Breaking: Fulham’s Raul Jimenez extends perfect Premier League penalty record as win over Nottingham Forest tightens record chase
In a tightly fought clash, Fulham beat nottingham Forest 1-0 after Raul Jimenez converted the club’s first penalty as a January 2025 2-2 draw with Ipswich. The spot-kick, taken with patience as the goalkeeper moved, preserved a flawless league record for the Mexican striker.
The finish lifts Jimenez to 11 goals from 11 penalties in the Premier League, a mark that now places him alongside Yaya Toure as the only players to convert every penalty taken in double-digit attempts. Both sit on 11 from 11 after the latest accomplished kick.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer had already surpassed that benchmark by hitting 12 from 12, but his perfect run ended when a subsequent penalty against Leicester was saved, halting the streak at that level.
Thursday’s win keeps Jimenez flirting with a Premier League record for penalty success before a miss. Only two more successful attempts would push him onto a historic peak, the kind of milestone that fans and analysts watch closely.
Jimenez explained his approach after the match: “It’s always what I do. I do it well, so it’s something I have been training my whole career.I like to have this pressure with these penalties. I’m happy to score.”
Other prominent penalty runs provide context. Bryan Mbeumo had reached 10 from 10 before a saved effort ended the perfect run, while former Brentford teammate Ivan Toney also stood at 10 from 10 before missing his 11th penalty against Newcastle in 2023. Palmer had already pushed his tally to 12 from 12 before the late-season miss that interrupted his streak.
Key figures at a glance
| Player | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Jimenez | 11/11 | Maintains Premier League perfect penalty record; waiting for the keeper to move |
| Yaya Toure | 11/11 | Ranked among the few to convert 11 straight penalties |
| Cole Palmer | 12/12 | Streak halted by a saved kick against Leicester |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 10/10 | Perfect run ended by a saved penalty |
| Ivan Toney | 10/10 | Missed 11th against Newcastle in 2023 |
These penalty sequences illuminate the psychology and planning behind one of football’s most high-pressure moments. Training habits, anticipation of the keeper, and nerve management all factor into whether a streak endures or a new record is written.
As the season unfolds, fans will be watching whether Jimenez can sustain his discipline and extend the record, while others pursue their own perfect runs under the spotlight of top-flight football.
How do you view the strategy of waiting for the goalkeeper to move before striking? Will Jimenez’s streak survive, or is a single miss inevitable? Share yoru thoughts in the comments below.
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