Giovanni Simeone

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Not to be confused with Giovanni Simeoni.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Simeone and the second or maternal family name is Baldini.
Giovanni Simeone
Personal information
Full name Giovanni Pablo Simeone Baldini
Date of birth (1995-07-05) 5 July 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Napoli
(on loan from Hellas Verona)
Number 18
Youth career
0000–2008 Rayo Majadahonda
2008–2013 River Plate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 River Plate 27 (2)
2015–2016 → Banfield (loan) 34 (12)
2016–2017 Genoa 35 (12)
2017–2020 Fiorentina 74 (20)
2019–2020 → Cagliari (loan) 37 (12)
2020–2022 Cagliari 34 (6)
2021–2022 → Hellas Verona (loan) 35 (17)
2022– Hellas Verona 0 (0)
2022– → Napoli (loan) 8 (2)
International career
2015 Argentina U20 12 (10)
2016 Argentina U23 3 (0)
2018– Argentina 5 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Argentina
South American U-20 Championship
Winner 2015 Uruguay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2022 (UTC)

Giovanni Pablo Simeone Baldini (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoˈβani simeˈone]; born 5 July 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli, on loan from Hellas Verona, and the Argentina national team.

Early life

The son of former Argentine international footballer Diego Simeone and Carolina Baldini, Giovanni Simeone was born in Madrid, España,[2][3][4][5] while his father was playing for Atlético Madrid.[6]

His family moved to Italy in 1997, but later returned to Spain in 2003 following his father's career club changes.[7] Two years later he moved to Argentina, and joined River Plate's youth setup in 2008 when his father was appointed coach of the first team.[8] He has two younger brothers, Gianluca and Giuliano, both footballers.[9]

Club career

River Plate

After progressing through the youth ranks, Simeone signed a three-year professional deal with the club in November 2011.[10] In July 2013, he was called up by the main squad for the pre-season;[11] Simeone made his league debut on 4 August 2013, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away defeat against Gimnasia La Plata.[12] Later that month he renewed his contract, signing until 2016.[13] Simeone scored his first professional goal on 8 September, netting the second of a 3–0 home win against Tigre.[14]

Loan to Banfield

On 6 July 2015, Simeone joined fellow Argentine Primera División side Banfield on a season-long loan deal.[15] On 12 July 2015, he scored the match-winning goal on his debut in a 1–0 victory against Quilmes.[16]

Genoa

On 18 August 2016, Simeone signed for Italian club Genoa for €3 million.[17][18] He scored his first goal, on his first start for the club, in a 1–1 draw with Pescara on 25 September 2016.[19] On 27 November, Simeone netted a brace in Genoa 3–1 win over Serie A leaders Juventus.[20]

Fiorentina

Among speculation of Atlético Madrid's interest in signing the young player to be coached by his father Diego Simeone, Giovanni signed with Serie A club Fiorentina on 16 August 2017, for an undisclosed fee. On 29 April 2018, Simeone scored his first hat-trick in Fiorentina's 3–0 league win against Napoli.[21]

Cagliari

On 30 August 2019, Simeone joined Cagliari on a year-long loan deal from Fiorentina, including an obligatory purchase clause at the end of the period.[22] On 1 September, he made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Inter Milan.[23] Simeone's first goal came on 15 September, in a 3–1 win against Parma.[24] After an inconsistent first part of the season,[25][26] he scored in four consecutive games upon returning from the COVID-19 lockdown; he finished the seasons with 12 goals overall.[27]

In the following season, Simeone scored a brace in a 3–2 win against Torino;[28] he ended the 2020–21 season with six goals scored.[29]

Hellas Verona

On 26 August 2021, Simeone joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on a season-long loan deal with an option to make the deal permanent.[30] On 24 October, he scored all four goals in a 4–1 win over Lazio.[31] It was his second hat-trick in Serie A, and both came against sides managed by Maurizio Sarri.[31] On 30 October, Simeone netted two goals against Juventus, for the second time in his career, as Verona won 2–1.[32]

