Kerala Blasters Announce Signing of Spanish Striker Jesus Jiminez Nunez – News18

Kerala Blasters have officially announced the signing of Spanish forward Jesús Jiménez Núñez, on a two-year deal, until 2026. He joins KBFC after spending the 2023 season with OFI Crete, in the Greek Super League (Greece).

Jiménez, 30, started his career in Club Deportivo Leganés (CD Leganés) youth system where he spent two seasons with the reserves. Jiménez also was with Agrupación Deportiva Unión Adarve (2013/2014), Alcorcón B (2014/2015), Atlético Pinto (2015) and Club Deportivo Illescas (2015/2016).

The 30-year-old striker’s first major breakthrough came with the Spanish third-division club, FC Talavera. In the 2016/17 season, he scored 26 league goals in 33 matches, helping the Club win promotion to Segunda B. During his two seasons with Talavera, Jiménez scored 36 goals in a combined 68 appearances across all competitions.

The 6-foot, 176-pound striker then joined Polish first-division side Górnik Zabrze. In his four seasons with Gornik, he made 134 appearances, scored 43 goals and recorded 26 assists across all competitions (Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup and Europa League).

Prior to his stint in Greece, Jimenez played for FC Dallas and Toronto FC in the MLS (USA). He recorded nine goals and 6 assists during this time.

Sporting Director Karolis Skynkis expressed his enthusiasm for the signing: “Jesús is a fantastic addition to our squad. His experience in various leagues, combined with his goal-scoring prowess, will significantly strengthen our attacking options. We are confident that Jesús will play a crucial role in our campaign and help us achieve success this season.”

Jesús Jiménez also shared his excitement: “I am thrilled to start this new chapter with Kerala Blasters FC. The passion of the fans and the club’s vision align perfectly with my ambitions. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and creating lasting memories both on and off the pitch.”