Theo Hernández
LB
Possession Builder
Oct 6, 1997 (28)
Left
6'0"
179 lb
Commits costly foul in victory
Hernandez registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 victory versus Norway.
Analysis: Hernandez contributed two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created across his 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Norway, but was also directly responsible for the penalty that gave Norway a chance to get back into the match in the second half when he lazily tripped Oscar Bobb in the area, earning a yellow card in a moment that briefly complicated France's comfortable afternoon before Mike Maignan saved Jorgen Strand Larsen's weak spot-kick.
Two tackles in win
Hernandez registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Senegal.
Analysis: Hernandez delivered steady defensive support and attacking width from left-back over the full 90 minutes, finishing with two tackles, one shot, one interception and two clearances while helping France take control after a shaky opening stretch in which Senegal generated the better looks. He combined well with France's attacking unit as the side found its rhythm and took over the match following the break. Hernandez will remain a key piece moving forward, providing the two-way presence France relies on to stay balanced at both ends of the pitch as the group stage rolls on.
Brings energy on left flank
Hernandez has been named in France's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most dynamic attacking outlets for Les Bleus throughout the tournament.
Analysis: Hernandez wrapped up the campaign as one of the most electric left-backs in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, racking up five goals and one assist across 31 starts while constantly pushing the tempo going forward and holding his own defensively all season long. The younger of the Hernandez brothers brings elite pace, physicality and a dangerous final ball into the box, making him a major weapon for France as his overlapping runs and ability to create overloads on the left open up lanes for the front three to attack centrally. Hernandez is locked in as one of coach Didier Deschamps' go-to starters, and his energy and direct style will be key to France's attacking identity throughout the tournament, even with competition from Lucas Digne and his brother Lucas Hernandez for that left-back spot.
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