Santiago Gimenez made history by becoming the Mexican with the most scores in his debut season in Europe; however, he claims that he cannot be compared to Luis Garcia and Javier Hernandezwho had the previous record of 20 points.
“I don’t try to focus on it that much. They are different contexts, different leagues. I will never compare myself to Luis Garcia and Chicharito. I do it for me, my family and God, ”he declared the chaquito to ESPN.
He baby He acknowledges his happiness at the moment he is going through, but hopes to continue scoring goals in European football. “It makes me very happy. I know that’s where the record is.” “I have 22 goals in Europe and I hope there are many more”.
gimenez reached 22 goals in all competitions and 14 are in the eredivisiefor which he is fighting for the league scoring championship, since he is two goals behind the leaders Anastasios Douvikas from Utrecht and Sydney van Hooijdonk from Heerenveen.
“I always try to set myself high challenges. I’m not yet a goalscorer, but I’m sure I’ll do my best to be there. It is a separate prize, because the important prize is the league and we are one step away. I don’t want to lose focus on wanting to be a scorer, but rather I want to win, be a champion, ”he added.
Santiago Gimenez He will still have more opportunities to increase his record of goals, because there are three games left to play in the eredivisie. Furthermore, it must be remembered that the feyenoord is fighting for the league title, he is first with 76 points, for 68 of the PSVso a victory on the next date would give him the championship.