Raúl Jiménez

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Raúl Jiménez born?May 5, 1991
2. What was Raúl Jiménez's job?October 2011
3. What is the club honors?Multiple league titles with Benfica; instrumental in Wolverhampton Wanderers' Premier League success
4. What is the international goal record?Third all-time scorer for the Mexico national team with 43 goals
5. Who is Raúl Jiménez?Raúl Jiménez is a Mexican soccer superstar who plays as a striker. He is known for scoring many goals and leading his teams to victories.
6. How did Raúl Jiménez start his football career?He began in the youth academy of Club América, then joined their senior team in October 2011. He helped the team win a championship in 2013.

Liga MX: The premier professional football league in Mexico, known for its passionate fanbase and competitive matches.
Primeira Liga: The top professional football division in Portugal, where Benfica competes.
FIFA World Cup: The quadrennial international football championship contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).