
Theo Hernández
Footballer · defender
Theo Hernández is a France international left-back who plays for Al-Hilal. Born in Marseille, he developed his career in Spain before becoming a major attacking presence for AC Milan. He won Serie A with Milan and was part of France’s 2022 World Cup runner-up squad. In July 2025 he joined Al-Hilal on a three-year contract. Hernández and Italian model Zoé Cristofoli have two children, Theo Junior and Cloe Marie.

- Country
- France
- Club
- Al-Hilal
- Born
- 6 Oct 1997
Biography sources
Theo Hernández photos
Photo credits
- Theo Hernández at Al-Hilal training. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández and Zoé Cristofoli in a birthday photograph. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández in a formal outfit. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández in a candid photograph from a personal diary. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández at Al-Hilal’s training facilities. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández working with the ball during training. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández in Al-Hilal’s away-kit photo session. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández in a France World Cup photograph. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
- Theo Hernández playing for France. · Instagram @theo3hernandez ↗
Career and background
Hernández’s professional career developed in Spain before he moved to Italy. His time at Real Madrid included 23 official first-team appearances and membership of the squads that won the Champions League, Club World Cup, European Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup. That period preceded a longer and more influential spell at AC Milan.Source: Real Madrid ↗
At Milan he became known as a left-back whose forward runs contributed directly to the attack. Across six seasons he made 262 appearances, scored 34 goals and supplied 45 assists. He helped the club win the 2021/22 Serie A title and the Italian Super Cup in early 2025, combining defensive duties with substantial attacking output.Source: Saudi Pro League ↗
His senior France career began in 2021, and he helped win the Nations League that year. At the 2022 World Cup, he scored the opening goal against Morocco in the semi-final as France reached a second consecutive final. The tournament added an important international chapter to the reputation he had built in Milan.Sources: Al-Hilal FC ↗ · UEFA ↗
In July 2025, Hernández signed for Al-Hilal through the end of the 2027/28 season. The club completed the agreement in Paris, bringing him into a new football environment after six years in Italy. Al-Hilal’s announcement highlighted his experience at club and international level, including his league success with Milan and France honours.Source: Al-Hilal FC ↗
Relationship history
Hernández and
Zoé Cristofoli have been together since 2020. Their son Theo Junior was born on 7 April 2022, and daughter Cloe Marie on 7 April 2025. In September 2026 he publicly celebrated Cristofoli’s 30th birthday with a tribute to her role in their family. Before this relationship, he was in a publicly documented relationship with journalist Adriana Pozueco; contemporary 2019 reports covered their travels together. Hernández and Cristofoli share family life as partners while his career is based in Saudi Arabia.
Relationship sources
- Zoé Cristofoli Mediaset / Verissimo ↗
- Adriana Pozueco Mundo Deportivo ↗
Children
- NameTheo JuniorDate of birthOther parentZoé Cristofoli ↗
- NameCloe MarieDate of birthOther parentZoé Cristofoli ↗








