180cm, 77kg. Nationality: Argentina Date of Birth: April 28, 1970 Nicknames: El Cholo, The Boss (due to his mafia boss-like presence), Sim-beoji (a portmanteau of Simeone and Father) Despite his intimidating image, he is a virtuous leader who maintains excellent relationships with his players. Atlético Madrid players are known for their exceptional loyalty to him. Having managed Atlético Madrid since 2011, he has achieved two La Liga titles, two Europa League titles, and two Champions League runner-up finishes. He is evaluated as a master tactician and a representative Sacchism strategist who brought a global craze for the "two-line defense" by reinterpreting the 4-4-2 formation, which was rarely used in modern football. He is a manager who coaches passionately without rest throughout the match. He usually wears an all-black suit during games. He has an excellent eye for identifying players' strengths and weaknesses and has brought out the best performance from numerous players during his tenure at Atlético Madrid. During his playing days, he was a defensive midfielder and was the first Argentine national team player to join the Century Club. His three sons from his previous marriage are also football players (Giovanni, Gianluca, Giuliano). Among them, his third son, Giuliano Simeone (born 2002, winger), has been playing for Atlético Madrid since the 2024-2025 season. He is a devoted father to his daughters. He has two daughters (Francesca, Valentina) with his current wife. While he is strict with his football-playing sons and fierce on the pitch, he gazes at his daughters with pure affection.