Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)

Alejandro "Álex" Jiménez Sánchez (born 8 May 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back or wide midfielder for Premier League club Bournemouth. He is a Spanish youth international.

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Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)

Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Leganes, 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. His performances for the youth teams of Real Madrid caught the attention of German side Bayern Munich and English side Chelsea.

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 Bournemouth, on an initial one-year loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. He scored his first Bournemouth goal at home against Liverpool in a 3-2 victory.

Bournemouth

On 12 February 2026, Jiménez permanently transferred to Bournemouth, and signed a 5-and-half-year deal with The Cherries until 2031.

International career

Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)

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

Style of play

Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)

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

Career statistics

Club

<table><thead><tr><th>Club</th><th>Season</th><th>League</th><th>National cup</th><th>League cup</th><th>Europe</th><th>Other</th><th>Total</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Division</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td></tr><tr><td>Real Madrid Castilla</td><td>2022–23</td><td>Primera Federación</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>AC Milan (loan)</td><td>2023–24</td><td>Serie A</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>AC Milan</td><td>2024–25</td><td>Serie A</td><td>22</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2025–26</td><td>Serie A</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>26</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>34</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Milan Futuro</td><td>2024–25</td><td>Serie C</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>18</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bournemouth (loan)</td><td>2025–26</td><td>Premier League</td><td>22</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>23</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Career total</td><td>70</td><td>3</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>82</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table>

Honours

Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)

• Supercoppa Italiana: 2024–25