Juan Ernesto Simón (born 2 March 1960) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a defender.
Career
Early years
Born in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Simón started his career with Newell's Old Boys in 1977, at age 9. In 1979, he was part of the Argentina national under-20 football team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He received his first call up to the full Argentina team in 1980.
France
Simón moved to France in 1983 to play for Monaco, in 1986 he joined Strasbourg where he played until 1988.
Return to Argentina
In 1988 Simón returned to Argentina joining Boca Juniors, he won several titles with the club including their first official league title for eleven years in 1992. He was a key part of their defence during the late 80's and early 90s. In 1990, he was part of the Argentina squad that reached the World Cup final. He retired in 1994.
Honours
Monaco
Ligue 1 runner-up: 1983-84
Coupe de France: 1984–85
Trophée des Champions: 1985
Boca Juniors
Primera División: 1992 Apertura
Supercopa Libertadores: 1989
Recopa Sudamericana: 1990
Copa Master: 1992
Copa de Oro: 1993
Copa Iberoamericana runner-up: 1994
Argentina U20
FIFA World Youth Championship: 1979
FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1990
Individual
South American Team of the Year: 1989, 1990
External links
Racing Strasbourg player profile
“Para ser un gran jugador tenés que tener suerte y estar en el lugar indicado”, Semanario Colón Doce, 2008