Meet Raul Jimenez fiancée Daniela Basso: Inside their love story, their children and family life (Image via Getty)
Raul Jimenez had a moment that felt bigger than football. On March 21, 2026, the Fulham striker scored a late penalty against Burnley, then dropped to his knees in tears. He looked up at the sky and pointed, remembering his father, Raul Jimenez Vega, who had passed away just days earlier.
It was emotional, real, and it showed the human side of a player fans have followed for years. As people watched that moment, many also wanted to know more about the life he shares off the pitch, especially about his fiancée Daniela Basso and their young family.Raul Jimenez was born on May 5, 1991, in Tepeji del Rio, Mexico. He started his football journey at Club America and made his first-team debut in 2011. Later, he played in Europe with Atletico Madrid and Benfica before finding his place at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.
That is where he became a fan favorite. In 2023, he moved to Fulham, and he has stayed sharp. As of March 23, 2026, he has scored all 14 penalties he has taken in the Premier League, giving him a perfect record.At the international level, Jimenez has played 121 matches for Mexico and scored 44 goals. That puts him among the top scorers in his country’s history. He has also played in three World Cups, 2014, 2018, and 2022, showing how consistent he has been over the years.
Who is Raul Jimenez’s fiancée Daniela Basso and how many children do Raul Jimenez and Daniela Basso have?
Daniela Basso is a Mexican actress, born on June 23, 1989, in Mexico City. She has worked in well-known Mexican TV shows like La Rosa de Guadalupe, Como Dice el Dicho, and Simplemente Maria. Her work made her a familiar face on television even before she met Raul Jimenez.The couple first met in July 2017 through a mutual friend. Their relationship grew quietly, away from too much public attention. In July 2020, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Arya.
Interestingly, she was born just hours after Jimenez scored in a match for Wolves against Crystal Palace.Two years later, on May 5, 2022, they had their second child, a son named Ander. The date was special because it was also Jimenez’s birthday. So, the day became a double celebration for the family.In February 2025, Raul Jimenez shared another big update. He announced that Daniela Basso had said yes to his proposal. He posted pictures from the Swiss Alps and wrote, “Con los Alpes suizos de testigos, hoy mas que un compromiso, nos hacemos la promesa de permanecer una vida juntos. Te amo ¡She said Yes!” In English, it means, “With the Swiss Alps as our witnesses, today, more than a commitment, we make a promise to spend a lifetime together.
I love you! She said Yes!” Some reports have called them husband and wife, but there is no confirmed detail about a wedding yet.
