He competed for Argentina at the 2024 Summer Olympics, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
Giuliano is part of a footballing family, with both of his brothers also pursuing careers in the sport.
Giuliano Simeone is an Argentine footballer born in 2002, known for his skills as a forward.
Biography
Early Life
Giuliano Simeone Baldini was born in 2002 in Rome, Italy, while his father, Diego Simeone, was playing for Lazio. At the age of four, Giuliano moved to Argentina to live with his mother, where he began his football journey with River Plate. In September 2019, he made a significant move to Atlético Madrid's youth system, as River Plate was unable to retain him due to a lack of a professional contract, a transfer later sanctioned by FIFA.
Career
Giuliano's professional career took off when he debuted for Atlético Madrid B on January 17, 2021, scoring in his first match. Despite a challenging season that ended in relegation, he showcased his talent by scoring multiple goals. After a brief stint with the first team, he was loaned to Real Zaragoza in July 2022, where he scored his first professional goal. In July 2023, he renewed his contract with Atlético Madrid and was loaned to Deportivo Alavés, although his season was marred by a serious injury during a pre-season match.
In July 2024, Giuliano returned to Atlético Madrid, where he quickly made an impact by scoring his first goal for the club in November 2024. He also made his mark in international football, debuting for the Argentina national team in November 2024 and scoring his first goal in March 2025. He was later selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, continuing the family legacy in football.
Personal Life
Giuliano is not only a talented footballer but also part of a footballing family. He is the son of Diego Simeone, who is his current manager at Atlético Madrid. His brothers, Giovanni and Gianluca, are also involved in football, with Giovanni having represented Argentina internationally. Giuliano's journey reflects both his personal dedication to the sport and the influence of his family's rich football heritage.
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Career & Clubs
Atlético Madrid B
Simeone made his senior debut with Atleti's B-team on 17 January 2021, starting and scoring the opener in a 1–1 Segunda División B away draw against UD Poblense. He scored three further goals in the season, but his team suffered relegation. After spending the 2021 pre-season with the first team, Simeone returned to the B's now in Tercera División RFEF, scoring eight goals in 11 matches between the months of November and December. He debuted with the senior Atlético Madrid side in a 0–0 La Liga tie with Granada on 20 April 2022, coming on as a sub in the 91st minute.
Loans to Real Zaragoza and Alavés
On 4 July 2022, Simeone was loaned to Segunda División side Real Zaragoza for the season. He scored his first professional goal two months later, netting the opener in a 2–1 home loss against CD Lugo. On 21 July 2023, Simeone renewed his contract with Atleti until 2028, and subsequently moved on loan to Deportivo Alavés in the top tier, for one year. On 6 August, during a pre-season friendly against Burgos CF, he broke his fibula and also suffered an ankle injury after a tackle from José Joaquín Matos.
Return to Atlético Madrid
In July 2024, Simeone returned to his parent club, Atlético Madrid, ahead of the 2024–25 season. On 3 November, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Las Palmas. On 29 January 2025, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal and provided an assist in a 4–1 away win over RB Salzburg. On…
Simeone competed for Argentina at the 2024 Summer Olympics. On 19 November 2024, Simeone debuted for Argentina against Peru in a 2026 FIFA World cup qualification. In doing so, he became the second son of Diego Simeone to play for Argentina after Giovanni Simeone. On 25 March 2025, Simeone scored his first goal for Argentina in a 4–1 victory in the same competition against Brazil. On 27 May 2026, Simeone was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by manager Lionel Scaloni. He started his first World Cup game in a 3–1 group stage win over Jordan a month later on 27 June.
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- Atlético Madrid B (2021–2022)
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- Atlético Madrid (2020–)
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- Real Zaragoza (2022–2023)
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- Deportivo Alavés (2023–2024)
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- Argentina national under-23 football team (2024–)
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- Argentina Olympic football team (2024–2024)
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- Argentina men's national football team (2024–)
- National team
- Argentina
Personal
Born in Rome when his father, Diego Simeone, was playing for Lazio, Simeone returned to Argentina to live with his mother at the age of four, and began his career with River Plate. In September 2019, he moved to Atlético Madrid's youth categories; as he had not signed a professional contract with River, the club was unable to retain him, and the move was later approved by FIFA. He then joined the Juvenil squad that same year.
Simeone is the son of his current manager at Atlético Madrid, Diego. His brothers Giovanni and Gianluca were also footballers, with the former having also played for Argentina internationally, and the latter retiring in 2025.
Clubs
Played together with
Abde RebbachDeportivo Alavés · 2022
Abel AguilarReal Zaragoza · 2009–2010
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid B · 1982–1986
Abelardo FernándezDeportivo Alavés · 2002–2003
Abraham MineroReal Zaragoza · 2011–2017
Adelardo RodríguezAtlético Madrid · 1959–1976
Ademola LookmanAtlético Madrid · 2026
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946- Adolfo ValenciaAtlético Madrid · 1994–1995
Adolfo ZumelzúArgentina men's national football team · 1927–1930
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Identifiers & aliases
Giuliano Simeone Baldini is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right midfielder or winger for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team.
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