About Jiménez
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 79). Jiménez was a Spanish association football player.
Manolo Jiménez Rodríguez (14 December 1941 – 5 December 2021) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward.
Biography Jiménez began his career with Triana Balompié. Before he could start for the Triana first team, he was recruited by CD Badajoz, and played two good seasons in the Segunda División. He was then recruited by FC Barcelona, where he remained for two and a half seasons without playing a single game. He was loaned to Celta de Vigo and subsequently transferred to the club, taking part in the inaugural UEFA Cup. He retired from playing in 1975.
He died in Vigo on 5 December 2021, at the age of 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jiménez?
Spanish association football player
When was Jiménez born?
Jiménez was born on 14 December 1941 in Seville.
When did Jiménez die?
Jiménez died on 5 December 2021 in Vigo.
What was Jiménez's occupation?
Jiménez was an association football player.
What nationality was Jiménez?
Jiménez was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manolo Jiménez (footballer, born 1941)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jiménez. https://biography.guide/jimenez/
MLA: "Jiménez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimenez/.
Chicago: "Jiménez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimenez/.
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