| César | |
| Fullname: | César Jiménez Jiménez |
| Birth Date: | 28 November 1977 |
| Birth Place: | Ávila, Spain |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Youthyears1: | 1993–1996 |
| Youthclubs1: | Real Madrid |
| Years1: | 1996–1997 |
| Caps1: | 12 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
| Years2: | 1997–1998 |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1998–2002 |
| Caps3: | 109 |
| Goals3: | 5 |
| Years4: | 2001–2007 |
| Caps4: | 14 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2002–2004 |
| Clubs5: | → Almería (loan) |
| Caps5: | 59 |
| Goals5: | 4 |
| Totalcaps: | 194 |
| Totalgoals: | 11 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1993 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
César Jiménez Jiménez (born 28 November 1977), known simply as César, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender.
He played almost exclusively with Real Zaragoza, in a career marred by injuries.[1]
Born in Ávila, Castile and León, César was brought up through the Real Madrid youth academy, and played his first senior season with the C team in the Segunda División B. In October 1998 he signed for Real Zaragoza, but represented mainly the reserves during his spell at La Romareda.[2] [3]
In 2000–01's 18th round, César made his La Liga debut in a 4–2 home win over CA Osasuna, and scored in the game.[4] After the Aragonese's relegation the following campaign, he served a two-year loan at Segunda División club UD Almería.[5]
César's Zaragoza career was blighted by injuries, as he only totalled 17 competitive appearances in five seasons.[6] In a January 2005 match against Real Madrid, a tough challenge by Luís Figo would all but mean his untimely retirement,[7] completed in March 2007.[8]
Zaragoza