Who should replace Alejandro Grimaldo?
LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Grimaldo's profile ↗
Alejandro Grimaldo is a left midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. He has made 29 appearances this season, contributing 8 goals and 8 assists. The best replacements for Grimaldo include Dwight McNeil from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Jakub Kamiński from 1. FC Köln, also with a fit score of 85/100, making them strong options for those looking for players similar to Grimaldo.
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| # | 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 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
* 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 best replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dwight McNeil (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Alejandro Grimaldo, at 93/100 on profile. Nicola Zalewski and Federico Dimarco follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejandro Grimaldo?
Yes — Germán Valera (Elche) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €6.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alejandro Grimaldo?
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