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Jose Gimenez as he is often called was born to his mother, Judith de Vargas and father, José Enrique Giménez in Toledo, Uruguay.
Both parents pictured below came from middle-class family background and operated an average household.
Jose Giminez grew up with his sisters in his city of origin, Toledo. It’s a small city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. Early on, little Jose pictured below was described as a shy, quiet and energetic child.
As time went on during his youth stage, such little energies were properly harnessed while Gimenez played soccer both during school and off-school period.
Playing soccer during the off-school period was more engaging with Jose thanks to the approval of his parents.
Back then, his dad José Enrique Giménez was fond of returning late from work. He would always take his son to his training session even thou it means dropping him off before going to work. Jose’s mum, Judith de Vargas also played the same role.
In the local fields of Canelones, little Jose played alongside his best friend Franco Milano. Back then, it was every child’s dream to join an academy as playing local non-academy football paid no dividend.
Jose Gimenez’s friend Franco Milano was the first among his peers who got accepted in a local academy. Upon joining, he motivated Jose Gimenez to attend a trial with Penarol’s youth division.
“I went there with Franco Milano. Upon reaching the academy, the former coordinator of Penarol youth division asked me. ‘What are you doing here?’. ‘I told him I came to play football, that I want to play in Penarol’”
Said Jose Gimenez. The answer given to him was mean. This came after he had undergone some few test trial. The mean response went as follows;
“No dear, you should not play football, do something else, you don’t have the skills.”
said the coordinator of Penarol youth division.
Moving On…
This response was hurtful to Jose knowing fully well that playing Football and not education was his top priority. He was kicked out and went home crying, leaving his friend Franco Milano who was selected by the club.
From that moment of disappointment, Jose Gimenez promised himself he would make it.
Although he wasn’t sure if he wanted to be a great player. However, he was just convinced he was going to make it.
At this time, determination and patience became his watchwords. Jose was later accepted by Toledo Junior, a team from his neighbourhood of very humble people.
Gimenez settled quickly with Toledo Junior, seeing the whole of his youth career with the club before switching to Danubio FC, a club reputable for projecting young Uruguayan footballers to Europe.
Giménez in his high energies made his professional debut for the club who played in the Uruguayan Primera División.
As he continued to develop, Gimenez saw himself becoming the best among his peers. This feat brought in a constant pressure to perform which he was able to handle. At the age of 17, Jose became reportedly monitored by several top European clubs among which was Atlético Madrid.
This most important day in his life finally came to pass. His dreams came true on the 25th of April 2013, the day a happy Jose Gimenez signed an agreement to join Spanish side Atlético Madrid.
Jose Gimemez had to prepare until pre-season of the 2013-2014 season before making his first appearance with the Spanish club.
His major recognition came when he scored a superb header against biggest rival Real Madrid in Atlético’s 2–0 win via the Copa del Rey in January 2015.
It took no time before trophies medals started getting incorporated in Gimenez’s CV. As at the time of writing, the Uruguayan centre back has won the Spanish Supercup, Europa League and UEFA Supercup.
Also on his personal life, Jose Gimenez is a huge dog lover. There is indeed a saying that there is no loyalty left in the modern game.
This, however, doesn’t take into consideration the relationship that exists between Jose Gimenez and his dogs.
Jose Gimenez’s family is accustomed to Spanish culture since Uruguayans speak Spanish. However, he has his family origin from Toledo, the famous small town with a population of about 4,400 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census.
Gimenez is a top-earning sportsman. As a result, it is expected that he should live the lavish lifestyle with no other person, but the love of his life, Regina Lafolla.
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