Raúl Jiménez is a Mexican professional footballer currently playing as a striker for Fulham in the Premier League and for the Mexico national team. His career highlights include playing for clubs like Benfica and Wolverhampton Wanderers, establishing himself as a key player and goal scorer. Known for his aerial ability, hold-up play, and finishing, Jiménez has been an important figure for both club and country. He has represented Mexico in various international tournaments, including the World Cup and the Gold Cup.
On 15 December, it was the first time Wolves had won three consecutive Premier League games and the first time Wolves had won three in a row in the top flight of English football since 1980.
On May 1991, Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez was born. He is a Mexican professional footballer.
In October 2011, Raúl Jiménez debuted in the first division with Club América.
On 9 October 2011, Raúl Jiménez made his professional debut for Club América against Monarcas Morelia in the Apertura tournament, which ended in a 1–1 draw. On 30 October 2011, he scored his first goal in a 2–3 loss to Puebla.
After the Summer Olympics and the sale of Vicente Matías Vuoso, in 2012, Jiménez secured a spot in América's starting eleven, playing as a second-striker. He scored four goals in sixteen appearances during the Apertura tournament, receiving his first red card and helping América reach the semi-finals.
In 2012, Jiménez was part of the Mexico under-23 squad that won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
In 2012, Raúl Jiménez appeared in the Clausura tournament, scoring one goal in twelve appearances, with América being eliminated in the semi-finals.
In 2012, Raúl Jiménez participated in the Summer Olympics in London, making his debut against South Korea on 26 July. He played in multiple matches, helping Mexico win the gold medal by defeating Brazil 2–1 in the final.
In 2012, Raúl Jiménez was selected by coach Luis Fernando Tena to participate in the Toulon Tournament with the under-23 squad, where he scored Mexico's third goal in a 4–2 victory over the Netherlands in the semi-finals on 30 May. Mexico won the final, defeating Turkey 3–0.
On 30 January 2013, Raúl Jiménez made his debut for the senior national team in a 1–1 draw against Denmark, coming on as a second-half substitute.
On 20 May 2013, Raúl Jiménez was named in the 23-man squad participating in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup held in Brazil, and featured in all three group games.
On August 2013, Jiménez scored his first goal of the Apertura tournament in a match against Atlas.
In October 2013, during a World Cup qualifier match against Panama, Raúl Jiménez scored a bicycle kick goal that led to Mexico's 2–1 victory. The goal won the 2013 edition of CONCACAF Goal of the Year.
In 2013, Jiménez played as a starter in the Clausura tournament, scoring multiple braces and finishing with eight goals in the regular phase. He contributed to América's playoff run, scoring crucial goals and eventually winning the league championship after a penalty shoot-out in the final against Cruz Azul.
In 2013, Raúl Jiménez won his first championship with América, securing the Clausura tournament and becoming the team's second-highest goalscorer.
Since 2013, Jiménez has been a full international player representing Mexico in various tournaments.
On 5 June 2014, Raúl Jiménez was confirmed in coach Miguel Herrera's final 23-man team participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. On 17 June, Jiménez made his World Cup debut against host nation Brazil.
In August 2014, Jiménez joined Spanish side Atlético Madrid.
In August 2014, Raúl Jiménez played his final game for América against Tigres UANL.
On 13 August 2014, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Club América for Jiménez, and he signed a six-year deal the following day. Jiménez made his debut on 16 August 2014 in a pre-season tournament final.
On 25 August 2014, Jiménez made his La Liga debut in a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano.
In 2014, Jiménez made 17 appearances and scored 8 goals in the Clausura tournament, including a hat-trick in the quarter-final match against Santos Laguna.
On 13 August 2015, Jiménez joined Portuguese champions Benfica, signing a five-year deal.
On 9 August 2015, Jiménez failed to complete a loan deal to West Ham United due to missing his flight to London. His agent suggested he spurn the move in favour of a move to Benfica.
During the 2015 Copa América tournament, Raúl Jiménez scored a headed goal against Chile and a penalty against Ecuador. Despite his efforts, Mexico was eliminated in last place in their group.
In that season, Raúl Jiménez played in the Taça de Portugal final, which Benfica won over Vitória de Guimarães (2–1).
In March 2016, Jiménez helped Benfica reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. On 9 March 2016, in a 2–1 away victory against Zenit Saint Petersburg, Jimenéz struck a long-range shot which was saved by Yuri Lodygin onto the bar, with the ball rebounding to Nicolás Gaitán who tied the match 1–1.
On 21 July 2016, Benfica purchased the remaining 50% of Jiménez's economic rights for €12 million, making him the most expensive player in Portuguese football history and the most expensive Mexican player.
In June 2018, Jiménez joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan.
On 12 June 2018, Jiménez was loaned out to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a season. On 29 June 2018, he extended his contract with Benfica until June 2021 before being loaned out.
In March 2019, Raúl Jiménez tied Steven Fletcher as the Wolves player with the most Premier League goals scored in a single season with twelve.
In June 2019, Raúl Jiménez was included in the Mexico squad for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored twice in the debut match against Cuba. He scored his third goal in the 3–2 victory over Martinique as Mexico topped Group A and advanced to the knockout round.
On 15 November 2019, Raúl Jiménez scored a brace and contributed an assist in El Tri's 3–0 victory over Panama.
In November 2020, Raúl Jiménez suffered a serious head injury which kept him out of play for nine months.
On 29 June 2018, Jiménez extended his contract with Benfica until June 2021 before being loaned out.
In August 2021, Raúl Jiménez returned to playing after recovering from a serious head injury.
In November of 2023, Raúl Jiménez scored his first Premier League goal since March 2022, in a 3–1 loss at Aston Villa.
On 25 July 2023, Raúl Jiménez signed with Fulham on a two-year contract with an option for a further year, for a transfer fee of £5.5 million. He became the second Mexican footballer to represent Fulham.
On 9 September 2023, Raúl Jiménez made his 100th appearance for Mexico and scored his 30th international goal in a 2–2 draw with Australia.
In 2023, Raúl Jiménez experienced a series of notable goal-scoring events. He scored his first Premier League goal since March 2022 in a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa. Furthermore, he scored in consecutive 5-0 victories over Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. He also scored in a 2-1 victory against Arsenal on December 31.
In 2024, Raúl Jiménez and Mexico won the final of the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League.
On 23 March 2025, Mexico won the final of the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League, defeating Panama 2–1, with Raúl Jiménez scoring both of Mexico's goals. Jiménez was also the top scorer in League A of the tournament.
On 18 May 2025, Raúl Jiménez scored in Fulham's 3–2 away win over Brentford, contributing to Fulham accumulating 54 points, a club record for a single Premier League season.
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