Hernán Barcos

• Full name: Hernán Barcos
• Date of birth: May 11, 1984
• Place of birth: Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina
• Position: Striker (center forward)
• Nationality: Argentine

Club career highlights (selected)

• Youth club: Racing de Córdoba
• Professional debut and early career: Began at Racing de Córdoba, then played for Talleres and Racing Club (Argentina).
• Vélez Sarsfield: Played for Vélez Sarsfield in the Argentine Primera División. He was with Vélez for the 2006 season (on loan from Racing Club) where he contributed as a forward before moving on to clubs abroad and other Argentine teams.
• Clubs abroad: Had an extensive international career including spells at Sporting Braga (Portugal), Palmeiras (Brazil), Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Teda (China), Emelec and LDU Quito (Ecuador), Palmeiras again on loan, Grêmio (Brazil) and Zhejiang (China), among others.
• Notable later career: Particularly successful in Ecuador with LDU Quito and Emelec, where he was a prolific goalscorer and a fan favorite. Also had strong scoring seasons in Brazil and China.

Playing style

• Known as a classic number 9: strong, physical center forward with good aerial ability.
• Effective at holding up play, finishing inside the box, and scoring from crosses and set-piece situations.
• Combines work rate with an instinct for positioning in the penalty area.

Honors & achievements (selected)

• Top scorer honors in some leagues (notably in Ecuador), and several domestic titles and cup runs with clubs in South America and China.
• Individual awards at club level for goal-scoring seasons, especially during his time in Ecuador and Brazil.

Current status

As of my last update (June 2024), Hernán Barcos continued to be active in professional football, having played for various clubs into his late 30s and early 40s in South America and Asia. For the most recent club and season statistics, consult up-to-date club rosters or sports databases, as transfers and retirements can occur.