FEYENOORD
Santiago Giménez, named “man of the year” in the Netherlands
The Mexican player is the December face of Voetbal International magazine, where he spoke about his evolution as a striker with Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie
Santiago Giménez is one of the most prolific strikers currently operating major European soccer leagues. In 2023, the Mexican has bagged 31 goals in the Eredivisie wearing the red and white Feyenoord shirt and his prowess in front of goal has led to the rumour mill kicking into overdrive with speculation rife linking the former Cruz Azul player to a series of high profile Spanish clubs.
The 22-year-old has seen praise heaped on him since he landed in Rotterdam and caps a fantastic year by being named “Man of the Year” by the prestigious Voetbal International magazine. In an interview with the Dutch publication, Gimenez reflects on his adaptation in the Dutch league and his evolution as a forward in the team coached by Arne Slot.
In the article, the Buenos Aires born Giménez claims that “now I feel like a true forward”. In addition to the 31 goals in the Eredivisie, the Mexican has also been on target in the Dutch Cup with three goals, the striker has also found the next once in the UEFA Europa League with two more in the UEFA Champions League for Feyenoord. At international level with the Mexican national side, the former Cruz Azul youth player contributed with two goals in the Gold Cup, including the all important strike in the Gold Cup final against Panama which saw El Tri crowned as champions.