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José María Giménez (Uruguay), Defender, 99 caps, 8 international goals, model: 0.8% to score anytime at WC 2026

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José María Giménez

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#2 Defender Atlético De Madrid (ESP) Uruguay

José María Giménez is a 31-year-old defender for Atlético De Madrid (ESP) and Uruguay. He has earned 99 caps and 8 international goals for Uruguay. Our model puts Uruguay's title chance at 1% with a 87% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. José has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

99 Caps
8 Goals
0 Season goals
1 Assists
6.90 Form rating
Age31Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Weight170 lbsMarket value€12.7M
José María Giménez at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Steady
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José María Giménez · the model’s read

José María Giménez brings 99 caps and 8 international goals for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Giménez's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.8% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.03 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

José María Giménez: World Cup 2026 Form

How José has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.1
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
7.1
Last match vs Saudi Arabia
7.1
vs Saudi Arabia
90 min

José María Giménez: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (53 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.1
vs
Career baseline 7.0
— Shotsper 90 min 0.82
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.13
— Key passesper 90 min 0.1
2 Tacklesper 90 min 1.47
1 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.24
1 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.1
70 Touchesper 90 min 72

At World Cup 2026, José is rating 7.1 — in line with his 7.0 career baseline.

José María Giménez: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Danubio
2012 - 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× Spanish La Liga 2013-2014, 2020-2021
1× UEFA Europa League 2017-2018
1× UEFA Super Cup 2018
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 2× Spanish La Liga
    2013-20142020-2021
Cup Competitions 1
  • 1× UEFA Super Cup
    2018
International 1
  • 1× UEFA Europa League
    2017-2018

José María Giménez: Quick Facts

#2Shirt number
31Age
1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Height
170 lbsWeight
Toledo, UruguayBirthplace
Atlético De Madrid (ESP)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does José María Giménez play?
José María Giménez plays as a Defender for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Uruguay.
How many caps does José María Giménez have?
José María Giménez has 99 international caps for Uruguay, with 8 international goals.
What trophies has José María Giménez won?
José María Giménez has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include Spanish La Liga (x2), UEFA Europa League (x1), UEFA Super Cup (x1).
What is Uruguay's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Uruguay at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 87% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Uruguay in at World Cup 2026?
Uruguay are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain.
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