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Diego Simeone

Atlético Madrid· LaLiga · Argentina flagArgentina

Employed5-3-2Counter AttackLaLiga hub →
GafferScore

90/ 100

Elite

98th percentile of covered managers

Developing sampleUpdated today

CAREER & CONTRACT RECORD NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THIS MANAGER.

Current role
Head Coach
Current base shape
5-3-2
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
Not yet available
Date of birth
Not yet available
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
Counter Attack
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: LaLigaUpdated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — club relationship verified to the 20 August 2026 baseline

Analytical summary

Diego Simeone builds Atlético Madrid around defensive structure first and springs quickly through the lines once the ball is won. Provisional editorial tactical profile.

Global GafferLens rank
#6 of 260

GafferLens-covered managers

LaLiga rank
#2 of 20

LaLiga managers

Percentile
98th

GafferLens-covered managers

Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
Not yet verified

Derived from date of birth

Counter AttackDefensive OrganisationFast Transition
Tactical profile
AttackVery high9197th
DefenceVery high9799th
PressingHigh8687th
PossessionHigh8584th
Build-UpVery high9093rd
TransitionVery high9799th
Player DevelopmentVery high9097th
Tactical FlexibilityVery high9196th

Updated today · Confidence LOW · Source: GafferLens editorial review — club relationship verified to the 20 August 2026 baseline

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