Ruben Darío Hernández Ariza (born February 19,énDaríoHerná 1965 in Armenia) is a former Colombian football (soccer) striker, one of the leading scorers in his country's history, and one of the early busts of Major League Soccer. He is the current manager in charge of Deportes Quindío.

Overall, Hernández scored 180 goals in the Colombian League for ten different teams: Deportes Quindío, Millonarios, Once Caldas, Atlético Nacional, Envigado, Independiente Medellín, América de Cali, Independiente Santa Fe, Deportes Tolima, and Deportivo Pereira. He retired in 2000.

Rubén Darío Hernández

In 1996, "Rubencho" signed with Major League Soccer's MetroStars, but lasted only ten games with them without scoring a goal. He became unhappy in the United States and the league granted him a release back to Colombia.

Rubén Darío Hernández

For Colombia, Hernández scored one goal in 17 caps and played for his country at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Rubén Darío Hernández

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