Collecchio, 14 April 2024 - A great goal, under the Curva Nord, on the day he received recognition for his 100 appearances wearing Gialloblu. A crucial goal that paved the way for Parma's win against Spezia. Hernani Azevedo Junior, better known by all Parma fans simply as Hernani, led Parma to victory at the Tardini with his typical Brazilian smile.

Before the match, Managing Director Sport, Roel Vaeyens, presented him with a ceramic statue and a personalized jersey in acknowledgement of the players who rightfully entered the Gialloblu 'Club of Centenarians'. An acknowledgement that this year has also been bestowed upon his other teammates, a testament to a strong group that works together and grows together, bringing our colours ever higher.

The Hernani story goes back a long way. His appearances with Parma, including Saturday's match against Spezia, now total 102, divided among Serie A (65), Serie B (31), and Coppa Italia (6). Against D'Angelo's team, in the last match, he was the one who took the most total shots (4), made the most tackles (3), and scored his third goal of the season, after equally 'weighty' goals against Cremonese and Cittadella. All this is evidence of great inspiration and a strong desire to take the field and win. Hernani’s season so far reads, 31 appearances, 2,077 minutes played, and 3 goals. Each goal more important than the other. There’s still time until the end of the season to work hard and grow.