Giovanni Simeone

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

In a Torino side languishing in 12th place with just one win from their last five matches, Giovanni Simeone has emerged as the Granata's most reliable attacking outlet. The 29-year-old Argentine target man—son of Atlético Madrid legend Diego Simeone—has hit the ground running in Turin, netting 2 goals in just 4 appearances for a clinical return of a goal every 180 minutes. Known as 'Cholito,' Simeone brings exactly the dimension Paolo Vanoli's attack was missing: intelligent movement off the shoulder of defenders and deft link-up play that creates space for teammates. His 65-rated shooting and innate striker's instincts have made him the focal point of Torino's build-up, complementing creative talents like Zakaria Aboukhlal operating in the pockets behind him. While his modest €10 million valuation won't turn heads in the transfer market, his spatial awareness and hold-up play transform Torino's transition game. In a season threatening to drift toward mid-table mediocrity, Simeone's goal-scoring touch offers a genuine pathway toward the European places—if the Granata can find consistency around him.