Raúl Jiménez

What draws me to Jiménez isn't just the goal tally; it's the resilience behind it. Rising from Club América's academy to Europe is hard enough, but coming back from a frightening head injury to lead Mexico's line again earns a respect that stats can't capture. He is the unglamorous, ever-present striker who simply keeps occupying dangerous space, and I find that kind of player deeply reassuring to watch. At 190 cm he is an obvious focal point, yet it's his stubbornness, not his size, that I admire most. I'd rather applaud quiet persistence than highlight-reel flash.

Name (English)

Raúl Jiménez

Name (Japanese)

ラウル・ヒメネス

Reading

らうる・ひめねす

Born

May 5, 1991 (age 35)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Goat

Origin

Tepeji del Río de Ocampo Municipality, Hidalgo, Mexico

Height

190 cm

Occupation

association football player

Motto

Private

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• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%92%E3%83%A1%E3%83%8D%E3%82%B9

Tags

• Hidalgo
• association football player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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