Santiago Gimenez is one of the leading figures in Mexican soccer in Europe. The AC Milan striker proudly displays the Mexican flag in Italy. However, "Bebote" could have played for the Argentine national team, Gimenez made a decision that wasn't based on sporting considerations. "Bebote" was born in Resistencia, Buenos Aires, but his football career began in Mexico. Santiago Gimenez had the option of choosing between Argentina and Mexico. merit. "I didn't ask myself, in a purely footballing sense, what benefits me more: playing for Argentina or playing for Mexico," Gimenez clarified in an interview with ESPN. It was all about feeling. Santiago Gimenez acknowledged that he feels more Mexican than Argentinian. The 24-year-old striker gives his all in El Tri's matches. Gimenez is a footballer who "sweats" for the Mexican national team jersey out of passion. "The question I asked myself was: what do I feel more like, Mexican or Argentinian? That's when I made the decision to go for the Mexican national team. I love Argentina, I was born in Argentina, but I feel more Mexican and I don't want to lie to myself," he argued. Connection with Mexico: "Chaco" Gimenez, Santiago's father, was a player with a significant career in Liga MX. Christian also represented El Tri. Despite being born in Argentina, Santiago Gimenez discovered his passion for football in Mexico. The AC Milan player went through all the youth categories with Cruz Azul. When he arrived at Cruz Azul's first team, "Bebote" dazzled and then left for Feyenoord in the Netherlands. With his decision more than made, Santiago Gimenez has already accumulated 46 appearances for the Mexican national team. "Santi" has only scored 6 goals. Despite not being able to stand out, Javier Aguirre and Mexican fans hope he can shine with El Tri just as he has in Europe.