Israel Jiménez

Israel Sabdi Jiménez Nañez (born 13 August 1989) is a former Mexican professional footballer who last played as a defender for the Monterrey Flash of the Major Arena Soccer League. In traditional outdoor soccer, Jiménez primarily operated as a right-back. He is an Olympic gold medalist.

Club career

Tigres UANL On 26 July 2008, Israel Jiménez debuted in the Primera Division in the first game of the Apertura 2008, in a draw 0–0 against Pachuca under the manager, Manuel Lapuente.

His first international game with Tigres UANL was in the 2009 North American SuperLiga in a game against Chivas USA, he played for the entire game.

Since Ricardo Ferretti became the team's coach, Jiménez is a regular starter. He was part of the Apertura 2011 and Apertura 2015 championship-winning team's starting line-up.

Monterrey Flash In June 2022, Jiménez signed with the Monterrey Flash of the Major Arena Soccer League.

International career

Mexico U-23 In 2012 Jimenez was chosen by coach Luis Fernando Tena to be in the Mexico national team at the 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in the United States. Jimenez scored in his debut in the tournament from a long range free kick against Trinidad and Tobago. Mexico went on to win the tournament and qualify to the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Jimenez made the final cut for those participating in the Olympics. Jimenez won gold team medal for Mexico after defeating Brazil in the final.

Mexico national team On 23 May 2011, Jiménez received an opportunity to play the 2011 Copa America and was called up to the Mexico U-22 national football team preliminary squad. however he did not make the final cut for those participating in the tournament. Jimenez made his full senior debut with Mexico 25 January 2012 in a friendly game against Venezuela, the game resulted in a 3–1 win for Mexico. Jimenez was a squad member at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Career statistics International

National team Year Apps GoalsMexico 2012 5 0 2013 1 0 2015 3 0 2016 1 0 Total 10 0

Honours Tigres UANL Liga MX: Apertura 2011, Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016, Apertura 2017, Clausura 2019 Copa MX: Clausura 2014 Campeón de Campeones: 2016, 2017, 2018 SuperLiga: 2009 Campeones Cup: 2018

Mexico U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2012 Olympic Gold Medal: 2012

Mexico CONCACAF Cup: 2015