Name: Diego Pablo Simeone

Nationality: Argentina

Position: Midfielder (primarily defensive/central midfielder)

Date of Birth: April 28, 1970

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Playing Career (selected clubs):

• Vélez Sársfield (Argentina)
• Pisa (Italy)
• Sevilla (Spain)
• Atlético Madrid (Spain)
• Inter Milan (Italy)
• Lazio (Italy)
• Racing Club (Argentina)

Argentina National Team:

• Senior caps: 106 (1992–2002) — note: some sources list 106 official caps; counts can vary by source
• Goals for Argentina: 11
• Tournaments: Played at Copa América (won 1991, 1993) and FIFA World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002). He was a member of Argentina squads that won Copa América titles in 1991 and 1993 and the 1992 King Fahd Cup (now Confederations Cup).

Playing style and strengths:

• Tenacious, combative defensive midfielder with strong tactical awareness.
• Excellent work rate, leadership and ability to break up opposition play.
• Good passing range for starting attacks from deep positions and set-piece delivery.

Post-playing career (managerial highlights):

• Began managerial career at Defensa y Justicia and Racing Club (Argentina), then spent time at Estudiantes and River Plate.
• Most notable role: Manager of Atlético Madrid since 2011 — led the club to multiple major trophies including La Liga titles, Copa del Rey, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and reached UEFA Champions League finals.
• Renowned for intense, organized defensive teams, strong emphasis on work ethic and tactical discipline.

Legacy: Widely regarded as one of Argentina’s most influential midfielders of his generation and one of the top modern managers, especially noted for transforming Atlético Madrid into a European power with a distinctive, disciplined style.