Happy birthday! Javier Hernández turns 38 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Mexico City
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 38 on Monday, Jun. 1, 2026.

Javier Hernández is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Javier Hernández has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hernández, a cultural icon

Born Javier Hernández Balcázar in Guadalajara on June 1, 1988, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Hernández's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Javier hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Javier Hernández as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Javier, you're the best!

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