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Théo Hernandez

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Théo Hernandez

Théo Bernard François Hernandez

French rampaging left-back and AC Milan vice-captain known for searing pace, offensive runs, and decisive goals for club and country.

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Biography

Born in Marseille, Théo Hernandez rose through the Atlético Madrid academy before completing a direct transfer to Real Madrid in 2017, winning the Champions League. In 2019, he signed for AC Milan, where he blossomed into one of the world elite attacking full-backs, scoring critical goals on the way to the 2021–22 Serie A championship. With France, he won the 2021 UEFA Nations League and played in the 2022 World Cup final.

Career timeline

  1. Atlético Madrid

    2015 – 2017

  2. Real Madrid

    2017 – 2019 · Won UEFA Champions League 2017–18

  3. Real Sociedad

    2018 – 2019 · Loan

  4. AC Milan

    2019 – present · Serie A champion 2021–22

  5. France national football team

    2021 – present

Major achievements

  • Serie A champion2022
  • UEFA Nations League winner2021
  • FIFA World Cup runner-up2022
  • UEFA Champions League winner2018

Personal life & family

Relationship

Zoe Cristofoli

Partner

Children

Theo Junior Hernandez

Hernandez has been in a relationship with Italian model, DJ, and tattoo enthusiast Zoe Cristofoli since 2020. In April 2022, the couple welcomed their son, Theo Junior. Théo older brother Lucas Hernandez is also a World Cup winner with France.

Sources

  1. Théo Hernandez – Career statistics and biography — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  2. A.C. Milan — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  3. Real Madrid CF — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  4. France national football team — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)