Biography
Who is Raúl Jiménez?
Early football career
Raúl Jiménez began his professional path within the youth system of Club América. He made his first division debut in October 2011 during an Apertura match against Monarcas Morelia. His first professional goal arrived shortly after on October 30 against Puebla.
During the Clausura 2012 season, he appeared in several matches for the club. He helped the team secure a championship in 2013 by winning the Clausura tournament. During that period, he was the second most frequent goalscorer for the América squad.
Move to Europe and Benfica
In August 2014, the striker moved to the Spanish side Atlético Madrid. He made his competitive debut in the Supercopa de España against Real Madrid. His first goal in La Liga came during a match against Sevilla later that year.
Raúl Jiménez joined the Portuguese club Benfica in August 2015. He played 120 matches for the side and scored 31 goals over three years. During his time in Portugal, he helped the team win two consecutive league titles.
Wolverhampton Wanderers career
He first arrived at Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in June 2018. During that initial season, he scored 17 goals across all competitions for the club. He transitioned to a permanent player for the team the following year.
Between November 2020 and August 2021, Raúl Jiménez dealt with a serious head injury that kept him out for nine months. He continues to be a recognized figure for the club and the Mexico national team.
International career highlights
Raúl Jiménez has represented Mexico at many major international tournaments. He was part of the under-23 squad that secured a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Since 2013, he has been a regular fixture for the senior national team.
His international experience includes participating in four FIFA World Cups. He has also competed in three CONCACAF Gold Cups, including victories in 2019 and 2025. He currently holds the position of second all-time scorer for his country with 47 goals.
Birthday and age
Raúl Jiménez was born on May 5, 1991, which makes Raúl 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Raúl shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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