Daniel Giménez

Early career

Giménez began his senior career in the Argentine lower divisions during the mid-1990s. He played for Flandria, Defensores de Belgrano, San Miguel and Independiente Rivadavia, establishing himself as a goalscoring centre-forward. His performances in the second tier eventually led to an opportunity in the Argentine Primera División with Atlético de Rafaela in 2003. Giménez scored Rafaela's first goal following the club's promotion to the top flight, in a match against Quilmes. During 2003 he also played abroad for Bolivian club Jorge Wilstermann, before returning to Argentina.

Godoy Cruz

Giménez had his most significant spell with Godoy Cruz. He initially joined the Mendoza club in 2002 and later returned after his spells with Atlético de Rafaela and Jorge Wilstermann. He was part of the Godoy Cruz side that won the Primera B Nacional Apertura tournament in 2005. Giménez, Mauro Poy and Mariano Torresi finished as the club's joint leading scorers in the Apertura, with five goals each. Godoy Cruz subsequently faced Nueva Chicago in May 2006 for promotion to the Argentine Primera División. The first leg in Buenos Aires finished 1–1. In the return match at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, the score was again level after 90 minutes, sending the tie into extra time. Giménez then scored twice as Godoy Cruz won 3–1 and secured promotion with a 4–2 aggregate victory. The result represented Godoy Cruz's first promotion to Argentina's top…

Giménez began preparing for a coaching career while still playing, undertaking his coaching qualifications in 2011. After retiring, he moved into management and worked with several clubs in Mendoza. He managed Huracán Las Heras in 2016 and led the club to promotion to the Torneo Federal A. He subsequently coached Rodeo del Medio between 2017 and 2018, worked in the youth system of Independiente Rivadavia in 2019 and managed Luján Sport Club in 2020.