Israel Sabdi Jiménez Nañez[a] (born 13 August 1989) is a former Mexican professional footballer who last played as a defender for the Monterrey Flash of the Major Arena Soccer League.

[3] On 26 July 2008, Israel Jiménez debuted in the Primera Division in the first game of the Apertura 2008, in a draw 0–0 against Pachuca under the manager, Manuel Lapuente.

[4] In 2012 Jimenez was chosen by coach Luis Fernando Tena to be in the Mexico national team at the 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in the United States.

Jimenez scored in his debut in the tournament from a long range free kick against Trinidad and Tobago.

On 23 May 2011, Jiménez received an opportunity to play the 2011 Copa America and was called up to the Mexico U-22 national football team preliminary squad.