Who should replace José María Giménez?
CBAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé María Giménez's profile ↗
José María Giménez is a centre-back for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Giménez include Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players provide a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Giménez.
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| # | 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 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 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 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 92/100 on profile. Pascal Struijk and Marcos Senesi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José María Giménez?
Yes — Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €17m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José María Giménez?
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