| Nicky Hernandez | |
| Fullname: | Dominick Gilbert Hernandez |
| Birth Date: | 21 September 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Height: | 1.79m (05.87feet)[1] |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | New Mexico United |
| Clubnumber: | 8 |
| Youthyears1: | –2017 |
| Youthclubs1: | Dallas Texans |
| Collegeyears1: | 2017–2019 |
| College1: | SMU Mustangs |
| Collegecaps1: | 48 |
| Collegegoals1: | 8 |
| Years1: | 2018 |
| Clubs1: | Texas United |
| Caps1: | 9 |
| Goals1: | 2 |
| Years2: | 2019 |
| Clubs2: | Denton Diablos |
| Caps2: | 8 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Years3: | 2020 |
| Clubs3: | FC Harrington |
| Years4: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs4: | North Texas SC |
| Caps4: | 32 |
| Goals4: | 6 |
| Years5: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs5: | FC Dallas |
| Caps5: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2022 |
| Clubs6: | → San Antonio FC (loan) |
| Caps6: | 23 |
| Goals6: | 2 |
| Years7: | 2023– |
| Clubs7: | New Mexico United |
| Caps7: | 36 |
| Goals7: | 5 |
| Pcupdate: | August 19, 2024 |
Dominick "Nicky" Gilbert Hernandez (born September 21, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.
Hernandez was part of the USSDA academy side Dallas Texans until 2017,[2] when he went to play college soccer at Southern Methodist University. Hernandez played three seasons with the Mustangs between 2017 and 2019, making 48 appearances, scoring 8 goals and tallying 9 assists. Hernandez was named AAC All-Tournament Team in 2019 and All-SMU Tournament Team in 2018.[3]
While at college, Hernandez played with USL PDL side Texas United during their 2018 season, scoring 2 goals and tallying 3 assists in 9 regular season appearances.[4] During his 2019 season, Hernandez played with NPSL side Denton Diablos FC.[5] [6]
Hernandez played in the United Premier Soccer League for FC Harrington during the Spring 2020 season.[7]
On September 12, 2020, Hernandez left college early to sign a professional contract with North Texas SC, the USL League One affiliate of MLS side FC Dallas.[8] He made his debut the same day, starting in a 2–0 win over FC Tucson.[9]
On January 21, 2021, FC Dallas selected Hernandez 15th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.[10]
On March 23, 2021, Hernandez officially signed for MLS side FC Dallas.[11] Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Dallas.[12]
On July 25, 2023, Hernandez signed a deal with USL Championship side New Mexico United for the remainder of their 2023 season.[13]