Raúl Jiménez
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker. He has played for clubs including Club América, Atlético Madrid, Benfica, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham, and has represented the Mexico national team since 2013. Jiménez began his professional career with Club América in 2011 and later became a key forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Club career
Jiménez developed at Club América and made his professional debut there in 2011. He joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 before moving to Benfica, where he won domestic honours. He signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018 and became one of the club’s key forwards. He later played for Fulham and returned to Wolves in 2026.
International career
Jiménez made his Mexico debut in 2013 and has become one of the national team’s leading forwards. Fulham’s profile notes that he has represented Mexico more than 120 times and scored more than 40 international goals.
Playing style
He is primarily a centre-forward or striker and is right-footed. Player profiles list him as a forward with a strong goal-scoring record at club and international level.
Honours and achievements
Sources describe him as an Olympic gold medallist and a multiple-time winner with Mexico in regional competitions. His club career also includes league success with Benfica and a prolific spell at Wolves.
Key facts
- Jiménez began his professional career with Club América in 2011.
- He joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 before moving to Benfica, where he won domestic honours.
- He signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018 and became one of the club’s key forwards.
- He later played for Fulham and returned to Wolves in 2026.
- He has been a long-time Mexico international and has played in multiple World Cups.
Raúl Jiménez is relevant to Canadian readers through CONCACAF competition, where Mexico regularly faces Canada, and through his profile as one of the region’s most recognized forwards.
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References
- Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Jim%C3%A9nezSupports: Full name, date and place of birth, early professional career, Atlético Madrid transfer.
- Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/102057/raul-jimenez/overviewSupports: Nationality, date of birth, position, and career statistics.
- Fulham FC — https://www.fulhamfc.com/players/raul-jimenez/Supports: Fulham signing, international debut, Mexico appearances, goals, and World Cup participation.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers — https://www.wolves.co.uk/teams/mens-first-team/raul-jimenez/Supports: Current club status in 2026, first spell at Wolves, appearances and goals, and return to the club.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/167060/raul-jimenezSupports: Player bio, position, nationality, and birth date.
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/raul-jimenez/profil/spieler/206040Supports: Full name, birthplace, height, position, current club history, and contract dates.