Gino Hernandez, also known as Gino Fernandez or Zino Hernandez, is a highly skilled Italian goalkeeper celebrated for his exceptional talent and commanding leadership. He first rose to fame as Europe's finest keeper, dubbed the "Perfect Keeper" after going an entire year without conceding a goal. His clean sheet streak ended only when Karl-Heinz Schneider scored against him in a friendly match that finished 1–1. His off-field presence is shown when he saves Marie Schneider from an accident. Later, in another friendly, his team refuses to play Japan, considering them unworthy opponents. This provokes Tsubasa Ozora to challenge Hernandez directly and score with a Drive Shot. As Italy’s captain and starting goalkeeper during the International Jr. Youth Tournament, Hernandez demonstrates formidable prowess, effortlessly stopping powerful shots including Hikaru Matsuyama’s Eagle Shot and Tsubasa’s Drive Shot using a two-step defensive technique. He also contributes strategically, sparking a counter-attack that leads to a goal. Japan eventually wins after Kojiro Hyuga’s Neo Tiger Shot severely injures Hernandez’s Golden Right Hand, forcing him out of the tournament and leading to Italy’s elimination. After the defeat, he acknowledges the Japanese players' skill and apologizes for his team’s earlier behavior. He later admits that Deuter Müller is a superior goalkeeper after watching him play. In the Battle of World Youth arc, Hernandez joins Inter Milan’s junior team and becomes the first to recognize Shingo Aoi’s potential despite initial hostility from other players. Their friendship proves crucial as Hernandez helps Aoi gain acceptance, especially during a key match against AC Milan. Although Italy qualifies for the World Youth tournament, their campaign suffers when Hernandez and Salvatore Gentile are injured by Ryoma Hino’s Tornado Shot in the opening match, resulting in a loss. Though unable to prevent elimination, Hernandez returns for the final minutes against Japan to show resilience, winning back the crowd’s respect and thanking Aoi for his support. By the Road to 2002 arc, he advances to Inter Milan’s senior team in Serie A. In the Rising Sun arc, he is seen watching the Olympic football match between Japan and Germany alongside Salvatore Gentile. His technical skills include the Accel Dribble and Shoulder Charge tackle, along with specialized goalkeeping techniques such as Perfect Defense and the team-based Catenaccio strategy, which strengthens Italy’s defensive V-Zone. He has pale skin, light blue eyes, and blond hair, though some adaptations show him with brown or black hair. He stands 181 cm tall and weighs 75 kg, with slight variations in these measurements across different stages of his development. Trivia notes indicate his name has varied across adaptations, with possible references to Italian goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Dino Zoff. The surname Hernandez may suggest mixed heritage.