Travis Hernes
FC Groningen

Travis Hernes

Travis Hernes of FC Groningen was born in Heradsbygda, Norway on 4 November 2005 (age 20).

Travis Hernes, born on 4 November 2005 (age 20), is a Norwegian centre midfielder with FC Groningen. His profile is still a modest one, with his market value listed at around £128,000 by Transfermarkt.

His clearest senior run before moving to Groningen came at Aalborg BK in 2024-25, when he made 12 league appearances without scoring. That remains the busiest league season of his early career, which says enough about where he still is in his development.

At Groningen in 2025-26, Hernes has made 10 Eredivisie appearances and one in the European play-offs, giving him 11 appearances in all competitions with no goals. For now, his career is that of a young Norwegian midfielder trying to turn first-team involvement into something more settled.

📈 Key stats and insights

Travis Hernes made 10 Eredivisie appearances for FC Groningen in 2025-26
Travis Hernes started two league matches and came off the bench eight times
Travis Hernes did not score in 10 Eredivisie appearances
Travis Hernes made one European Play-offs appearance for FC Groningen
Travis Hernes joined FC Groningen on loan from Newcastle United in September 2025
Last updated 21 June 2026. Send feedback

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Travis Hernes
CM
1.79m (5ft 10in)
Height
72kg (11st 4lb)
Weight
4 November 2005 (age 20)
Date of Birth
Heradsbygda
Birthplace
Norway 🇳🇴
Country of Birth
FC Groningen
Team
£128,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2025 (13m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
FC Groningen
FC Groningen
Eredivisie 2025 - 2026
Games
10
Starting
2
Substitute
8
Unused
24
Utilisation
29%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
FC Groningen
FC Groningen
European Play-offs 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Travis Hernes was used mainly as a rotational centre midfielder by FC Groningen in 2025-26, making 10 Eredivisie appearances but only two starts. His eight substitute outings, no goals and one yellow card pointed to a limited supporting role rather than a settled place in the side, with one further appearance coming in the European Play-offs.

📋 Career stats

Team
FC Groningen
FC Groningen
Season 2026 - 2027
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
FC Groningen
FC Groningen
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
Aalborg BK
Aalborg BK
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
12
Goals
-

Hernes's career path remained developmental. After joining Shrewsbury Town in 2021, he moved to Newcastle United in 2023 and then spent 2025 on loans at Aalborg BK and FC Groningen. At 20, his senior profile was still being shaped by temporary spells rather than a long run at one club.

💰 Transfers

Team
FC Groningen
FC Groningen
2 September 2025
From
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Type
Loan
Team
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
1 June 2025
From
Aalborg BK
Aalborg BK
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Aalborg BK
Aalborg BK
17 January 2025
From
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Type
Loan
Team
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
1 September 2023
From
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town
28 September 2021
Type
Signed

The transfer history suggested a player taken into a bigger club structure and then managed through loans. Shrewsbury Town sold Hernes to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee in 2023, before Newcastle sent him to Aalborg BK in January 2025 and FC Groningen in September 2025. The Groningen move was another loan, not a permanent break from Newcastle.

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