The Argentine football manager, Diego Simeone, has signed a new long-term deal with Atletico Madrid. He joined the club as head manager in 2011 and will be part of them until 2027. Under his management, Atletico Madrid has dominated several seasons in football and is having an incredible 2024–24 season.
Simeone has managed Atletico for more than 650 games and has a win percentage of more than 60%. Under his management, they won La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Super Cup, and finished runner-up twice in the UEFA Champions League. He has been the perfect successor for Madrid and has carried their legacy.
Well, this never-ending story is going to continue for at least 16 years. They would love to add some more trophies to their cabinet. Diego Simeone is yet to win the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League and is aiming to win them in the upcoming season. Whether he and Atletico Madrid will win more trophies, only time will tell. Till then, let us look at all the stats and achievements of Simeone as a manager with Atletico Madrid.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Diego Pablo Simeone Gonzalez
- Date of birth: April 28, 1970
- Age: 53 years old
- Nationality: Argentina
- Playing career: 1987-2006
- Playing position: Midfielder
- Managerial career: 2006-present
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Stats and Achievements as a Manager with Atletico Madrid
Stats
Team | Year | Appearances | Win | Draw | Loss |
Atletico Madrid | 2011-present | 650+ | 385 | 150 | 115 |
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Achievements
- 2x La Liga (2013-14 and 2020-21)
- 2x UEFA Europa League (2011-12 and 2017-18)
- 2x UEFA Super Cup (2012 and 2018)
- Copa del Rey (2012-13)
- Supercopa (2014)
- UEFA Champions League runner-up (2013-14 and 2015-16)
- 4x La Liga Coach of the Year (2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, and 2020-21)
- European Coach of the Season (2011-12)
- 3x Miguel Munoz Trophy (2013-14, 2015-16, and 2020-21)
- IFFHS World’s Best Club Coach (2016)
- IFFHS Club Coach of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Konex Award (2020)
To be honest, this is one of the best resumes as a coach, and Atletico Madrid is blessed to have him as their coach.
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