Alejandro Grimaldo is a Spanish left-back who plays for Bayer Leverkusen and the Spain national team. Born on September 20, 1995, in Valencia, he came through Barcelona's La Masia academy but moved to Benfica in 2016 to gain regular first-team football. At Benfica, Grimaldo developed into one of Europe's most consistent left-backs, known for his exceptional crossing ability, set-piece delivery, and attacking contribution. He won multiple Primeira Liga titles with the Portuguese club and was regularly among the league's top assist providers. In 2023, he joined Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Grimaldo earned his first Spain cap in 2023 after years of impressive performances at club level, finally getting recognition at international level after representing Spain at various youth categories.