The Atletico manager was also a very versatile midfielder in his heydays. The Argentine had a trophy laden career where he won trophies with Lazio, Atletico, Inter and his country Argentina as well.
Simeone was an all action defensive midfielder who played just behind the back four as a deep lying midfielder.
He was a perfect midfielder but was very underrated due to the presence of midfield stalwarts like Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira in his era.
He kept in touch with football post his retirement by taking up a managerial job. He has tasted some success in that department as well.
The Argentine won trophies with River Plate, Estudiantes and Atleti. Atleti is his most successful reign till date.
Simeone at a glance –
Honours
Player
Atlético Madrid
La Liga (1): 1995–96
Copa del Rey (1): 1995–96
Internazionale
UEFA Cup (1): 1997–98
Lazio
Serie A (1): 1999–2000
Coppa Italia (1): 1999–2000
Supercoppa Italiana (1): 2000
UEFA Super Cup (1): 1999
Argentina
Copa América (2): 1991, 1993
FIFA Confederations Cup (1): 1992
Artemio Franchi Trophy (1): 1993
Olympic Silver Medal (1): 1996
Manager
Estudiantes
River Plate
Argentine Primera División (1): Torneo Clausura 2008
Atlético Madrid
La Liga (1): 2013–14
Copa del Rey (1): 2012–13
Supercopa de España (1): 2014
UEFA Europa League (1): 2011–12
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2012
UEFA Champions League Runner-up: 2013–14
Individual
La Liga Coach of the Year: 2012–13, 2013–14
Miguel Muñoz Trophy: 2013–14
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