Santiago Giménez
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Santiago Giménez's trophy cabinet reflects a player who delivers silverware wherever he goes. He ended Cruz Azul's 23-year league drought in 2021, won the Eredivisie in his first season at Feyenoord, and has already lifted two Gold Cups with Mexico. His 2023–24 season was historic: 23 league goals earned him the Eredivisie Golden Boot, making him the first Mexican to win a top European league scoring title. He also scored the winning goal in the 2023 Gold Cup final, cementing his place in Mexican football history. His ability to score on debut for every club he has played for — Cruz Azul, Feyenoord, and AC Milan — is a testament to his composure and talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Eredivisie Golden Boot
Top scorer of the 2023–24 Eredivisie season with 23 goals.
Eredivisie Team of the Season
Named in the official Eredivisie Team of the Season for 2023–24.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI
Named in the Best XI of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI
Named in the Best XI of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Rankings & Lists
Eredivisie Top Scorers
50 Best Young Players in the World
50 Best Young Players in the World
Magazine Covers
ESPN Mexico
2023
Cover feature
Marca Claro
2024
Cover feature
Voetbal International
2023
Cover feature
Voetbal International
2024
Cover feature
El Universal
2023
Sports section cover
Records & Feats
Scored on professional debut for three different clubs
Giménez scored on his debut for Cruz Azul, Feyenoord, and AC Milan, a rare feat.
First Mexican to win Eredivisie Golden Boot
In 2023–24, he became the first Mexican player to finish as top scorer in the Eredivisie.