Giovanni Simeone

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Simeone and the second or maternal family name is Baldini.
Giovanni Simeone
Personal information
Full name Giovanni Simeone Baldini
Date of birth (1995-07-05) 5 July 1995
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Genoa
Number 9
Youth career
2008–2013 River Plate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 River Plate 27 (2)
2015–2016 → Banfield (loan) 34 (12)
2016– Genoa 11 (4)
National team‡
2015 Argentina U20 12 (10)
2016 Argentina U23 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 December 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 November 2016

Giovanni Simeone Baldini (born 5 July 1995) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Genoa.

Early life

The son of former Argentina international footballer Diego Simeone and Carolina Baldini, Giovanni Simeone was born in Madrid while his father was playing for Atlético Madrid.[1] 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, Giuliano and Gianluca. He holds both Argentine and spanish nationality, but represents Argentina internationally.[2]

Club career

River Plate

After progressing through the youth ranks, Simeone signed a three-year professional deal with the club in November 2011.[3] In July 2013 he was called up by the main squad for the pre-season,[4] Simeone made his league debut on August 4, 2013, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 away loss against Gimnasia La Plata.[5] Late in the month he renewed his link, signing until 2016.[6] Simeone scored his first professional goal on 8 September, netting the second of a 3–0 home win against Tigre.[7]

Loan to Banfield

On 6 July 2015, Simeone joined fellow Argentine Primera División side Banfield on a season-long loan deal.[8] On 12 July 2015, he scored the match-winning goal on his debut in a 1–0 victory against Quilmes.[9]

Genoa

On 18 August 2016, Simeone signed for Italian club Genoa.[10] Simeone scored his first goal, on his first start for the club in a 1-1 draw with Pescara on 25 September 2016.[11] On 27 November, Simeone netted a brace in Genoa's 3-1 win over Serie A leaders, Juventus.[12]

International career

Capped for Argentina at the 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.[13]

Career statistics

Club

(Correct as of 7 December 2014)

Club Season League Cup International Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
River Plate 2013–14 1720000172
2014–15 75074144
Total 2420074316
Career total 2420074316

Honours

Club

River Plate

International

Argentina U20

References

  1. ↑ "Celeste Godoy, la musa de Giovanni Simeone" [Celeste Godoy, the muse of Giovanni Simeone]. Goal.com (in Spanish). May 15, 2014. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Simeone tiene pasaporte comunitario" [Simeone has the EU passport] (in Spanish). La Página Millonaria. January 1, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Filho de Simeone assina contrato com o River Plate" [Simeone's son signs contract with River Plate] (in Portuguese). Diário Lance!. November 3, 2011. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ "El "bautismo" para los pibes" [The "baptism" for the kids] (in Spanish). La Página Millonaria. July 16, 2013. Archived from the original on July 19, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Gimnasia derrotó por 1–0 a River, en el Bosque" [Gimnasia defeated River by 1–0 in Bosque] (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. August 4, 2013. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Giovanni Simeone firmó y renovó contrato en River por tres años" [Giovanni Simeone signed and renewed contract with River for three years] (in Spanish). Infobae. August 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  7. ↑ "River se despertó en el 2º tiempo y venció a Tigre" [River woke up in the 2nd half and defeated Tigre] (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. September 8, 2013. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Transfert : Giovanni Simeone (River Plate) prêté à Banfield" [Transfer: Giovanni Simeone (River Plate) was loaned to Banfield]. L'Equipe (in French). 6 July 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "Banfield festejó por Giovanni Simeone" [Banfield celebrated by Giovanni Simeone]. Argentine Football Association. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Simeone ufficiale, venerdi' conferenza" [Simeone official conference on Friday] (in Italian). Genoa C.F.C. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  11. ↑ "Genoa 1-1 Pescara". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 September 2016.
  12. ↑ "Serie A leaders Juventus blown away by Genoa in half an hour". Reuters. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Giovanni Simeone is champion and top scorer". CONMEBOL. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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