ALEX GRIMALDO NEWS

Scores in loss Grimaldo scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing 14 times (seven accurate) and creating seven chances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 45th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The goal was the first of the season for Grimaldo as he's coming off of his career season with 23 goal involvements in 33 Bundesliga appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Grimaldo took four shots (one on goal), crossed four times (three accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but finished with the second most shots, crosses and chances created in the match while taking two of Leverkusen's four corner kicks. It will be difficult for Grimaldo to repeat his season from last year where he had 23 goal involvements, but he'll be afforded every opportunity as the locked in starter at left wing-back.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absurd debut season Grimaldo scored 10 goals and assisted 13 times in 33 appearances (31 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Grimaldo made the swap to Leverkusen and immediately took home the Bundesliga title behind a truly historic showing. The wing-back was good for a ridiculous 23 goal contributions while playing almost every match. Grimaldo is clearly the top wing-back in Germany for as long as he can keep this incredible form going.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Grimaldo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Grimaldo entered the match in the 80th minute and scored Leverkusen's final goal three minutes into stoppage time. The goal was the first since March for the wing-back despite Grimaldo being a vital part of Leverkusen's attack.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Leverkusen in assists Grimaldo crossed six times (two accurate) and created a chance during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with his six crosses in the match. The wing-back has one goal involvement while combining for 11 crosses and creating six chances over his last three appearances in the Europa League.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Roma Grimaldo had an assist and took two off target shots, crossed twice accurately, created four chances and made four tackles (winning two) during Thursday's 2-0 win over Roma.

Impact Grimaldo set up Florian Wirtz in the 28th minute while leading Leverkusen in both chances created and tackles in the match. Grimaldo has assists in two straight matches in all competitions while remaining a threat on both sides of the ball.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Caps off April with assist Grimaldo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Across his four Bundesliga appearances during Apri, Grimaldo logged two assists, which have pushed him to the top category-wise. While four Bundesliga players are tied with 11 assists this season, Grimaldo is the first and only one to have 13 of them.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off one chance Grimaldo assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Grimaldo was limited to 13 minutes but made a substitute appearance and use of his lone created chance, which cemented Florian Wirtz's first career hat-trick. Grimaldo has been an incredibly reliable playmaker since the dawn of the new year, with seven assists across his 13 Bundesliga appearances.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive at both ends Grimaldo had three shots (two on goal), 17 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Grimaldo had multiple shots on goal for the second game in a row as he created four chances for the fourth time in his last five matches. He also took eight corners in addition to winning two of his three tackles and making three clearances to cap an impressive display across the entire pitch for the wing-back.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 15 crosses Grimaldo took four shots (two on goal), crossed 15 times (seven accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but remained an attacking threat with his 15 crosses leading Leverkusen in the match. The wing-back has two assists in his last three Bundesliga starts while taking nine shots, creating 15 chances and crossing 31 times.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Gains another assist Grimaldo assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-2 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact Grimaldo's debut season in Germany just keeps getting better, as he has now assisted in three straight matches after getting the assist on Florian Wirtz's goal in the second minute, giving him four assists during that span. He now has an outstanding 20 goal contributions on the season, nine from goals and 11 from assists, giving him easily the best season of his career. He still has yet to miss a game in league play this season, registering 37 tackles, 57 shots, 65 chances created and 158 crosses in his 26 appearances.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains an attacking threat Grimaldo had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Grimaldo set up Nathan Tella in the 37th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has a goal and an assist while taking 12 shots, creating nine chances and crossing 23 times over his last three league starts.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets insurance goal Grimaldo scored a goal while taking seven shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate), creating three chances and making two interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 win over...

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 73rd minute adding an insurance goal while leading Leverkusen in shots, crosses and interceptions. After going two matches without a goal involvement, Grimaldo is back on the scoresheet as he sits at an impressive nine goals and nine assists in 24 Bundesliga appearances.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo exclusive interview: 'I'd have loved to have a coach like Xabi Alonso at 20' Grimaldo is thriving for Alonso's Bundesliga leaders. He tells The Athletic the keys behind his — and his team's — success

MARCH 2, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Whips in nine crosses Grimaldo took three shots (one on goal), crossed nine times (one accurate) and created two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but did lead Leverkusen with nine crosses in the match. Grimaldo is on a cold streak by his lofty standards this season with no goal involvement in back-to-back matches but has combined for 21 crosses and eight chances created as he remains a constant creative force from left wing-back.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Grimaldo took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (five accurate), created six chances, made three interceptions and four tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 2-1 win over He...

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but was impactful on both sides of the ball leading Leverkusen in crosses, chances created, interceptions and tackles in the match. The wing-back's goalless match broke a streak of two matches with a goal involvement as he has failed to score or assist in just two of his last seven Bundesliga matches.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Xabi Alonso's caution and the in-form Alex Grimaldo helped Leverkusen destroy Bayern Xabi Alonso's team were vastly superior to Bayern, who have dominated German football for more than a decade. Here's how they did it

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores with lone shot Grimaldo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bayern.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 50th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal while leading the team in crosses and chances created. The goal was Grimaldo's first since November, but he's had at least one goal involvement in five of his last six Bundesliga starts.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Grimaldo had an assist while crossing six times (three accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Grimaldo set up Nathan Tella in the 33rd minute assisting Leverkusen's first goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has three assists in his last three matches while crossing 22 times and creating 13 chances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in eight crosses Grimaldo took three off target shots, crossed eight times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet while leading Leverkusen with eight crosses in the match. The match broke a streak of three straight games with at least one assist for Grimaldo who has crossed 27 times and created 12 chances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more assists Grimaldo had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing eight times (six accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Grimaldo set up Nathan Tella in the 47th minute and Piero Hincapie in the 91st to assist two of Leverkusen's three goals while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has four assists in his last three league matches while creating 12 chances and crossing 24 times.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late game winner Grimaldo had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing 11 times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Grimaldo set up Exequiel Palacios in the 94th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has assists in back-to-back matches while crossing 16 times and creating seven chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Grimaldo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Bochum.

Impact Grimaldo assisted Patrick Schick's third goal in the 46th minute to help Leverkusen basically seal the deal in the first half. The midfielder now has five assists in the season, to go with nine goals so far. He also took all their four corner kicks in the match.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Grimaldo took two off target shots, crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with six crosses in the match. The wing-back has no goal involvements since the end of November, but remains a threat going forward as the main set piece taker for Leverkusen and a crossing machine on the flank.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE