Get to know Santiago Giménez: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More

Santiago Giménez is a Argentine-Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Feyenoord. He joined Feyenoord on 29 Jul 2022.

Santiago Giménez has won in Eredivisie the last 7 away from home matches. Santiago Giménez’s current transfer value is between €12.3M and €20.5M.

Santiago Gimenez is famous for breaking the scoring record for a Mexican in his first season in Europe. His physical presence and brilliant control of the ball are two desirable traits in a striker. He has also establish himself as Feyenoord’s starting striker.

Santiago Giménez’s Biography

Santiago Tomás Giménez born on 18 April 2001, is a Argentine-Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Feyenoord.

On 2 August 2017, he made his professional debut alongside Cruz Azul in a 1-1 draw against Tigres UANL in the Copa MX group stage. Two years later, on 28 August 2019, he made his LaLiga MX debut against Tijuana, but lost 3-2. On 2 February 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a league match against Toluca in a 3–3 draw, scoring within the first two minutes of the match.

In August 2021, he scored goals in four league matches and was named Player of the Month. On 29 July 2022, Santiago Gimenez joined Feyenoord on a four-year deal. On 27 August, he scored his first goal for the club against FC Emmen, scored the second in the 4–0 win against FC Emmen, and also provided an assist for Jacob Rasmussen’s third.

On 8 September, he made his UEFA Europa League debut in this season’s group stage match against Italy’s Lazio, coming on as a substitute in the 64th minute and scoring twice in a 4–2 loss to Lazio.

On 3 November, he scored the lone goal in the second leg of the Europa League group stage against Lazio when he came on as a substitute, winning 1–0 to secure Feyenoord top of the group and qualifying directly for the round of 16. Feyenoord won the Eredivisie in 2022/23, while Santiago Giménez secured the league title with a second goal in a 3-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles with 15 goals in 30 games.

Despite having the option of representing Argentina, his country of birth, Santiago Giménez decided to represent Mexico, stating “I feel more Mexican than Argentine,” having lived in Mexico for the majority of his time since his father moved there. He has been called up by Mexico’s U-15, U-18, U-20, and U-23 teams. He made 3 appearances with the Mexico U16s at the 2016 International Dream Cup.

In September 2020, Santiago Gimenez was called up to the first team for the first time by Gerardo Martino for training camp. In the same month, it was reported that Fernando Batista, manager of the Argentina U20 national team, was interested in calling him up. On 27 October 2021, Santiago Giménez made his international debut for Mexico in a friendly against Ecuador. On 8 December, he scored his first goal for Mexico in a friendly against Chile that ended in a 2–2 draw.

In October 2022, Santiago Gimenez was named in the provisional 31-man squad for Mexico’s World Cup squad, but failed to make it to the last 26. He is the son of Christian Gimenez, who also played for Cruz Azul. He is a devout Christian and was baptized in January 2019. He is married to Mexican model Fer Serrano.

Santiago Giménez’s Nationality

Santiago Gimenez is an Argentine-Mexican national born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Santiago Giménez’s Net Worth

Santiago Giménez’s net worth is not known but estimated to have a net worth of $5 million.

Where is Santiago Giménez from?

Santiago Gimenez is from Buenos Aires, Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.

How old is Santiago Giménez?

Born on April 18, 2001, Santiago Gimenez is 22 years

Santiago Giménez’s Height & Weight

Santiago Gimenez stands 1.82 m tall and weighs 69 kg

Santiago Giménez’s Career

On 2 August 2017, Santiago Gimenez made his professional debut alongside Cruz Azul in a 1-1 draw against Tigres UANL in the Copa MX group stage. Two years later, on 28 August 2019, he made his LaLiga MX debut against Tijuana, but lost 3-2. On 2 February 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a league match against Toluca in a 3–3 draw, scoring within the first two minutes of the match.

In August 2021, he scored goals in four league matches and was named Player of the Month. On 29 July 2022, Santiago Gimenez joined Feyenoord on a four-year deal. On 27 August, he scored his first goal for the club against FC Emmen, scored the second in the 4–0 win against FC Emmen, and also provided an assist for Jacob Rasmussen’s third.

On 8 September, he made his UEFA Europa League debut in this season’s group stage match against Italy’s Lazio, coming on as a substitute in the 64th minute and scoring twice in a 4–2 loss to Lazio.

On 3 November, he scored the lone goal in the second leg of the Europa League group stage against Lazio when he came on as a substitute, winning 1–0 to secure Feyenoord top of the group and qualifying directly for the round of 16. Feyenoord won the Eredivisie in 2022/23, while Santiago Giménez secured the league title with a second goal in a 3-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles with 15 goals in 30 games.

Despite having the option of representing Argentina, his country of birth, Santiago Giménez decided to represent Mexico, stating “I feel more Mexican than Argentine,” having lived in Mexico for the majority of his time since his father moved there. He has been called up by Mexico’s U-15, U-18, U-20, and U-23 teams. He made 3 appearances with the Mexico U16s at the 2016 International Dream Cup.

In September 2020, Santiago Gimenez was called up to the first team for the first time by Gerardo Martino for training camp. In the same month, it was reported that Fernando Batista, manager of the Argentina U20 national team, was interested in calling him up. On 27 October 2021, Santiago Giménez made his international debut for Mexico in a friendly against Ecuador. On 8 December, he scored his first goal for Mexico in a friendly against Chile that ended in a 2–2 draw.

In October 2022, Santiago Gimenez was named in the provisional 31-man squad for Mexico’s World Cup squad, but failed to make it to the last 26.

Santiago Giménez’s Marital Status

Santiago Giménez is married to Mexican model Fer Serrano. Fer Serrano is a Mexican actress who also has Spanish nationality. From a very young age she has dedicated herself to acting and participating in various advertising campaigns.

Santiago Giménez’s Family & Siblings

Santiago Gimenez is the son of Christian Giménez and María Bernarda Giménez. Christian Eduardo Giménez is a former professional footballer, commentator, and manager. Born in Argentina, he represented the Mexico national team. He is known by his nickname Chaco because he hails from the province of the same name.

Labeled an attacking midfielder, he is one of many talented players to be exported from Boca Juniors. He is known for his strong shot and “vision to exploit the whole pitch with his range of passing.” On 30 June 2020, Christian Giménez was named as the first manager of Liga de Expansión MX club Cancún FC.

María Bernarda Giménez is best known for being the wife of Christian Giménez a former professional player, manager, and commentator. She is of Argentine ancestry. Santiago Gimenez has a sister named Agustina Giménez.

Why is Santiago Giménez famous?

Santiago Gimenez is famous for breaking the scoring record for a Mexican in his first season in Europe. His physical presence and brilliant control of the ball are two desirable traits in a striker. He has also establish himself as Feyenoord’s starting striker.

Santiago Giménez’s Children

Santiago Gimenez isn’t known to have any child at the moment or is there any information about him having a child anywhere either biological or adoptive.

Santiago Giménez’s Social Media

Santiago Gimenez seems to be only on Instagram and not any other social media platform hence goes by the handle @sant.gimenez on Instagram.