Álex Grimaldo

Defender #22
Age 31 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €24.0M

Career

No transfer history

Álex Grimaldo is Bayer Leverkusen’s Platinum Engine and a cornerstone of their tactical identity. With a staggering 23 career trophies, including the UEFA European Championship and a historic Bundesliga title, the Spaniard provides the veteran composure and winning mentality required at the highest level of European football.

His impact this season is defined by technical mastery, particularly a Passing score of 89 that makes him the team's primary ARCHITECT. Across 15 appearances and 1,282 minutes, Grimaldo has been the main card in 11 matches, proving his full_season reliability. He is currently hitting top form, exemplified by his SILVER BOOT status and five goals from the wing. Whether acting as the CONDUCTOR of rhythm or providing a SILVER TRAY for his teammates, his left foot remains one of the most dangerous weapons in the division. As a MAGNET for the ball, his high volume of touches ensures that Leverkusen’s progression always flows through his flank.

While his market value shows a slight downward trend to €30M, his Intensity on the pitch suggests he remains at the peak of his powers. As the title race heats up, Grimaldo’s veteran presence and consistent output ensure Leverkusen maintains the high-level performance needed for the final stretch of the campaign.

Player Rating

Álex Grimaldo
Defender
Leverkusen's platinum left-sided engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Álex Grimaldo Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 2%
Weight 1%
Experience 83%

vs La Liga

Height 5%
Weight 4%
Experience 85%

Traits

POCKET ROCKET DECORATED CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 71 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 80 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 47 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 44 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 75 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 71
Shooting 80
Defense 47
Workrate 44
Passing 75
Key Strength 80 Shooting
Area to Watch 44 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Espanyol 0-1 Atletico Madrid La Liga 44' 7.2 0 0 54 RCDE Stadium
Oct 13, 2026 Atletico Madrid 2-0 Manchester United UEFA Champions League 90' 7.6 0 0 57 Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Oct 10, 2026 Alaves 1-2 Atletico Madrid La Liga 90' 8.4 1 0 90 Estadio Mendizorrotza
Sep 20, 2026 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid La Liga 90' 7.0 1 0 100 Metropolitano Stadium
Sep 16, 2026 Atletico Madrid 4-0 Osasuna La Liga 85' 8.0 0 0 40 Metropolitano Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 Real Sociedad 0-3 Atletico Madrid La Liga 90' 7.7 1 1 46 Anoeta
Sep 09, 2026 Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 31' 6.7 0 0 44 Anfield
Sep 05, 2026 Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico Madrid La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 34 San Mamés Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Sevilla 1-3 Atletico Madrid La Liga 91' 6.3 0 0 62 Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Aug 23, 2026 Atletico Madrid 2-2 Villarreal La Liga 88' 6.3 0 0 100 Metropolitano Stadium
Aug 19, 2026 Atletico Madrid 2-0 Malaga La Liga 0' - 0 0 55 Metropolitano Stadium
Jul 19, 2026 Spain 1-0 Argentina World Cup 0' - 0 0 39 MetLife Stadium
Jul 14, 2026 France 0-2 Spain World Cup 0' 0.0 0 0 60 Dallas Stadium
Jul 10, 2026 Spain 2-1 Belgium World Cup 0' - 0 0 74 SoFi Stadium
Jul 06, 2026 Portugal 0-1 Spain World Cup 0' 0.0 0 0 57 AT&T Stadium
Jul 02, 2026 Spain 3-0 Austria World Cup 0' - 0 0 41 SoFi Stadium
Jun 27, 2026 Uruguay 0-1 Spain World Cup 0' - 0 0 54 Estadio Akron
Jun 21, 2026 Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia World Cup 0' - 0 0 65 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Jun 15, 2026 Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands World Cup 0' - 0 0 42 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
May 16, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Hamburger SV Bundesliga 94' 6.6 0 0 60 BayArena

Player Market Value

Track Álex Grimaldo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €24.0M
Peak Value €45.0M (Q1'24)
€45.0M €22.5M €0
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