Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Net Worth, Biography, Personal Life, Career, and Awards
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez or simply called as Raul Jimenez is one of the superb names in the field of sport. He is the Mexican professional soccer player like Hector Herrera and Rafael Marquez presently playing for the club, Benfica besides his regular appearances for the national football team of Mexico. In addition to this, the footballer has even played for Atletico Madrid on the club level previously.
Primarily, the footballer works at the position of striker.
Let’s know Jimenez’s professional career along with his personal life, net worth and more.
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Early Life, Personal Life, and Nationality
The date of birth of Raul Jimenez is 1991 May 5 in the place name called Tepji, Hidalgo, Mexico. He was born and raised in his birthplace to Mexican parents. Concerning his nationality, he is Mexican.
The footballer was fond of playing football since his early phase. As a matter of fact, he began his football journey entering the youth academy of America based on Mexico.
Raul Jimenez is the quite confidential person when it comes to his personal life as he has not shared any information about his love life or having a girlfriend either.
This glamorous personality measures the impressive eight that is 6 feet 2 inch tall and his healthy weight is around 76 kg.
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Club Career and Achievements
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez is one of the successful names in the world of soccer and his earned numerous fan following around the glove.
Jiménez Rodríguez professional career
Following his youth career, he later joined the senior team of America in 2011 after being promoted and launched his team career over Monarcas Morelia. However, he opened the scoring over Puebla to register his first goal for his team on October 30, 2011. Likewise, Jiménez helped his team to conquer the Liga MX Clausura in 2013.
In 2014, Raul Jiménez moved to Spain and signed toa six-years deal with the Spanish club, Atletico Madrid. His first game for the club came over Sampdoria on Augst 16, 2014. However, he opened the scoring over Sevilla to register his first goal for his club on September 27, 2014. In the same year, this Mexican striker helped his team to led the Supercopa de Espana.
Currently, Raul Jiménez is playing for Benfica with whom he signed to a five-year deal in 2015.
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez International Career
On January 30, 2013, Raul Jimenez launched his international career for his birth nation over Denmark. However, He opened the scoring over Canada to register his first international goal for his national team in 2013. Adding up, he was the part of Mexican team at 2012 Summer Olympics, 2013 and 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2016 Copa America Centenario, 2015 Copa America, and 2014 FIFA World Cup. Thus far, Raul Jimenez has been capped 63 times for his national team bagging 13 goals.
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Total Net Worth and Salary
Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez main source of earning his football. So, he enjoying the total net worth of around $1 million. Currently, the footballer has signed Benfica CF where he gets an annual salary of around €8,00, 000 with the weekly wages of €16,000.
At present, he works under the market value of £9 million.