Name: Fernando Ruiz Hierro
Country:

Spain
Club:
Real Madrid C.F.Number: 4
Position:
*CWP,
CB,
DMFSide: RF/BS
Age: 28-31 years (23/03/1968)
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Attack:
75Defence:
90Balance:
89Stamina:
88Top Speed:
75Acceleration: 73
Response:
87Agility: 73
Dribble Accuracy:
81Dribble Speed: 74
Short Pass Accuracy:
84Short Pass Speed:
86Long Pass Accuracy:
86Long Pass Speed:
88Shot Accuracy:
76Shot Power:
89Shot Technique:
75Free Kick Accuracy:
84Curling:
85Header:
89Jump:
85Technique:
82Aggression:
75Mentality:
91Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work:
90Injury Tolerance:
BCondition:
7Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency:
6Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:S04 - PK Taker
S05 - 1-touch Play
S08 - Slide Tackle
S10 - DF Leader
P02 - Anchor Man
P06 - Pinpoint Pass
P16 - Extra Attacker
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Penalties - 1-Touch Pass - Sliding - D-Line Control
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
INFO:Hierro was born in Vélez-Málaga, Province of Málaga. After beginning his football career at local club Vélez-Málaga, he had a very brief youth spell with neighbouring CD Málaga, where he was told he was not good enough for the sport, which prompted a return back home.He eventually made his La Liga debuts with Real Valladolid, being bought by Real Madrid after two solid seasons.
Hierro was a tall,strong and talented defener.He was one of the few defenders who scored goals and had spent most of the time playing in Real Madrid
At Real, Hierro scored seven goals in 37 contests in his first season, and eventually had his position on the field advanced, by then coach Radomir Antić, continuing his good performances with the addition of goals - in three seasons combined, he scored an astonishing 44 league goals, 21 alone in 1991–92, a career-best. During years, he often partnered club great Manuel Sanchís in the centre of the defense, being instrumental in the conquest of five leagues and three UEFA Champions League, and being named captain after the latter's retirement.
On 24 March 2002, Hierro scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 home win against Real Zaragoza,Although the ultimate leader would be Valencia CF. He was released at the end of the 2002–03 season, alongside club manager Vicente del Bosque.