Travis Hernes Explained

Travis Hernes
Fullname:Travis Enrique Hernes
Birth Date:4 November 2005
Birth Place:Heradsbygd, Norway
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Newcastle United
Clubnumber:49
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Newcastle United
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Norway U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15:21, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

Travis Enrique Hernes (born 4 November 2005) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Newcastle United.

Career

Hailing from Heradsbygd, he played football in Norway for local club Heradsbygda IL until 2019. He then moved to Wolverhampton, but was not given a chance at Wolverhampton Wanderers after initially going on trial there. In 2022 he made his youth international debut for Norway, playing for Norway U17 against Denmark and Austria.

Hernes made his senior debut for Shrewsbury Town on 30 August 2022, scoring Shrewsbury's consolation goal in a 2–1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 at the New Meadow.[1] On 7 August 2023, Hearnes signed his first professional deal with Shrewsbury Town, keeping him at the club until 2026.[2]

On 1 September 2023, Hernes signed for Premier League club Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.[3]

Personal life

Hernes is of Jamaican descent. He is a younger brother of footballer Trace Murray.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town2022–23League One0000003131
2023–24League One2000100030
Total2000003161
Newcastle United U212023–241010
Career total2000104171

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Westbury . Ollie . EFL Trophy: Shrewsbury 1 Wolves U21's 2 - Report . 22 September 2022 . Express and Star . 30 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Travis Hernes signs first professional deal! . 2024-01-30 . www.shrewsburytown.com . en-gb.
  3. Web site: Magpies sign Shrewsbury youngster Travis Hernes. www.nufc.co.uk. 1 September 2023. 1 November 2023.
  4. News: Norsk unggutt dukket opp i Premier League: – Føles ikke ekte. Tetlie. Lisa Amdam. 7 February 2024. TV 2. no. 7 February 2024.