Because the striker position at Manchester United is so competitive, Chicharito was loaned out to Real Madrid for a season, where his playing time is decreasing. Chicharito is still on loan at Real Madrid, but he is interested in joining other teams. Return to the Players to Watch main page by clicking here. Javier Hernandez, better known as "Chicharito," was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 1, 1988. He was born into a football family, since both his father and grandpa played for the Mexican national team. Because of his green eyes, Javier's father was dubbed "Chicharo," meaning "pea."