Name Giovanni Simeone Playing position Role Footballer | Number 11 Height 1.80 m Grandparents Don Carlos Simeone | |
Full name Giovanni Pablo Simeone Baldini Date of birth (1995-07-05) 5 July 1995 (age 20) Parents Diego Simeone, Carolina Baldini Siblings Giuliano Simeone, Gianluca Simeone Similar People Diego Simeone, Angel Correa, Carolina Baldini, Mauricio Cuero | ||
Giovanni simeone 2015 ll sudamericano sub 20 1ra fase
Giovanni Simeone Baldini (born 5 July 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club Fiorentina.
Contents
- Giovanni simeone 2015 ll sudamericano sub 20 1ra fase
- Giovanni simeone incredible goals skills assists 2017 hd
- Early life
- River Plate
- Loan to Banfield
- Genoa
- International career
- Style of play
- Club
- International
- References
Giovanni simeone incredible goals skills assists 2017 hd
Early life
The son of former Argentina international footballer Diego Simeone and Carolina Baldini, Giovanni Simeone was born in Buenos Aires while his father was playing for Atlético Madrid. His family moved to Italy in 1997, but later returned to Spain in 2003 following his father's career club changes. 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. He has two younger brothers, Gianluca and Giuliano. He holds both Argentine and Spanish nationality, but represents Argentina internationally.
River Plate
After progressing through the youth ranks, Simeone signed a three-year professional deal with the club in November 2011. In July 2013 he was called up by the main squad for the pre-season, Simeone made his league debut on 4 August 2013, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 away loss against Gimnasia La Plata. Later that month he renewed his contract, signing until 2016. Simeone scored his first professional goal on 8 September, netting the second of a 3–0 home win against Tigre.
Loan to Banfield
On 6 July 2015, Simeone joined fellow Argentine Primera División side Banfield on a season-long loan deal. On 12 July 2015, he scored the match-winning goal on his debut in a 1–0 victory against Quilmes.
Genoa
On 18 August 2016, Simeone signed for Italian club Genoa for €3 million. He scored his first goal, on his first start for the club in a 1–1 draw with Pescara on 25 September 2016. On 27 November, Simeone netted a brace in Genoa's 3–1 win over Serie A leaders, Juventus.
International career
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.
Style of play
Simeone is an elegant yet powerful forward with an eye for goal, who is capable of playing anywhere along the front line; although he has been deployed as a second striker, he has also been used in a central role as a main striker, and is a competent and efficient finisher with both feet, despite being naturally right footed. A tenacious and energetic player, he is known for his work-rate and defensive contribution off the ball, and often drops into midfield in order to help his team win back possession. He is also known for his speed and intelligent attacking movement, which enables him to create space and provide depth for his team. Regarded as a promising young player, he also possesses good technical skills, as well as flair and finesse on the ball, and is capable of linking-up with his teammates and bringing other forwards into play.