Giuliano Simeone

Key strength: Vision and passing

Wide creator

The weight of the Simeone surname hangs heavy at the Metropolitan Stadium, but 23-year-old Giuliano Simeone is proving he belongs. As Atlético de Madrid sit 3rd in La Liga, the Argentine right winger has quietly emerged as a key rotation piece in Diego's disciplined machine. With 5 goals and 7 assists across 32 appearances (2,457 minutes), Giuliano is exceeding the modest expectations that came with his €40m market valuation. Just 1 yellow card shows he's absorbing the Cholo mentality without the disciplinary fire that can burn young talents. Playing alongside marquee signings like 90-rated Julián Álvarez and the prolific Ademola Lookman, Simeone Jr. brings something different: a wide creator's vision that unlocks tight defenses. His 7 assists—second among wingers in the squad—reveal a player more facilitator than finisher, threading passes through the eye of needles his father demands. Atlético's form shows they're finding their rhythm, and with Giuliano earning regular minutes, the narrative shifts: can he evolve from 'the manager's son' to 'the manager's solution'?