2 José María Giménez
José María Giménez, 1995-01-20, Defender for Uruguay, plays for Atlético Madrid. 85 international caps, 5 goals. Part of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup Group H squad.
Biography
Atlético Madrid centre-back and Uruguay's defensive leader and vice-captain. Currently plying his trade at Atlético Madrid, a dependable defender, José María Giménez combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 85 international caps, scoring 5 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He won five major titles with the latter, including the La Liga title 2013–14 and 2020–21, as well as the UEFA Europa League in 2017–18.
At international level, Giménez made his Uruguay debut in 2013, and has since represented the nation at three FIFA World Cups and five editions of the Copa América.