Bancy Cristhoffer Hernández Soza (born 27 June 2000) is a Nicaraguan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saprissa in the Costa Rican Primera División, on loan from Real Estelí FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bancy Cristhoffer Hernández Soza | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Río Blanco, Nicaragua | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Saprissa, on loan from Real Estelí | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Deportivo Ocotal | 32 | (2) |
| 2021–2023 | Walter Ferretti | 37 | (7) |
| 2023–2025 | Real Estelí | 67 | (25) |
| 2026– | →Saprissa (loan) | 17 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Nicaragua | 25 | (4) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:46, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16:46, 1 June 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Río Blanco, Nicaragua, Hernández began his professional career with CD Walter Ferretti, making his debut in 2021. He subsequently joined Real Estelí FC in 2023, where he established himself as one of Nicaragua's most prominent attacking players, making 108 appearances and scoring 34 goals while also contributing seven assists. He played a prominent role in Real Estelí's campaigns at CONCACAF Champions Cup level.[1]
In January 2026, Hernández joined Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica on a two-year loan deal, becoming one of the few Nicaraguan players to compete in the Costa Rican Primera División.[2] In his first season with the club, he made 21 appearances in the Clausura 2026, scoring three goals and providing five assists, finishing as the second player with most appearances for the club that tournament.[3]
International career
editHernández made his debut for the Nicaragua senior national team on 29 January 2022. He has since become a regular fixture in the squad, earning 24 caps and scoring four goals across CONCACAF Nations League, World Cup qualifying and international friendlies.[4]
Honours
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Bancy Hernández da el salto: del Real Estelí de Nicaragua al Saprissa de Costa Rica". Centroamérica 360. 29 December 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ ""No me lo esperaba": Bancy Hernández rompió el silencio y contó cómo se dio su llegada a Saprissa". Fútbol Centro América. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Saprissa ya tiene una decisión tomada con el futuro de Bancy Hernández". Fútbol Centro América. May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bancy Hernández habla por primera vez como jugador de Saprissa". Teletica. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
External links
edit- Bancy Hernández at National-Football-Teams.com
- Bancy Hernández at Soccerway