Jesús Godínez

José de Jesús Godínez Navarro (born 20 January 1997) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese Super League club Nantong Zhiyun.

Club career
Godínez arrived at Guadalajara at age 9 and has played for Chivas Fuerzas Básicas: U17, U18, and U20. He was a part of the winning U17 team for Liga MX Apertura 2013 and Clausura 2014, and top goalscorer of both tournaments. As well as winning the U20 Clausura 2016. He made his professional debut under Argentine coach Matías Almeyda against Necaxa on 7 May 2017.

On 26 January 2024, Godínez signed with Chinese Super League club Nantong Zhiyun, and became the first Mexican player to play in the Chinese Super League.

Youth
Godínez was included in the under-21 roster that participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament, where Mexico would finish runners-up.

Godínez was called up by Jaime Lozano to participate with the under-22 team at the 2019 Toulon Tournament, where Mexico won third place. He was called up by Lozano again to participate at the 2019 Pan American Games, with Mexico winning the third-place match.

Senior
Godínez made his senior national team debut on 2 October 2019 in a friendly against Trinidad & Tobago. He substituted the goalscorer José Juan Macías in the 74th minute.

Honours
Guadalajara
 * Liga MX: Clausura 2017
 * CONCACAF Champions League: 2018

León
 * Liga MX: Guardianes 2020

Mexico U23
 * Pan American Bronze Medal: 2019