Players like José María Giménez
CBAtlético Madrid · 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, Kacper Potulski scores 84/100 at about €17m. Data as of September 2026.
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José María Giménez is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and defensive organization. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 33% of his peers, he showcases exceptional passing accuracy, particularly with long balls, and makes significant contributions to build-up play through his high touches and clearances. However, his durability is a concern, as he has missed a notable number of games due to injuries over the past three seasons, impacting his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
* 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 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. Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €17m.
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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