Raúl Jiménez is wearing a protective headband/head guard on his head. It’s there because of the serious skull injury he suffered in 2020, and reports say he’s been advised to keep wearing it during matches.

What it is

  • A custom, medically approved piece of protective headgear.
  • It sits around the temples and covers the area of his old injury.
  • It’s meant to reduce the impact of collisions and help protect him while he plays.

Why he wears it

He suffered a life-threatening skull fracture that required surgery, and the headgear became part of his return to football. Fans often notice it because it’s a distinctive black band/head guard rather than a normal sweatband.

TL;DR

He’s wearing a protective headband because of a past skull injury, not as a fashion accessory.