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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Solid but not explosive burst for a modern wing-back. (conf 0.7)
Adequate recovery pace rather than a standout sprinter. (conf 0.65)
Nimble in tight overlaps and quick changes of direction out wide. (conf 0.7)
Covers the left flank relentlessly in Leverkusen's high-tempo system. (conf 0.8)
Control
Clean control under pressure lets him play quickly in tight areas. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying the ball forward but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.7)
Uses body reasonably well though not physically dominant. (conf 0.6)
Renowned left-foot technique produces powerful, accurate strikes. (conf 0.85)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play as an auxiliary midfielder from left-back. (conf 0.8)
Switches play and finds runners with excellent left-footed range. (conf 0.8)
Elite delivery from wide areas, a defining strength of his game. (conf 0.88)
Reads attacking patterns well to set up teammates in the final third. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals but finishing is secondary to creation. (conf 0.6)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot, mostly from set pieces. (conf 0.6)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs well within Alonso's structure. (conf 0.65)
One of Europe's most dangerous free-kick and corner takers. (conf 0.9)
Duels
Limited by stature, not a factor in aerial duels either box. (conf 0.6)
Competent one-on-one defender who reads the tackle well. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages actively in Leverkusen's coordinated pressing scheme. (conf 0.65)
Solid interceptor though not a high-volume ball-winner. (conf 0.6)
Disciplined positioning honed over years at left-back in La Liga and Bundesliga. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Rarely rattled, dictates tempo from deep wide areas with confidence. (conf 0.75)
Consistently picks the right pass or cross in advanced positions. (conf 0.72)
Tireless up and down the left flank across a demanding schedule. (conf 0.8)
Resilience
Generally durable with an established run of consistent availability. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
Established veteran near peak with limited further upside remaining. (conf 0.6)
Widely regarded as among Europe's best attacking left-backs. (conf 0.8)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Álex Grimaldo is a Spanish left-back renowned for his elite left-footed delivery, both from open play and dead-ball situations, forming a key attacking outlet for Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. He combines high work rate with sharp technical quality, overlapping and underlapping to whip in crosses and free kicks that are among the most dangerous in the Bundesliga. Defensively sound if not physically imposing, his real value lies in chance creation and set-piece specialism. He moved to Leverkusen from Benfica in 2023 and became a central figure in the club's title-winning campaign.
Came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before establishing himself at Benfica.
Won multiple Primeira Liga titles with Benfica.
Joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023 and was a key contributor to their 2023-24 unbeaten Bundesliga title-winning season.
Known as one of the best free-kick takers in European football.