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César Jiménez (footballer)

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César
Personal information
Full name César Jiménez Jiménez
Date of birth (1977-11-28) 28 November 1977 (age 46)
Place of birth Ávila, Spain
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
1993–1996 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 Real Madrid C 12 (1)
1997–1998 Real Madrid B 0 (0)
1998–2002 Zaragoza B 109 (5)
2001–2007 Zaragoza 14 (1)
2002–2004Almería (loan) 59 (4)
Total 194 (11)
International career
1993 Spain U16 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

César Jiménez Jiménez (born 28 November 1977), known simply as César, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender.

He played almost exclusively with Real Zaragoza, in a career marred by injuries.[1]

Club career

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Born in Ávila, Castile and León, César was brought up through the Real Madrid youth academy, and played his first senior season with the C team in the Segunda División B. In October 1998 he signed for Real Zaragoza, but represented mainly the reserves during his spell at La Romareda.[2][3]

In 2000–01's 18th round, César made his La Liga debut in a 4–2 home win over CA Osasuna, and scored in the game.[4] After the Aragonese's relegation the following campaign, he served a two-year loan at Segunda División club UD Almería.[5]

César's Zaragoza career was blighted by injuries, as he only totalled 17 competitive appearances in five seasons.[6] In a January 2005 match against Real Madrid, a tough challenge by Luís Figo would all but mean his untimely retirement,[7] completed in March 2007.[8]

Honours

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Zaragoza

References

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