José María Giménez

José María Giménez
Giménez with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name José María Giménez de Vargas
Date of birth (1995-01-20) 20 January 1995
Place of birth Toledo, Uruguay
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Atlético Madrid
Number 2
Youth career
Danubio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Danubio 16 (0)
2013– Atlético Madrid 252 (6)
International career
2013 Uruguay U20 13 (0)
2013– Uruguay 96 (8)
Medal record
Representing  Uruguay
Men's Football
Copa América
2024 United States
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Runner-up2013 Turkey
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2025

José María Giménez de Vargas (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse maˈɾi.a xiˈmenes ðe ˈβaɾɣas]; born 20 January 1995) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and captains the Uruguay national team.

After starting out his professional career with Danubio FC, Giménez moved to Spain, signing for Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2013–14 season. A solid, powerful and fast moving defender, Giménez settled quickly with the club, winning four major titles with the latter, including the La Liga title in his debut season.

At international level, Giménez made his Uruguay debut in 2013, and has since represented the nation at three FIFA World Cups and five editions of the Copa América.