ALEX GRIMALDO NEWS

Leader in crosses, chances created Grimaldo took two off target shots, crossed eight times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bochum.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Leverkusen leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The wing-back has combined for five shots, 13 chances created and 23 crosses over his last three Bundesliga starts.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Grimaldo registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-0 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Grimaldo had a day to forget during Tuesday's rout, struggling to get on the ball and struggling to progress play. It was always going to be one of the toughest matches in the Champions League for Grimaldo, and it lived up to the billing. He will hope to bounce back in Bundesliga action before the break.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Grimaldo took an off target shot, crossed seven times (one accurate) and created two chances during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Brest.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created in the match. Grimaldo hasn't had a goal involvement in over a month, but remains a creative threat any time he's on the pitch due to a role on set pieces.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 crosses, four accurate Grimaldo registered four shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact For the third time this Bundesliga season and first time since Sept. 14, Grimaldo logged double-digit crosses in a Bundesliga game. With seven crosses averaged this season, he has fared quite well in the accuracy department as well, with an average of 2.8.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses Grimaldo took one shot (on goal), crossed five times inaccurately and created two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with five crosses in the match. The wing-back has scored once while combining for three shots, two chances created and six crosses in the opening two Champions League fixtures.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in interceptions Grimaldo crossed once inaccurately and made five interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.

Impact Grimaldo was kept quiet in attack Saturday, but led Leverkusen with five interceptions in the draw. The wing-back has one goal involvement while combining for four shots, six chances created and 19 crosses over his last three Bundesliga starts.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in win Grimaldo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Grimaldo was central in Leverkusen's efforts to provide service to their attackers from the flanks Sunday, whipping in a team-high eight crosses (two accurate) and two corners. The midfielder was clinical from the corner, providing an assist on a plate for Leverkusen's second goal. Grimaldo has played every minute of Leverkusen's first four Bundesliga matches to begin the campaign, scoring once and providing Sunday's assist.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in one sided win Grimaldo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Thursday's match against Feyenoord.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 30th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal of the match. The goal was the first in the UCL for Grimaldo since 2022 when he played for Benfica and his second this season in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 10 crosses Grimaldo took three shots (one on goal), crossed 10 times (four accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with 10 crosses in the match while taking seven of the team's 10 corner kicks. Grimaldo has combined for 14 chances created, 10 shots and 28 crosses through the opening three matches of the Bundesliga season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2 • 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 • ROTOWIRE