Giuliano Simeone
A relentless right-sided runner — intensity, direct running and tireless defending that make him a wide player built for Atlético.
Playing Style Summary
Giuliano Simeone is an energetic, direct right-sided player who can play as a winger, a wide midfielder or a wing-back. After loans at Real Zaragoza and Alavés — where a broken fibula interrupted his season — he broke into Atlético Madrid's first team in 2024-25, scoring his first goal against Las Palmas and adding a goal and an assist on his Champions League scoring debut against Salzburg. He signed a contract extension to 2030 in January 2026 and was part of Argentina's squad that reached the 2026 World Cup final, starting the group-stage win over Jordan.
Defining Traits
Relentless Intensity
Presses, chases and duels from the first minute to the last — the kind of work rate that sets the tone for the rest of the team.
Direct Running
Attacks the space behind the opposing full-back, running beyond rather than coming short, and stretching the defence.
Two-Way Flank Player
Defends the right flank as diligently as he attacks it, which allows him to play as a wing-back or a wide midfielder in a 4-4-2.
Box Arrivals
Gets into the box from the right to attack crosses and cut-backs from the opposite side.
Strengths
- Work rate and pressing intensity
- Direct running in behind the defensive line
- Defensive discipline on the right flank
- Versatility as winger, wide midfielder or wing-back
Limitations
- Technical execution in tight spaces is less refined than that of elite dribblers
- Final-ball quality and end product still developing
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“The complete modern forward — relentless pressing, intelligent movement across the front line and the finishing range to score from anywhere.”
Lautaro Martínez
“Inter's captain and penalty-box predator — strong back-to-goal, sharp in the six-yard box and relentless in the press.”
José Manuel López
“A tall, mobile number nine — aerial presence, clean penalty-box finishing and the work rate to run the channels for his team.”
Emiliano Martínez
“A big-match goalkeeper whose shot-stopping, penalty psychology and sheer presence have decided World Cup, Copa América and European finals.”
Gerónimo Rulli
“A calm, ball-playing goalkeeper and Europa League final hero — the experienced understudy who can step in without changing how his team plays.”
Juan Musso
“A tall, composed shot-stopper and Europa League winner — Atlético's dependable deputy behind Jan Oblak.”
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