Here are the stats you need to know between Diego Simeone and Unai Emery
Who is the better manager, Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone or Villareal’s Unai Emery? Many of you would have already made their decision after seeing the title of the article.
It’s a no-brainer that the Argentine was a better player than Emery as the latter didn’t play much games in his player career. But toady we will analyze the rivalry between these two legends.
This article will tell you about the managerial stats between Diego Simeone and Unai Emery.
Head-To-Head Rivalry (Simeone vs Emery)
- Games – 19
- Simeone wins – 8
- Emery wins – 0
- Draws – 11
- Simeone’s team’s goals – 33
- Emery’s team’s goals – 17
Player Career (Diego Simeone)
Club Career
- Appearances – 535
- Goals – 82
- Assists – 16
- Minutes per goal – 502
UEFA Champions League
- Appearances – 37
- Goals – 6
- Assists – 3
- Minutes per goal – 485
National Team
- Appearances – 102
- Goals – 10
- Assists – 7
The stats are so clear. With a total of 11 wins, Diego Simeone has won more games than Unai Emery in a H2H rivalry. However, the Spanish legend has won more titles than Simeone.
In a matter of act, Atletico Madrid will never forget Diego Simeone’s era. But we can’t deny the fact that Unai Emery has really done a great job in lifting four UEFA Europa League titles.
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Unai Emery’s four years stint at Sevilla will always be remembered by football fans. He won three UEL titles in a row with the club (2014, 2015, 2016). In 2016, Sevilla sacked him and then he went on to become manager for PSG, Arsenal and Villareal.
Awards & Achievements
Diego Simeone
- WORLD’S BEST CLUB COACH X1
- LA LIGA X2
- COPA DEL REY X1
- SUPERCOPA DE ESPANA X1
- UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE X2
- UEFA SUPERCUP X2
Unai Emery
- LIGUE ONE X1
- FRENCH CUP X2
- FRENCH LEAGUE CUP X2
- UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE X4
- FRENCH SUPER CUP X2
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