Diego Simeone

Argentina · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1992-2000

Combative box-to-box midfielder who mixed snarl with late runs into the box

Nicknames El Cholo

79.3OVR#227 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He was a spectacular midfielder in the work he did for the team and also in the goals he scored.”

— Beppe Bergomi, Inter Milan teammate · 2024 · source

Top 10 attributes

Determination96
Aggression94
Stamina91
Leadership90
Decision Making88
Big-Game Temperament88
Selflessness88
Anticipation86
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management86

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.5

Top Speed75
Acceleration75
Dribbling Speed65
Top Speed with Ball71
Knock-on & Run67
Change of Pace70

Shooting 71.8

Finishing78
Shot Power80
Long Shots76
Volleys72
Curve70
Penalties76
Heading80
Direct Free Kicks62
Shooting Creativity58
Acrobatics66

Passing 76.3

Short Passing84
Long Passing80
Through Balls76
Crossing72
Link-up Play80
Vision78
Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 74.0

Dribbling72
Possession80
First Touch80
Skills & Tricks60
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance82

Movement 81.6

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind80
Attacking Positioning80
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 85.0

Decision Making88
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management86
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 76.3

Defensive Positioning80
Marking76
Interceptions80
Standing Tackle84
Sliding Tackle80
Offside Trap58

Physical 80.4

Strength76
Stamina91
Agility75
Balance76
Recovery86
Reactions80
Hold-up Play66
Aerial Duels80
Aggression94

Mental 89.0

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership90
Selflessness88
Concentration86
Determination96
Tactical Discipline86

Career 82.4

Consistency86
Longevity86
Achievements69
Durability86
Loyalty85

Profile

Born: 28 April 1970
Height: 177 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1987–2006
Prime: 1992-2000

Club career

1987–1990 Vélez Sarsfield
1990–1992 Pisa
1992–1994 Sevilla
1994–1997 Atlético Madrid
1997–1999 Inter Milan
1999–2003 Lazio
2003–2005 Atlético Madrid
2005–2006 Racing Club

Honours

Europa League 1

1998 Inter Milan

Continental title 2

1991 Copa América · 1993 Copa América

League title · La Liga Atlético Madrid 1

1995–96

League title · Serie A Lazio 1

1999–2000

UEFA Super Cup 1

1999

Confederations Cup 1

1992

Copa del Rey 1