ÁLEX GRIMALDO
Defender · Atletico Madrid · La Liga
“A left-back who dictates play from deep with composure and range.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
Grimaldo remains a veteran full back whose value comes from the level he reached at Bayer Leverkusen, but the league discount keeps the figure in check. He is past his usual peak window.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €32.9M – €38.3M
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s.
GPS / value trend
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Scouting report
Strengths
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Watch-outs
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Analysis overview
Grimaldo operates as a progressive fullback who initiates attacks rather than merely supports them. He carries the ball into dangerous territory with purpose and poise, using his retention skills to absorb pressure and reset play. In the left flank, he's a constant outlet who moves the ball forward with intelligence, creating angles others miss.
Playing style
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.48
SoT / 90
0.91
Accuracy
62%
Conversion
23%
Club football this season: 13 shots in 10 matches (791 min).
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Last 12 matches · shots
15 shots · 3 goals
Player intelligence
Workrate
The unglamorous work: tackles, interceptions, duels, passing, fouls won, minutes and discipline, against his position
Ball progression
Estimated progressive passes and carries, against his position
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Performance overview
2026/27 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 7.15 |
 La Liga | 8 | 3 | 1 | 670 | 7.06 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 1 | 791 | 7.07 |
Form (last 10 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.34
per 90
Assists
0.11
per 90
Shots
1.48
per 90
Shots on target
0.91
per 90
Conversion
23%
goals per shot
Dribbles
1.37
per 90 · 55% completed
Key passes
1.48
per 90
Pass accuracy
85%
Fouls won
0.57
per 90
Tackles + interceptions
2.96
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 |  Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | W1-0 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Oct 20 |  VfB Stuttgart | UCL | D1-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Oct 17 |  Espanyol | La Liga | W0-1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Oct 13 |  Manchester United | UCL | W2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Oct 10 |  Alaves | La Liga | W1-2 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Sep 20 |  Real Madrid | La Liga | W2-1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
La Liga670 (85%)UEFA Champions League121 (15%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0.40 | 7.07 |
| 2025/26 |  Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | 48 | 16 | 12 | 0.58 | 7.39 |
| 2024/25 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | 48 | 4 | 12 | 0.33 | 7.40 |
| 2023/24 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | 51 | 12 | 17 | 0.57 | 7.66 |
| 2022/23 |  Benfica | Primeira Liga | 52 | 8 | 13 | 0.40 | 7.45 |
| 2021/22 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 47 | 6 | 8 | 0.30 | 7.21 |
| 2020/21 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 43 | 2 | 9 | 0.26 | 7.05 |
| 2019/20 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 40 | 1 | 7 | 0.20 | 7.31 |
Career highlights
Primeira Liga
2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
Super Cup
2024, 2019, 2017, 2016
Bundesliga
2023/2024
DFB Pokal
2023/2024
Taça da Liga
2015/2016
Spell detail
Apps
10
Goals
3
Assists
1
Minutes
791
By season
| 2026/27 | La Liga | 10 app | 3 g | 7.07 |
Goals by season
3 goals in the spell
International career
Spain
National-team finishes
- UEFA Nations LeagueRunner-up · 2024/2026
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner · 2024