Javier "Chicharito" Hernández
Chicharito is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for MLS club LA Galaxy and the Mexican National Team.
Born:
Guadalajara, MexicoDate of Birth:
Wednesday, June 1, 1988Height:
5'9''Weight:
157 LbsSalary:
$6,100,000 USDCurrent Team:
LA Galaxy
Mexico National Team
Facts:
- Chicharito (little pea) is Javier Hernández's nickname because his father, Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, was nicknamed Chícharo (pea) because of his green eyes.
- Chicharito is a cartoon character back in Mexico, in a series named Mucha Lucha.
- The Daily Mail reported that Chicharito was the fastest player at the 2010 World Cup, running 19.97 mph, only ahead of FC Bayern's Arjen Robben.