Who should replace José María Giménez?
CBAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé María Giménez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace José María Giménez, the best-fitting centre backs are Malick Thiaw, Kacper Potulski, Pascal Struijk. Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for José María Giménez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €23m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 17 | €31m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% José María Giménez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José María Giménez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) does the closest job to José María Giménez, at 90/100 on profile. Kacper Potulski and Pascal Struijk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José María Giménez?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José María Giménez?
Doppel learns José María Giménez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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