Players like José María Giménez
CBDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé María Giménez's profile ↗
The players most similar to José María Giménez are Malick Thiaw, Pascal Struijk, Marcos Senesi. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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José María Giménez is a reliable ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing accurate long balls, making him a pivotal outlet from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his positional peers, his ability to control the game through touches and clearances highlights his defensive prowess. However, his injury history raises concerns over his availability, which could impact his contributions in critical matches.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Clearances. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José María Giménez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 18 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José María Giménez
≈ 100% José María Giménez · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% José María Giménez · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% José María Giménez · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to José María Giménez?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to José María Giménez — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for José María Giménez?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to José María Giménez, with a 84/100 overall match. Pascal Struijk and Marcos Senesi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José María Giménez?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to José María Giménez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José María Giménez's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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