He broke it during promotion, declared himself a River fan and ended up scoring goals in Boca

There are several professional soccer players who ended up shining in the rival club of which they are fans. This is what happened to Milton Gimenez, who, despite declaring River fan, found his place in Boca, where today he wins the applause of the fans.

Giménez not only stands out for his goals, but also for a career full of challenges. From the rise to the elite of Argentine football, His path is a mix of sacrifice, talent and a peculiar irony of destiny: triumphing in the classic rival of the team he loves.

What was Giménez’s career like before arriving at Boca?

Born on August 12, 1996 in Grand Bourga humble town in the district of Argentine FalklandsMilton Giménez found a passion in football that would accompany him since he was a child. He began playing in the lower divisions of atlantaa promotion club, where he made his professional debut on November 8, 2014 in the First Metropolitan B.

Its beginning was not easy. In his first years with this club, the footballer alternated between the Reserve and the first team without managing to establish himself. In 2017, he was loaned to Midlan Railwayd, where he scored five goals in 20 games. Although his numbers improved, his performance was not enough for him to return with an important role to “Bohemio.”

The change of air came in Communicationswhere his performance attracted attention. With 15 goals in 25 games, Giménez stood out as one of the most prolific scorers of the promotion. Although the team was runner-upthis stage was key for the forward to begin to make a name for himself in Argentine football.

In 2020, he joined Central Córdoba of Santiago del Esteromaking the leap to Professional League. Under the direction of Gustavo Coleoni, He quickly adapted to the level of competition, scoring 16 goals in 33 games. This performance aroused the interest of international teams, and the Necaxa from Mexico decided to sign him.

However, after a season in Mexico, where he scored nine goals in 38 games, the forward returned to Argentina to play in banfield. There, his scoring ability put him in the sights of big clubs again, and in 2023 the opportunity came that would change his career: sign for Boca Juniors.

What are the numbers to date of Milton Giménez in Boca

Since his arrival at Xeneize, Milton has proven to be a strong reinforcement for the team led by Jorge Almirón. Although he started as a secondary option in the attack, he managed to establish himself as a key piece thanks to his effectiveness in front of goal and his dedication on the field.

In his first season with Boba, Giménez participated in 23 games, scoring 10 goals. These figures positioned him among the team’s top scorers, directly competing for a place with figures such as Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel.

With a contract until 2028, the forward continues to demonstrate that his time through promotion and the difficulties he faced forged a player with character and hunger for glory. Boca fans recognize him as a gunner who, despite his River Plate roots, knew how to win the heart of La Bombonera.