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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not explosive, relies more on timing and strength than pace off the mark. (conf 0.7)
Modest straight-line speed for a modern number nine at 35. (conf 0.65)
Decent turning ability in tight areas but limited by age and build. (conf 0.65)
Still covers a shift as lone striker but tires in games he leads the line alone. (conf 0.6)
Control
Reliable touch to bring long balls under control amid pressure. (conf 0.75)
Uses close control mainly to hold and turn rather than beat defenders at pace. (conf 0.65)
Strong frame and back-to-goal play let him hold up possession for late runners. (conf 0.8)
Clean, powerful contact when shooting first-time from inside the box. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Good lay-offs and combination play as a target man in build-up. (conf 0.7)
Rarely tasked with switches, adequate but unremarkable range. (conf 0.55)
Not a wide creator, minimal crossing output as a central striker. (conf 0.5)
Picks out runners with flicks and knockdowns from a target-man position. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Proven top-flight scorer with a history of clinical headers and close-range finishes. (conf 0.75)
Generally sensible about when to shoot versus lay off the ball. (conf 0.65)
Smart runs into channels and near-post areas to convert crosses. (conf 0.7)
Not a designated free-kick or penalty specialist for his clubs. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Excellent header of the ball, a genuine aerial threat from crosses and set pieces. (conf 0.8)
Strong upper body lets him win and hold off physical challenges. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Applies pressure selectively rather than relentlessly at this stage of his career. (conf 0.55)
Limited defensive work beyond the occasional lead press. (conf 0.5)
Not asked to track back extensively as an out-and-out striker. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm in the box, particularly on headers and one-touch finishes. (conf 0.7)
Experienced enough to make sound choices in the final third. (conf 0.65)
Solid but not relentless workload for a target forward in his mid-30s. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Career marked by a serious skull fracture and recurring muscular injuries limiting availability. (conf 0.65)
Outlook
In the twilight of his career at 35 with a declining physical ceiling. (conf 0.6)
Well-known as Mexico's long-time captain and record-chasing international striker. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Raúl Jiménez is a veteran Mexican target man now with Fulham in the Premier League, valued for his hold-up play, aerial threat, and ability to bring teammates into attacks with his back to goal. He built his reputation at Wolves with strong scoring seasons before a horrific head injury in 2020 disrupted his trajectory, and he has since rebuilt himself as a dependable if less explosive forward. As Mexico's captain and long-time first-choice striker, he remains a respected leader for club and country even as his pace and burst have faded with age.
Suffered a fractured skull in a 2020 Premier League match against Arsenal and required emergency surgery before returning to professional football.
One of Mexico's most capped and prolific modern strikers, and a long-serving member of the national team.
Scored double figures in the Premier League across multiple seasons with Wolverhampton Wanderers.