Fernando Hierro
Fernando Hierro is a retired Spanish footballer and a prominent figure in the sport, best known for his time as a central defender with Real Madrid, where he won numerous titles, including five La Liga championships and three UEFA Champions League titles. His international career with the Spanish national team spanned over a decade, during which he earned 89 caps and participated in several major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. After retiring from playing, Hierro transitioned into management and sports administration, currently serving as the sporting director for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he continues to influence the game off the pitch. Recently, he made headlines for a friendly phone call with former Iranian footballer Javad Nekounam after a match between Al-Nassr and an Iranian team.
Born on Mar 23, 1968 (58 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 14,356 | $108,000 | 88$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 290,337 | $448,000 | 631$ |
| Totals | 2 | 223,782,649 | 304,693 | $556,000 | 719$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Former Spain captain Fernando Hierro also praised De la Fuente’s calm approach and understanding of the national-team environment, saying the coach has fostered a united dressing room.
9
Ecuador:
The former national coach Fernando Hierro was present at the match between Spain and Austria.
7
Uruguay:
Fernando Hierro is a former Spanish international footballer who interacted with King Felipe VI.
8
Costa Rica:
Fernando Hierro had an interview with Fernando Batista regarding the coaching position.
5
Vietnam:
Fernando Hierro is the former sports director of Al Nassr who was also dismissed due to conflicts with Ronaldo.
3
Slovenia:
Fernando Hierro is cited as a past leader of Real Madrid.
6
Uruguay:
Fernando Hierro was the coach of Spain during their quarter-final exit in the 2018 World Cup.
5
Croatia:
Hierro temporarily managed the national team in Russia and has not managed anyone since.
5
Saudi Arabia:
Fernando Hierro recently ended his relationship with the club after failing to achieve the desired goals.
4
Colombia:
Fernando Hierro is the sporting director of Al Nassr who is also leaving the club.
5