José María Giménez

Defender #2
Age 30 years
Nationality Uruguay
Market Value €15M

Career

No transfer history

José María Giménez is Atlético Madrid’s Silver Engine. A true club stalwart with nine major trophies to his name—including two La Liga titles and a UEFA Europa League—the Uruguayan defender continues to embody the grit and defensive discipline required at the highest level of European football.

This season, Giménez has operated in a hybrid role, proving his worth as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER across 8 appearances and 633 minutes of action. His Workrate rating of 81 is the standout feature of his statistical profile, reflecting a tireless approach to defending and a refusal to yield in the challenge. Maintaining a steady level of form, he provides essential cover for the backline, using his vast experience to snuff out danger before it develops. While his role has adapted over time, his ability to manage the defensive Balance of the team remains an indispensable asset for the squad.

Valued at €15M with a downward market trend, Giménez’s importance transcends raw figures. As a veteran leader in the dressing room, his presence in high-Stakes matches remains crucial for a side looking to navigate the complexities of a dense competitive calendar and secure local pride.

Player Rating

José María Giménez de Vargas
86
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 59
🎯 Clutch 58
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 59
💰 High Premium
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

José María Giménez de Vargas is a above average MAGNET for Atletico Madrid. Evidence: 74 Touches/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (78/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

José María Giménez de Vargas Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 63%
Weight 53%
Experience 79%

vs La Liga

Height 69%
Weight 64%
Experience 82%

Traits

DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 29 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 58 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 78 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 11 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 29
Shooting 58
Defense 53
Workrate 78
Passing 11
Key Strength 78 Workrate
Area to Watch 11 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for José María Giménez de Vargas this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 18, 2026 Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 6' - - - 100 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Getafe La Liga 99' 7.7 - - 48 Metropolitano Stadium
Mar 10, 2026 Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham UEFA Champions League ' - - - 82 Metropolitano Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad La Liga 94' 7.2 - 1 91 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Oviedo 0-1 Atletico Madrid La Liga 92' 7.0 - - 42 Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Feb 24, 2026 Atletico Madrid 4-1 Club Brugge KV UEFA Champions League 7' - - - 61 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol La Liga ' - - - 85 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 18, 2026 Club Brugge KV 3-3 Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League ' - - - 100 Jan Breydel Stadion
Feb 15, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Atletico Madrid La Liga 93' 6.3 - - 47 Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Feb 08, 2026 Atletico Madrid 0-1 Real Betis La Liga 94' 6.9 0 0 45 Metropolitano Stadium
Jan 28, 2026 Atletico Madrid 1-2 Bodo/Glimt UEFA Champions League 57' 7.7 0 0 66 Metropolitano Stadium
Jan 25, 2026 Atletico Madrid 3-0 Mallorca La Liga 88' 7.2 0 0 43 Metropolitano Stadium
Jan 21, 2026 Galatasaray 1-1 Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 35 Rams Park
Jan 18, 2026 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves La Liga 0' - 0 0 29 Metropolitano Stadium
Jan 04, 2026 Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid La Liga 0' - 0 0 57 Reale Arena

Player Market Value

Track José María Giménez de Vargas's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €70.0M (Q1'19)
€70.0M €35.0M €0
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