Alejandro "Álex" Jiménez Sánchez (born 8 May 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Serie A club AC Milan, on loan from Primera Federación – Group 2 club Real Madrid Castilla.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain[1] | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
AC Milan (on loan from Real Madrid B) | ||
| Number | 74[2] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Talavera CF | ||
| 2011–2012 | UD Talavera | ||
| 2012–2022 | Real Madrid | ||
| 2023– | → AC Milan (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Real Madrid B | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | → AC Milan (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2020 | Spain U15 | 3 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Spain U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2022– | Spain U19 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:47, 11 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Real Madrid edit
Born in Madrid and raised in Talavera de la Reina, Jiménez started his career with local sides Talavera and UD Talavera.[3][4][5] He joined Real Madrid in 2012, and initially started his career as a forward, before moving to right-wing, and eventually right-back.[4] His performances for the youth teams of Real Madrid caught the attention of German side Bayern Munich and English side Chelsea.[6]
Despite this interest, he signed his first professional contract with Los Blancos until 2027, making him one of the highest paid Castilla players.[7]
Loan to AC Milan edit
On 25 July 2023, Jiménez was loaned to Italian club AC Milan for the 2023–24 season with an option to make the move permanent, he initially joined the under-19 roster.[8] After having been training with the AC Milan senior team, he received his first call-up for the 1–0 Serie A home loss match against Juventus on 23 October 2023 featuring in the bench but yet to make his debut.[9]
Jiménez made his debut and first start for AC Milan on 2 January 2024 against Cagliari in a 4–1 Coppa Italia home win match.[10]
International career edit
Jiménez has represented Spain at youth international levels, featuring for the U15s, U17s and the U19s.[1]
Style of play edit
Strong and aggressive in duels, Jiménez is also noted for his rapid pace, good anticipation and wide passing range.[4] He lists Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as a player he admires.[4]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 11 February 2024[11]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2022–23 | Primera Federación | 7 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| AC Milan (loan) | 2023–24 | Serie A | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | |
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
Notes
References edit
- ^ a b c d Álex Jiménez at WorldFootball.net
- ^ https://www.legaseriea.it/it/match/2023-24aunicouni9miljuv/formazione
- ^ "Álex Jiménez". realmadrid.com. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d Cortegana, Mario (22 February 2022). "Quién es Alejandro Jiménez, el '2' que asegura el lateral derecho del Madrid" [Who is Alejandro Jiménez, the '2' who assures Madrid's right back]. marca.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ "Álex Jiménez, futbolista de Talavera de sólo 17 años, convocado por la selección de España sub-19" [Álex Jiménez, a 17-year-old footballer from Talavera, called up by the Spain U-19 team]. lavozdetlavera.com (in Spanish). 25 August 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ "Ancelotti ha sido clave par que rechace al Bayern de Munich y al Chelsea y firme con el Real Madrid" [Ancelotti has been key for him to reject Bayern Munich and Chelsea and sign with Real Madrid]. elnacional.cat (in Spanish). 7 May 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ Forjanes, Carlos; Sainz, Manu (6 May 2022). "El Madrid blinda hasta 2027 a una de sus joyas: Alex Jiménez" [Madrid shields one of its jewels until 2027: Alex Jiménez]. as.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20230726/1002043803/oficial-alex-jimenez-deja-real-madrid-milan.html
- ^ https://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-italiana/2023/10/22/6534f06846163f24668b4576.html
- ^ "Milan-Cagliari 4-1, gol e highlights: doppietta di Jovic e gol di Traorè e Leao". Sky Sport. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Álex Jiménez at Soccerway