Davide Simoncini (born 30 August 1986) is a Sanmarinese

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who plays as a defender for Sammarinese club

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Club career

Simoncini played for A.C. Libertas from 2005 until 2020, when he signed for S.P. Tre Fiori. He has enjoyed success at both clubs, winning the

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twice with Libertas.

International career

Simoncini made his debut for

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in 2006 in a friendly against

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, coming on as a substitute. He is ''La Serenissima's'' third most capped player and the most capped player still active. Simoncini and his twin brother, Aldo, both scored an

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each against

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on 7 September 2010, becoming the first twins to accomplish such a feat in an international competition.

Personal life

He is the twin brother of fellow San Marino international footballer Aldo Junior Simoncini. He works as an accountant.

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* Sammarinese men's footballers San Marino men's international footballers 1986 births Living people Sammarinese twins AC Libertas players Tre Fiori FC players Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio players Men's association football defenders {{SanMarino-footy-bio-stub