Player Name: José María Giménez de Vargas (commonly José Giménez)

Nationality: Uruguay

Date of Birth: January 20, 1995

Place of Birth: Toledo, Canelones, Uruguay

Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Club Career (high-level):

• Danubio (Uruguay) – Youth product and senior debut club. Giménez progressed through Danubio's academy and made his professional debut with the club.
• Atlético Madrid (Spain) – Transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2013. Became a regular first-team defender, known for strong marking, aerial ability, tackling and organizational skills in defense. Has won domestic and European honours with Atlético Madrid.

International Career with Uruguay:

• Made senior Uruguay debut in 2014.
• Regular starter for the Uruguay national team in major tournaments, including FIFA World Cups (2018 and 2022) and Copa América competitions.
• Known in the national setup for leadership at the back, physical defending, timely interceptions and ability to play alongside experienced partners such as Diego Godín (earlier) and others.

Playing Style & Strengths:

• Strong, quick centre-back with good positional sense.
• Aerially dominant on both defensive and offensive set pieces.
• Good tackler and blocker; strong one-on-one defending.
• Capable of playing in high line systems and comfortable with the ball at his feet for progressive passes out of defence.

Honours & Notable Achievements (selected):

• UEFA Europa League winner with Atlético Madrid (2017–18).
• UEFA Super Cup winner (2018).
• La Liga title contender and Copa del Rey/Spanish Super Cup participations with Atlético Madrid.
• Regular international appearances and key role in Uruguay squads at World Cups and Copa América tournaments.

Current Status: Established Uruguay international and long-term Atlético Madrid defender (status may vary with transfers or injuries; facts are current as of mid 2020s).