Players like Alejandro Grimaldo
LMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Grimaldo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Grimaldo are Alex Baena, Dwight McNeil, Nicola Zalewski. Doppel rates Alex Baena (Villarreal) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Germán Valera scores 84/100 at about €6.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alejandro Grimaldo is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and creative flair. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he consistently delivers with 10 goals and 13 assists this season, showcasing his elite ability to create scoring opportunities and precise final-third passes. His durability is impressive, having missed only 5 games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a reliable asset for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Grimaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 27 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Grimaldo
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Baena (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Alejandro Grimaldo, with a 86/100 overall match. Dwight McNeil and Nicola Zalewski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Yes. Germán Valera (Elche) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Grimaldo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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