Álex Jiménez

Executive Summary

Álex Jiménez, full name Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez, is a Spanish right-back born on 2005-05-08. He stands 177 cm and is right-footed. He joined ACF Fiorentina in July 2026 after 32 appearances across all competitions for Bournemouth last season, a campaign that ended with him being omitted from the squad in May while the Premier League club investigated social media posts linked to him.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

Passing is tidy, 95 completed from 82.6% with 2 long balls found. He carries with purpose, 5 successful dribbles at 62.5% and 6 touches in the opposition area. Defensively he contributes 17 defensive actions, 7 tackles, 16 recoveries and 9 clearances, winning 51.6% of duels. Aerial work remains modest, 2 aerial duels won at 50%. Discipline is clean, 1 yellow card, no reds, and the profile so far suggests a low-risk full-back who looks to support build-up rather than force it.

Career and Recent Context

A product of Real Madrid's academy, he moved to AC Milan in 2023 and then to AFC Bournemouth in January 2025 for a fee of €1.5m. He established himself as a regular in the Premier League, making 31 league appearances last season and scoring once. The step to Italy in July 2026 for €2m followed a turbulent final months in England. Early minutes in Serie A show a player adapting to a more measured build-up, with 6 chances created and 2 completed crosses from limited playing time.

Transfers and Outlook

The contract runs to 2027-06-30. Italian and British media reported the deal includes an option to buy worth about 20 million euros.