On 17 June 2022, he joined Hellas Verona on a permanent deal with a contract lasting until 2026.[33]

Loan to Napoli

On 18 August 2022, Simeone joined Napoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[34] On 7 September, he scored a goal on his Champions League debut in a 4–1 victory over Liverpool, in which he celebrated his goal by bursting into tears and kissing a tattoo of the Champions League logo which he got at the age of 13.[35]

International career

Simeone holds both Argentine and Spanish nationality, as well as carrying Italian ancestry, but represents Argentina internationally.[36] Capped for Argentina at under-20 level, Simeone finished as top scorer at the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship, helping Argentina win its fifth title in the competition.[37]

On 8 September 2018, Simeone scored on his senior international debut, in a 3–0 friendly win over Guatemala in Los Angeles.[38] He was part of a team that won the friendly Adidas Cup against Mexico in November 2018.[39][40]

Style of play

Simeone is an elegant yet powerful and opportunistic forward with an eye for goal,[41][42][43][44] who is capable of playing anywhere along the front line;[citation needed] although he has been deployed as a second striker,[citation needed] he has also been used in a central role as a main striker,[8] and is a competent and efficient finisher with both feet,[45] despite being naturally right footed.[citation needed]

A tenacious and energetic player,[46] he is known for his work-rate and defensive contribution off the ball,[8] and often drops into midfield in order to help his team win back possession.[citation needed] He is also known for his speed and intelligent attacking movement, which enables him to create space and provide depth for his team.[citation needed]

Regarded as a promising young player,[8] he also possesses good technical skills,[46] as well as flair and finesse on the ball, and is capable of linking-up with his teammates and bringing other forwards into play.[citation needed]

Personal life

On 1 January 2014, aged 18, Simeone obtained Spanish citizenship.[36] He married Giulia Coppini in 2021.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 8 November 2022[47]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
River Plate 2013–14 Argentine Primera División 17 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 2
2014 Argentine Primera División 7 0 0 0 4[a] 2 0 0 11 2
2015 Argentine Primera División 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 27 2 2 0 4 2 0 0 33 4
Banfield (loan) 2015 Argentine Primera División 18 7 1 0 — 0 0 19 7
2016 Argentine Primera División 16 5 1 0 0 0 — 17 5
Total 34 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 12
Genoa 2016–17 Serie A 35 12 1 1 — — 36 13
2017–18 Serie A 0 0 1 1 — — 1 1
Total 35 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 37 14
Fiorentina 2017–18 Serie A 38 14 2 0 — — 40 14
2018–19 Serie A 36 6 4 2 — — 40 8
Total 74 20 6 2 0 0 0 0 80 22
Cagliari (loan) 2019–20 Serie A 37 12 0 0 — — 37 12
Cagliari 2020–21 Serie A 33 6 0 0 — — 33 6
2021–22 Serie A 1 0 1 0 — — 2 0
Total 71 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 72 18
Hellas Verona (loan) 2021–22 Serie A 35 17 0 0 — — 35 17
Hellas Verona 2022–23 Serie A 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Napoli (loan) 2022–23 Serie A 8 2 0 0 5[b] 4 — 13 6
Career total 284 83 13 4 9 6 0 0 306 93
  1. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

International

As of match played 20 November 2018[47]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Argentina 2018 5 1
Total 5 1
Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simeone goal.[48]
List of international goals scored by Giovanni Simeone
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 7 September 2018 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, United States  Guatemala 3–0 3–0 Friendly [49]

Honours

River Plate

Argentina U20

Individual

References

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  5. ^ Tres futbolistas y un biberón... ¿Conoces a los hijos de Simeone?, revista ¡Hola!, 30 de septiembre de 2016.
  6. ^ "Celeste Godoy, la musa de Giovanni Simeone" [Celeste Godoy, the muse of Giovanni Simeone]. Goal.com (in Spanish). 15 May 2014. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
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External links

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