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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 as a striker for a Club América in the Liga MX.
Club career
América
Jiménez is one of the Club América's most promising young players. He debuted under coach Alfredo Tena during the Apertura 2011 season. 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 on October 30, 2011 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
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 |
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.
Honours
International
- Toulon Tournament:
- Winner (1): 2012 Toulon Tournament
External links
| Mexico men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics – Gold medalists | ||
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| Club América – current squad | |
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- "Raúl Jiménez Ficha Tecnica". Medio Tiempo.
- "America vs Puebla Preview". Goal. Retrieved October 30, 2011.