Raúl Jiménez
Mexican footballer and Wolves forward
Born
May 5th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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Born in 1991, a professional footballer played as a striker. Developed through the youth system of Club América and made a significant impact in Liga MX. Transferred to Europe and joined Benfica, where multiple titles were achieved, including the Primeira Liga. In 2018, signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Gained recognition for scoring pivotal goals and contributing to the team's successes. Overcame serious injury in 2020 and made a successful return to the sport, continuing to be a key player for the club.
Winning the Primeira Liga with Benfica
Scoring 27 goals in 2019-2020 season for Wolves
Playing in the FIFA World Cup with Mexico
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