Biography
Who is Giuliano Simeone?
Early life and youth career
Giuliano Simeone Baldini was born in Rome, Italy, on December 18, 2002. At the time of his birth, his father, Diego Simeone, was playing professional football for the Italian club Lazio. When he was four, Giuliano moved to Argentina to live with his mother. He began his youth football career at the club River Plate.
In September 2019, he transitioned to the youth system of the Spanish club Atlético Madrid. Because he had not yet signed a professional contract with River Plate, the move was approved by FIFA, allowing him to join the Juvenil squad that same year.
Professional club experience
Giuliano made his senior debut for the Atlético Madrid B team on January 17, 2021, during a match against UD Poblense where he scored a goal. Following a relegation that season, he scored eight goals in 11 matches between November and December. He debuted for the senior Atlético Madrid side on April 20, 2022, against Granada.
In July 2022, he went on loan to Real Zaragoza in the Segunda División, where he scored his first professional goal against CD Lugo. By July 2023, he extended his contract with Atlético Madrid until 2028 and moved on loan to Deportivo Alavés for one year. During a pre-season friendly against Burgos CF in August 2023, he suffered a fibula fracture and an ankle injury.
International football career
Giuliano represented Argentina at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Later that year, on November 19, 2024, he made his debut for the senior Argentina national team in a World Cup qualification match against Peru. This appearance made him the second son of Diego Simeone to play for Argentina, joining his brother Giovanni.
On March 25, 2025, he scored his first international goal during a victory against Brazil. In May 2026, manager Lionel Scaloni selected him for the 26-man squad competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He started his first game of the tournament on June 27, 2026, in a group stage victory against Jordan.
Family background
The athlete is the son of Diego Simeone, who also serves as his manager at Atlético Madrid. His family has a deep connection to professional football. He has two brothers, Giovanni Simeone and Gianluca Simeone, who are also footballers. Giovanni has played for Argentina at the international level, while Gianluca retired from his professional career in 2025.
Birthday and age
Giuliano Simeone was born on December 18, 2002, which makes Giuliano 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Giuliano shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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