The 14 Best Players Diego Simeone Has Managed

Ruthless strikers, unbeatable keepers and midfield warriors forged in the Cholo era and beyond. Who tops the pile? Cast your vote!

1

Antoine Griezmann

Simeone's all-time top scorer and the player he called one of the most important he ever had.

1000pts

2

Ángel Correa

The tireless Argentine forward and long-serving super-sub of Simeone's Atlético.

813pts

3

Rodri

The future Ballon d'Or midfielder who emerged in Simeone's Atlético before Manchester City.

724pts

4

Yannick Carrasco

The winger who scored in the 2016 Champions League final under Simeone.

597pts

5

Diego Godín

The commanding Uruguayan centre-back and captain of Simeone's greatest sides.

596pts

6

Radamel Falcao

The clinical striker whose goals won Simeone his first Europa League title.

517pts

7

Jan Oblak

The world-class goalkeeper behind Simeone's famously miserly defences.

423pts

8

João Félix

The record-signing Portuguese forward who showcased flashes of brilliance under Simeone.

423pts

9

Luis Suárez

The veteran striker whose goals delivered Simeone the 2020-21 LaLiga title.

423pts

10

Thibaut Courtois

The elite goalkeeper who kept goal during Simeone's first title win.

310pts

11

Filipe Luís

The dependable attacking left-back of Simeone's back-to-back finalist sides.

310pts

12

Álvaro Morata

The Spanish striker Simeone trusted across two spells to lead the Atlético attack.

172pts

13

Diego Costa

The battering-ram forward whose goals fired Simeone's Atlético to LaLiga in 2014.

172pts

14

Koke

The homegrown midfield heartbeat of Simeone's Atlético for over a decade.

172pts