Diego Simeone Argentinian Footballer Born in 1970
Diego Simeone · association football player and association football coach · Argentinian
Biography
Argentinian footballer Diego Simeone was born on 28 April 1970 in Buenos Aires. He has played for Argentina national football team (1988–2002) and SS Lazio (1999–2003).
Career
He plays as a midfielder. Diego Simeone’s listed career opens with Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield in 1987. In all, 11 teams are listed for him, among them Argentina national football team, SS Lazio and Atlético Madrid. His longest spell on record is at Argentina national football team, from 1988 to 2002. At Argentina national football team (1988–2002), his team-mates on record include Hernán Crespo and Pablo Aimar. SS Lazio team-mates from the same years include Alessandro Nesta, Gaizka Mendieta and Hernán Crespo.
Recognition
In 2019, he won the Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires.
Personal life
He is the father of Giuliano Simeone, Giovanni Simeone and Gianluca Simeone.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990 | Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield | Midfielder |
| 1988–2002 | Argentina national football team | Midfielder |
| 1988 | Argentina national under-23 football team | Midfielder |
| 1989 | Argentina national under-20 football team | Midfielder |
| 1990–1992 | Pisa SC | Midfielder |
| 1992–1994 | Sevilla FC | Midfielder |
| 1994–1997 | Atlético Madrid | Midfielder |
| 1997–1999 | Inter Milan | Midfielder |
| 1999–2003 | SS Lazio | Midfielder |
| 2003–2005 | Atlético Madrid | Midfielder |
| 2005–2006 | Racing Club | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires | Won |
Diego Simeone on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.4M @simeone
- Engagement rate
- 12.1% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 290,453
- Average comments
- 4,824 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Diego Simeone Photos
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Photo: Анна Нэсси · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Diego Simeone?
Diego Simeone is 56 years old, born on 28 April 1970 in Buenos Aires.
What is Diego Simeone known for?
Diego Simeone is a midfielder who has played for Argentina national football team and SS Lazio.
How tall is Diego Simeone?
Diego Simeone is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Diego Simeone’s nationality?
Diego Simeone is Argentinian, born in Buenos Aires.
Has Diego Simeone won any awards?
Yes. Diego Simeone won Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q258115), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 4.0
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