Henrique Simeone

Henrique Simeone
Personal information
Full name Henrique Simeone Koifman
Date of birth (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Tigres UANL
Number 34
Youth career
–2025 Botafogo
2025– Tigres UANL
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2026– Tigres UANL 2 (0)
International career
2026– Mexico U20 1 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Winner2026 MexicoRoster
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 May 2026

Henrique Simeone Koifman (born 12 June 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tigres UANL. Born in Brazil, he is has been called up to represent Mexico internationally at youth level.

Early life

Simeone was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to a Mexican father and Brazilian mother.[1]

Club career

As a youth player, Simeone joined the youth academy of Brazilian side Botafogo. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Mexican side Tigres UANL during September 2025 and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2026.[2]

International career

In July 2026, Simeone was called up by Alex Diego to participate with Mexico at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[3] He would go on to help Mexico win the tournament.[4]

Style of play

Simeone plays as a midfielder. Spanish news website Bolavip wrote in 2026 that "besides his exceptional ball-winning ability, he possesses remarkable vision and passing skills that make him a very dynamic player".[5]

Career statistics

Club

As of 24 May 2026[6][2]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tigres UANL 2025–26 Liga MX 20———20
Career total 2000000020

Honours

Mexico U20

Individual

References

  1. ↑ Lara, Evaristo (27 August 2025). "Henrique Simeone, jugador del Botafogo de Brasil convocado por México". UNANIMO Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 Henrique Simeone at WorldFootball.net
  3. ↑ "Sub-20 Convocatoria lista para el torneo de la Concacaf".
  4. ↑ "México derrota a Estados Unidos y es campeón Sub-20 de Concacaf".
  5. ↑ "Quién es Henrique Simeone, el nuevo crack de Tigres UANL que debuta ante Xolos por Liga MX" [Who is Henrique Simeone, the new star of Tigres UANL who debuts against Xolos in Liga MX] (in Spanish). Bolavip. 3 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Henrique Simeone at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Camberos, Ramos, Contreras headline U-20 Championship Best XI".
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