Gilberto Hernández (footballer)
Gilberto Hernández Bultrón (26 June 1997 – 3 September 2023) was a Panamanian professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He made 105 appearances in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol, having played for Árabe Unido, Herrera F.C., and C.A. Independiente. He earned two caps for the Panama national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilberto Hernández Bultrón | ||
| Date of birth | 26 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Colón, Panama | ||
| Date of death | 3 September 2023 (aged 26) | ||
| Place of death | Colón, Panama | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | Árabe Unido | 60 | (1) |
| 2022 | Herrera F.C. | 13 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | C.A. Independiente | 32 | (7) |
| Total | 105 | (9) | |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Panama U22 | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | Panama | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Árabe Unido edit
Hernández made his debut for Árabe Unido against San Francisco F.C., at the Estadio Agustín Sánchez.
Herrera F.C. edit
On 4 January 2022, Hernández signed for Herrera F.C. after several seasons at Árabe Unido.[1] He made his debut for the club on 27 March against Plaza Amador.
C.A. Independiente edit
On 8 June 2022, Hernández signed with C.A. Independiente.[2] He made his debut with the club on 27 June against Veraguas United FC, at the Estadio Agustín Muquita Sánchez. He was champion with the club of the 2022 Clausura[3][4] and 2023 Apertura seasons.[5][6] He played his last match on 23 August 2023 in a 3–1 victory against Real Estelí at the Estadio Rommel Fernández, at the 2023 CONCACAF Central American Cup.[7]
International career edit
Hernández was called up by the Panama U-22 team to play the 2019 Pan American Games.[8] He made his debut with the senior team on 12 March 2023 against Guatemala in a friendly.[9]
Death edit
Hernández was killed and six others were injured on 3 September 2023 on Calle 5, Avenida Herrera, Colón Province, after two men arrived in a taxi and opened fire on a street. The shooting was most likely related to a gang rivalry going on in Colón.[10][11][12]
Honours edit
C.A. Independiente
- Liga Panameña de Fútbol: 2022 Clasura, 2023 Apertura
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Gilberto Hernández es nuevo jugador del Herrera FC para el Torneo Apertura 2022 de la LPF Tigo". Facebook. 4 January 2022.
- ^ "LPF: CAI presenta a Aldair McKenzie y Gilberto Hernández como sus nuevos refuerzos". 8 June 2022.
- ^ "LPF: El CAI se corona campeón del Clausura 2022". 12 November 2022.
- ^ "CAI, campeón del Clausura 2022 de la LPF". 12 November 2022.
- ^ "CAI, campeón del Apertura de Panamá". BeSoccer. 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Así se coronó campeón el CAI del Torneo Apertura 2023 de la LPF". RPC TV. 27 May 2023.
- ^ "CAI confirma el fallecimiento de Gilberto Hernández". RPC TV. 3 September 2023.
- ^ "DELY VALDÉS ESCOGE LOS 18 JUGADORES PARA JUEGOS PANAMERICANOS". 13 July 2019.
- ^ "EMPATE CON SABOR A FUTURO". 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Asesinan al jugador de la Sele Gilberto Hernández. Fue en Colón". Crítica. 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Fallece en medio de una balacera en Colón el jugador del CAI Gilberto Hernández". La Prensa. 3 September 2023.
- ^ Vega Loo, Manuel (3 September 2023). "Fiscalía y DIJ realizan allanamientos para localizar a implicados en el asesinato de Gilberto Hernández". La Estrella de Panama.
External links edit
- Gilberto Hernández at Soccerway