Player profile
Theo Hernández
Defender · Al Hilal
Theo Hernández left AC Milan for Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in a permanent transfer worth more than €30m, ending a six-year spell in which he won a Serie A title, and taking on the challenge of staying World Cup-ready from the Saudi Pro League.
Career
Hernández spent six years at AC Milan, making 262 appearances across all competitions with 34 goals and 45 assists, and winning the 2021-22 Serie A title along with an Italian Super Cup.
He signed a three-year contract with Al Hilal through the 2027-28 Roshn Saudi League season, reuniting with former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, who took charge of Al Hilal.
How they play
An attacking left-back known for his pace, forward runs and end product, Hernández's numbers at Milan -- 34 goals and 45 assists in 262 games -- reflect a full-back who contributes as much going forward as he defends.
Where they are now
The move to the Saudi Pro League was described as a risky one given it came roughly a year before the 2026 World Cup, with questions over whether the move would affect his France national team involvement.
Hernández was critical of AC Milan on his way out, saying the club no longer reflected the values or ambition that had originally convinced him to move to San Siro.
Bio
Club career
- Al Hilal SFC2025
- AC Milan2019–2025
- Real Sociedad2018–2019
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2017–2019
- Deportivo Alavés2016–2017
- Atlético Madrid B2015–2017
International career
- France men's national association football teamSince 2021Current
Youth caps: U20 (2016) · U19 (2015–2016) · U18 (2015)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Leaves AC Milan for Al Hilal2025
After six seasons and a Serie A title at AC Milan, Hernández completed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on a three-year deal worth more than €30m to Milan.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLStarted · #19 · Left Back · off 45'
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- ESPN — AC Milan's Theo Hernández nears €30m move to Al HilalAugust 3, 2026
- Goal.com — Theo Hernandez slams Milan after Al-Hilal moveAugust 3, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 3, 2026.
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