Álex Jiménez

Real Madrid

Born in Leganés, Madrid and raised in Talavera de la Reina, Jiménez started his career with local sides Talavera and UD Talavera. He joined Real Madrid in 2012, and initially started his career as a forward, before moving to right-wing, and eventually turning into a left back. Despite this interest, he signed his first professional contract with Los Blancos until 2027, making him one of the highest paid Castilla players.

AC Milan

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. 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. 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. On 25 March 2024, AC Milan activated the buy-option clause on the deal with Real Madrid for Jiménez making the move permanent for a €5,000,000 estimated fee, with Real Madrid securing a future buy-back clause for a higher fee. He made his debut for the newly created reserve team Milan Futuro on 10 August 2024, starting and scoring the second and third goals of a 3–0 away win Coppa Italia Serie C first round match against Lecco.

Loan to Bournemouth

On 1 September 2025, Jiménez joined Premier League club…

Jiménez has represented Spain at youth international levels, featuring for the U15s, U17s and the U19s.

Jiménez is also noted for his rapid pace, anticipation and wide passing range. He once named Trent Alexander-Arnold as a player he admires.

Club

As of match played 29 August 2026