About
Diego Pablo Simeone González, born in 1970 and nicknamed "Cholo," is an Argentine professional football manager and former player. Simeone played as a midfielder during his career. He has been the manager of La Liga club Atlético Madrid since December 2011, making him the second-longest-serving manager in Europe. Simeone is renowned for his tactical acumen, passion, and ability to motivate his players.
Career Timeline
Atletico Madrid Player
Plays for Atletico Madrid.
Lazio Player
Plays for Lazio.
Retires from playing
Retires from professional soccer.
Atletico Madrid Manager
Appointed manager of Atletico Madrid.
La Liga Title
Leads Atletico to La Liga title.
Champions League Final
Reaches Champions League final.
Another La Liga Title
Wins La Liga again with Atletico.
Respected Soccer Manager
Continues to manage Atletico Madrid.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026