Raúl Jiménez (full name: Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez) is a Mexican professional footballer who primarily plays as a striker. He is best known for his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) in the English Premier League.

• Full name: Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez
• Date of birth: 5 May 1991
• Place of birth: Tepeji, Hidalgo, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Position: Striker / Centre-forward

Club career highlights

• Early career: Came through the youth system at Club América (Mexico) and established himself in their first team, winning domestic titles and the CONCACAF Champions League.
• Portugal and Spain: Had spells with Atlético Madrid (loan) and Benfica, where he developed his goal-scoring ability and won league and cup honors with Benfica.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers: Joined Wolves initially on loan in 2018 before the move was made permanent. Became the club’s key striker, known for intelligent movement, link-up play and clinical finishing. Scored consistently in the Championship promotion campaign (2017–18 with Wolves previously promoted) and then in the Premier League across multiple seasons. Notable for strong partnerships with teammates and for scoring important goals against top opposition.
• Injury and recovery: Suffered a serious head injury in November 2020 (a fractured skull from an aerial collision) that required surgery and a lengthy recovery. He successfully returned to competitive football after rehabilitation and gradually regained form.
• Loan return to Mexico: Later in his career he spent time on loan back in Mexico with Club América (2023–2024), continuing to contribute goals and experience.

International career

• Regular member of the Mexico national team (El Tri). Participated in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups and FIFA World Cup tournaments. Known for scoring in important qualifiers, tournaments and friendlies.

Style of play

• Strong, technical centre-forward with good hold-up play, aerial ability and finishing. Also contributes with link-up play, pressing from the front and intelligent movement to create space.

Notable achievements

• Top scorer contributions for Wolves during Premier League seasons.
• Domestic titles with Club América and trophies with Benfica.
• Key international goals for Mexico across major competitions.

Raúl Jiménez remains one of Mexico’s most recognizable forwards of his generation and a prominent figure in Wolves’ recent history.