Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen/M/
SpainPlayer Info
Alejandro Grimaldo is a world-class Spanish left-back, currently starring for Bundesliga champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen, where he has been a revelation. At 30, Grimaldo has evolved from a highly-touted prospect at Barcelona's La Masia into one of the most complete full-backs in European football. After establishing himself as a star at Benfica, winning multiple Portuguese league titles, his move to Leverkusen in 2023 proved transformative. Under Xabi Alonso, his attacking prowess, incredible set-piece delivery, and tactical intelligence were central to Leverkusen's historic unbeaten Bundesliga title win in the 2023/24 season. His market value of €24 million is a testament to his influence. Grimaldo's honors include league titles in Portugal and Germany, and he is regularly mentioned among the best in his position. Known for his wand of a left foot and marauding runs, Grimaldo combines defensive diligence with the creative output of a winger, making him a quintessential modern full-back and a key architect of Leverkusen's success.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/06/30
Benfica
Bayer 04 LeverkusenSigned
2015/12/31
FC Barcelona AtlèticBenfica2100000€
Transfer
2012/06/30
Barcelona U19FC Barcelona AtlèticSigned
2011/06/30
Barcelona U16Barcelona U19Signed
2009/06/30
FC Barcelona YouthBarcelona U16Signed
2008/06/30
Valencia CF YouthFC Barcelona YouthSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
10
Games Started
10
Minutes Per Game
899
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
4
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
20
Accurate Passes Per Game
498
Key Passes Per Game
23
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
18
Accurate Crosses Per Game
14
Success Dribbles Per Game
9
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
34
Interceptions Per Game
10
Clearances Per Game
31
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
6
Be Fouled Per Game
7