Diego Simonet facts for kids
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| Full name | Diego Esteban Simonet Moldes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 December 1989 Vicente López, Argentina |
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| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Montpellier Handball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Argentina | 90 | (458) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Diego Esteban Simonet Moldes (born December 26, 1989) is a talented handball player from Argentina. He plays as a centre back for the club Montpellier Handball and is also a key member of the Argentina men's national handball team.
Diego has represented Argentina in many big competitions. These include the 2011 World Men's Handball Championship in Sweden, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the 2013 World Men's Handball Championship in Spain, and the 2015 World Men's Handball Championship in Qatar. His strong play helped Argentina win several continental championships over the years.
Diego comes from a family of handball players. His two brothers, Sebastian and Pablo, have also played for Argentina in Olympic and World Championship events.
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Diego's Handball Journey
Diego Simonet started his professional handball career playing for clubs in Europe. He joined Montpellier Handball in France, where he plays as a centre back. This position is very important in handball, as the centre back often controls the team's attacks and helps set up goals.
Playing for Argentina
Diego has been a vital part of the Argentina men's national handball team since 2010. He has played in over 90 matches for his country and scored more than 450 goals. This makes him one of Argentina's top players.
He has helped Argentina achieve great success in various tournaments:
- Pan American Games: Diego won gold medals with Argentina in 2011, 2019, and 2023. He also earned a silver medal in 2015.
- South and Central American Championship: His team won gold in 2020 and silver in both 2022 and 2024.
- South American Games: Argentina, with Diego, won gold in 2022 and silver in 2018.
Club Achievements
With his club team, Montpellier, Diego has also celebrated victories. In 2016, his team won the Coupe de la Ligue, which is a major handball cup in France.
Awards and Recognition
Diego Simonet has received special awards for his excellent performance in handball.
- Clubs
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2016
- 2020 South and Central American Men's Handball Championship: Best right wing
See also
In Spanish: Diego Simonet para niños
