CHICHARITO TURNS 27 TODAY

Javier Hernández, Chicharito, turns 27 today. The striker was born 1 June 1988 in Guadalajara (Mexico) and joined Real Madrid last summer to bolster the attack. He played 33 games over the course of the season and chipped in with 9 goals: 7 in La Liga, 1 in the Champions League and 1 in the Copa del Rey.

He made his competitive debut with the team on matchday three of La Liga, against Atlético de Madrid. In terms of scoring, he got of the mark with a brace against Deportivo. His trophy cabinet as a Madrid player includes a Club World Cup title.