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Javier Hernández Balcázar, commonly known by his nickname Chicharito, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is recognized as the all-time leading goalscorer for the Mexico national team, a record he achieved over a senior international career that began in 2009. At the club level, he has played for several prominent European teams, including Manchester United, where he won two Premier League titles, Real Madrid, and Bayer Leverkusen. Known for his penalty-box finishing and off-the-ball movement, he has also played in Major League Soccer for the LA Galaxy.
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Who is Javier Hernández?
Javier Hernández Balcázar is a Mexican professional footballer better known as Chicharito. He plays as a striker and became the all-time leading scorer for Mexico's senior men's national team.
What position does Chicharito play?
He is a striker, a forward whose main role is to score goals. His nickname is Chicharito, which means little pea in Spanish and refers to his father Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, who was also a footballer.
Why is Javier Hernández important to Mexican football?
He is recognized as Mexico's all-time leading men's international goalscorer. His senior international career began in the late 2000s and included appearances at major tournaments.
What does the nickname Chicharito mean?
Chicharito means little pea in Spanish. It was a family nickname linked to his father, who was known as Chícharo because of his green eyes.
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