# José María Giménez — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> A combative and experienced centre-back forged in the intensity of Simeone's Atletico. Giménez is Uruguay's seasoned defensive warrior.

**Country:** Uruguay 🇺🇾  
**Club:** Atletico Madrid  
**Position:** Centre-Back (Defender)  
**Squad number:** 2  
**Age:** 31  
**Height:** 185 cm   **Weight:** 80 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $18M  
**Overall rating:** 83/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 80
- **International goals:** 5
- **International assists:** 2

**World Cup history:** 2018: Quarter-final | 2022: Group stage | 2026: Experienced defender

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 68
- **Shooting:** 42
- **Passing:** 58
- **Dribbling:** 50
- **Defending:** 86
- **Physical:** 84

## Major Achievements

- La Liga Champion 2021
- Europa League 2018
- Uruguay stalwart

## Career Highlights

- Atletico Madrid one-club loyalty
- La Liga champion
- 80+ Uruguay caps

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*