Raul Jimenez: Fulham’s Newest Top 10 Premier League Goalscorer
Raul Jimenez has hit another milestone, slipping into Fulham’s top 10 Premier League goalscorers. For fans who followed his journey at Wolves, this achievement isn’t just a number—it’s a sign of his grit and ability to keep fighting, even when the odds looked impossible.
Jimenez’s Premier League story kicked off at Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2018. He arrived on loan from Benfica that summer. Few expected him to hit the ground running, but that’s exactly what he did. In his debut season, he found the net 13 times in the league, immediately becoming one of Wolves’ go-to guys. His game wasn’t just about solo efforts, either. Those who remember Wolves’ fast breaks will recall how well he played alongside Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto, terrorizing defences across the country.
His performances quickly convinced the Wolves board to make his move permanent, parting ways with £30 million to keep him at Molineux. For the next few seasons, Jimenez was a regular on the scoresheet and often the man for the big moment. His knack for finding space and finishing with confidence made him one of the most reliable strikers in the league. At one point, his goal celebrations became almost as popular as the goals themselves among Wolves supporters.
The high point, though, was followed by a massive setback. In November 2020, during a typically fierce Premier League match against Arsenal, Jimenez collided with David Luiz in a sickening clash of heads. The striker suffered a fractured skull—an injury that threatened not just his career, but his long-term health. For months, updates on his condition were more about recovery than anything on the pitch. He needed surgery, spent a long while in recovery, and wore a protective headband from his first game back. While many doubted if he could return to top form, Jimenez stayed determined to prove otherwise.
His resilience paid off. Eventually, Jimenez did what few thought possible and returned to play Premier League football. But things had changed at Wolves, and with new attacking options coming through, his minutes started to dip. In 2023, Fulham came calling. Jimenez made the switch, eager to write the next chapter.
Finding His Stride at Fulham Amid Change
At Fulham, Jimenez hasn’t just been a squad player—he’s made enough of an impact to break into the club’s top 10 Premier League goalscorers list. He’s joined a group that features some of the best players in Fulham’s recent history. That might not sound like a huge achievement for some clubs, but at Fulham, where striker roles regularly shift and the club has bounced between divisions, it’s a testament to Jimenez’s level of skill and consistency.
Getting your name among Fulham’s top scorers in the *Premier League* isn’t simple. These places are reserved for players who step up in big moments: scoring against some of the league’s strongest teams, rescuing valuable points, or simply showing up when the team needed a boost. Jimenez has accomplished all that, often while sharing game time, especially with the likes of Rodrigo Muniz. This means every goal he scores carries real weight—these aren’t stat-padding efforts but genuine contributions that help Fulham in the league.
This journey from Benfica and Wolves, through a nightmare injury, and then finding new life at Fulham is the kind of story that sticks with fans. Wolves supporters still watch his progress closely, taking pride in the way he carries himself and the legacy he left at Molineux. For Fulham, he’s now more than just another signing–he’s one of their most reliable Premier League marksmen.
Jimenez’s climb up Fulham’s scorer ranks is more than stats. It’s about determination, adaptability, and bouncing back stronger when things look darkest. As he continues to build his Premier League record, fans from both clubs won’t stop cheering him on, knowing what he’s overcome to get back on the pitch and keep scoring.
