Players like Alejandro Grimaldo
LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Grimaldo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Grimaldo are Dwight McNeil, Nicola Zalewski, Federico Dimarco. Doppel rates Dwight McNeil (Crystal Palace) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Germán Valera scores 84/100 at about €6.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Alejandro Grimaldo is a dynamic left midfielder who excels as a creative playmaker in the final third. With an elite Sofascore rating placing him in the top 1% of his peers, he showcases exceptional vision and precision, recording 10 goals and 13 assists this season while dominating key passes and touches per game. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only five games in three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable asset for Atlético Madrid.
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 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 27 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Grimaldo
≈ 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
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Statistically, Dwight McNeil (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Grimaldo — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo?
By Doppel's fit score, Dwight McNeil (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Alejandro Grimaldo, with a 85/100 overall match. Nicola Zalewski and Federico Dimarco 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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