Player: Abel Hernández

• Full name: Abel Mathías Hernández Platero
• Date of birth: 8 August 1990
• Place of birth: Pando, Canelones, Uruguay
• Nationality: Uruguayan
• Position: Striker / Forward

Club career (highlights):

• Peñarol (Uruguay): Developed in Peñarol's youth system and made first-team appearances before moving to Europe.
• Palermo (Italy): Moved to Palermo in Serie A in 2010; gained recognition for his pace and scoring ability.
• CSKA Moscow (Russia): Joined on loan, then moved between clubs; spent time in the Russian league.
• Hull City (England): Signed in 2014 and played in the Championship and Premier League; notable for scoring important goals including in the Premier League.
• Al Ahli (Qatar) and other clubs: Later stages of career included moves outside Europe, including Qatar and returns to South America.

International career with Uruguay:

• Made senior debut for the Uruguay national team in 2010.
• Represented Uruguay at major tournaments, including the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad (part of the wider squad and appeared in competitions around that period).
• Noted for contributing goals and pace on the counter during his international appearances.

Style of play: A tall, quick forward known for his direct running, ability to hold up play, and finishing. Effective both as a lone striker and as part of a two-forward system.

Notable facts:

• Top-level experience in South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Recognized as one of Uruguay's promising forwards during the early 2010s.

Status: Professional footballer (career progressed through various clubs after his initial European spells).