absurd third. A low cross from Julian Araujo fizzed across the six-yard box. Most strikers would have tried to turn and shoot. Not Hernández. He stuck out his back leg like a matador and back-heeled the ball past the stunned keeper. Even in the twilight stage of his career, Hernández still found new ways to score.Honorable Mention: Mexico vs. Spain (2010 Friendly) Only months after his 2010 World Cup breakout summer in France (we’ll get to that shortly), he did the unthinkable in Mexico City by scoring against the reigning world champions. Gerardo Torrado sent a long pass forward. Hernández used his speed to outrun the Spanish defense and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Iker Casillas to give Mexico a 1-0 lead. It was him announcing he wasn’t a one-tournament wonder. Rather, he was only getting started.10. Mexico vs. USA (2015 CONCACAF Cup) Mexico met their biggest rivals, the United States, at the Rose Bowl with a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup on the line. A fast-paced attack developed when Raul Jimenez played the ball to Oribe Peralta on the right side of the box. Peralta would provide the assist, as Hernández tapped in the first of five goals that night in a 3-2 Mexico victory. It marked his first of two…
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