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Diego Simeone

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Diego Pablo Simeone González[1]
Born 28 April 1970, Buenos Aires, Argentina[1]
Playing position Midfielder[1]
Current role Manager of Atlético Madrid[1]
Nickname El Cholo[1]

Diego Simeone is an Argentine football manager and former player, best known as the manager of Atlético Madrid since December 2011.

Context

Diego Simeone, nicknamed El Cholo, is an Argentine football manager and former midfielder. He has managed Atlético Madrid since December 2011, leading the club to multiple trophies. As a player, he represented Argentina internationally. He is known for his intense coaching style. His tenure at Atlético has been marked by success, including La Liga titles and Europa League victories. He has also managed other clubs, but his longest and most successful stint has been with Atlético. His impact on the club is often compared to that of other legendary figures, such as Diego Costa and Diego Forlan, who played under his management. [1]

Documented claims

  • Diego Simeone has been the manager of Atlético Madrid since December 2011. [1]
  • He is a former player who later became a manager. [1]
  • He played for the Argentina national team. [1]

Related

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Questions and answers

How many trophies has Diego Simeone won as a manager?

The exact number is not specified in the sources, but he has won multiple trophies with Atlético Madrid, including La Liga and the Europa League [1].

What is Diego Simeone doing now?

He is currently the manager of Atlético Madrid, a position he has held since December 2011 [1].

Why doesn't Atlético Madrid sack Simeone?

The sources do not provide reasons for not sacking him, but his long tenure suggests he has been successful and retained the club's confidence [1].

How much does Diego Simeone earn?

His salary is not mentioned in the provided sources [1].

Sources

  1. Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) - Bio, stats and news — 365scores.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports