2017
Begins her collegiate career at the University of Michigan.
Nicki Hernandez
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Professional Soccer Player
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Mexico international with 27 caps and Liga MX Femenil experience.
Essentials
- Full name
- Nicki Hernandez
- Position
- Defender
- Jersey number
- 20
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Agent
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Essentials
- Full name
- Nicki Hernandez
- Position
- Defender
- Jersey number
- 20
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Agent
- {{agent name}}
nicki's story
Nicki Hernández has built her career by embracing both opportunity and identity. After starring as an attacking player at the University of Michigan, she successfully reinvented herself as a defender in the professional game, a transition that opened the door to the Mexican national team. Her willingness to adapt has made her one of the most versatile players of her generation and reflects the evolving demands of modern football.
Following a decorated collegiate career that included multiple All-Big Ten honors and a Big Ten Tournament championship, Hernández signed with Club América, where she helped the club win the 2023 Liga MX Femenil Clausura title and reach six league finals. That same year, she won a gold medal with Mexico at the Pan American Games. In 2024, she started in Mexico's historic 2–0 victory over the United States at the Concacaf W Gold Cup before bringing her experience in Liga MX Femenil and international competition to Boston Legacy FC.
Born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, Hernández chose to represent Mexico through her grandparents, embracing both her heritage and the opportunity to compete on the international stage. Her career reflects the value of adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to reinvent herself in pursuit of the next challenge.
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Awards/Honors
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
2019Third Team All-Big Ten
2020First Team All-Big Ten
2021Big Ten Tournament Champion (Michigan)
2021Second Team All-Big Ten
2023Liga MX Femenil Clausura Champion (Club América)
2023Pan American Games Gold Medal (Mexico)
LEGACY
2022Made her senior debut for the Mexico women's national team after changing her international allegiance from the United States.
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