Who should replace Alejandro Grimaldo?
LMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Grimaldo's profile ↗
Alejandro Grimaldo is a left midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 29 appearances, 8 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Grimaldo include Alex Baena from Villarreal, who has a tactical fit score of 86/100, and Dwight McNeil of Everton, also at 86/100. Players similar to Grimaldo, such as Nicola Zalewski and Federico Dimarco, present alternative options with strong fit scores.
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| # | 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 tactical-fit score, Alex Baena (Villarreal) does the closest job to Alejandro Grimaldo, at 94/100 on profile. Dwight McNeil and Nicola Zalewski 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?
Doppel learns Alejandro Grimaldo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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