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===Mexico U-23=== | ||
| Raúl Jiménez was called up by ] for the 18 man roster that will go to ] for the ] | |||
| ==Style of play== | |||
| He is renowned for his excellent vision, often being compared to ] of ], due to him being able to pick a pass in difficult situations. He is a creator, rather than a finisher - in contrast to ]. | He is renowned for his excellent vision, often being compared to ] of ], due to him being able to pick a pass in difficult situations. He is a creator, rather than a finisher - in contrast to ]. | ||
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | (1991-05-05) May 5, 1991 (age 33) | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | América | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | América | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010- | América | 18 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | Mexico U-23 | 9 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 27, 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 27, 2012 | |||
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez (born May 5, 1991) is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Club América in the Liga MX.
Club career
América
Jiménez is one of the promising young players of América, who debuted under Alfredo Tena in the Torneo Apertura 2011. He made his senior team debut on October 9, 2011 as a starter in a match against Monarcas Morelia in a 1 - 1 draw at the Estadio Azteca.
He scored his first official goal against Puebla in the 2' minute in a 2-3 loss.
International career
Mexico U-23
Raúl Jiménez was called up by Luis Fernando Tena for the 18 man roster that will go to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics
Style of play
He is renowned for his excellent vision, often being compared to Dennis Bergkamp of Arsenal, due to him being able to pick a pass in difficult situations. He is a creator, rather than a finisher - in contrast to Javier Hernandez.
U-23 International Goals
| Raúl Jiménez – Goals for Mexico | ||||||
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| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 30 May 2012 | Avignon, France |  Netherlands |
3–2 | 4–2 | 2012 Toulon Tournament |
Honours
International
- Toulon Tournament:
- Winner (1): 2012 Toulon Tournament
External links
References
| Mexico men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics – Gold medalists | ||
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| Club América – current squad | |
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