By Wilson Florez
09 Dec 2023, 08:35 AM EST
The fight for the title in the Eredivisie He seems to have a clear dominator. Santiago Giménez’s goals They have not been enough for Feyenoord to remain at the top of the Dutch tournament. PSV Eindhoven sets the pace in the tournament and escapes every game.
In his first season in Dutch football, Santiago Giménez stood out above the rest. The former Cruz Azul player was one of the great revelations of the Eredivisie and Feyenoord rubbed their hands with his hiring.
In his first year in Europe, “Bebote” scored 23 goals in the campaign. At the local level, the young 22-year-old forward He scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists in the Eredivisie. These records were sufficient for Feyenoord will win the championship.
In the previous season, Santiago Giménez left very good records that put him on the radar of big European clubs. In this campaign the Mexican’s numbers are much betterbut Feyenoord’s performance is not as successful.
Only in the Eredivisie, Santiago Giménez already has 18 goals in 15 games. Without reaching the middle of the season, “Bebote” already has 2 more goals than in the previous season. The former Cruz Azul player He also matched the number of assists with 3.
However, in many of the games, Azteca’s goals have not helped the club keep the three units. Feyenoord faced PSV Eindhoven in a momentous duel for the top of the Eredivisie. Santiago Giménez scored a goal in the 81st minute, but PSV Eindhoven won 1-2.
Attack is not everything for Feyenoord
Despite his surprising 18 goals, Feyenoord has left many points along the way. With 14 days played, the team led by Arne Slot accumulates 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The Dutch team is second with 35 units.
The season is young, but Feyenoord has already lost ground in the Eredivisie. The championship leader is 10 points ahead. Hirving Lozano’s PSV Eindhoven has 15 wins in the same number of matches. Chucky’s club has 45 points.
Something similar happened in the UEFA Champions League. Santiago Giménez has scored two goals in three games in that competition. However, the contribution of “Bebote” has not been enough for Feyenoord to achieve its objectives either. With one day left, The Dutch team is already eliminated from the championship.
The young 22-year-old forward is the great jewel of Feyenoord. Santiago Giménez was signed in July 2022 and he has not disappointed the scouts who bet on his chip.
Santiago Giménez has a current contract with Feyenoord until June 2027. The former Cruz Azul player is valued at just over $43 million dollars. It is estimated that the Aztec will leave the club in the next campaign, but under a large investment from one of the “giants” of Europe.
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