Travis Hernes


Travis Enrique Hernes is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch club Groningen on loan from Newcastle United.

Career

Hailing from Heradsbygd, he played football in Norway for local club Heradsbygda IL until 2019. He then moved to Wolverhampton, but was not given a chance at Wolverhampton Wanderers after initially going on trial there. In 2022 he made his youth international debut for Norway, playing for Norway U17 against Denmark and Austria.

Shrewsbury Town

Hernes made his senior debut for Shrewsbury Town on 30 August 2022, scoring Shrewsbury's consolation goal in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 at the New Meadow. On 7 August 2023, he signed his first professional deal with Shrewsbury Town, keeping him at the club until 2026.

Newcastle United

On 1 September 2023, Hernes signed for Premier League club Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

Aalborg BK (loan)

On 17 January 2025, Hernes joined Danish Superliga club AaB on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 30 March 2025, the day after a 0–4 loss home against Viborg FF in the first match of the Relegation round, Hernes was spotted at a nightclub in Aalborg alongside teammates Andres Jasson and Isak Hansen-Aarøen. All three players officially apologised through the club's website, describing the night out as "poor judgment" on their side.

Groningen (loan)

On 2 September 2025, Hernes moved on loan to Groningen in the Netherlands.

Personal life

Hernes is of Jamaican descent. He is a younger brother of footballer Trace Murray.