Simone Santoro

Defensive Midfielder - Modena
13 Nov 2026
Friday
Process

Events

37
  1. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Niklas Pyyhtiä was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  3. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  6. Stripped of the captain's armband

    Moderate
    Cause
    Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
  7. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  8. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  9. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  11. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  12. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  14. Named team captain

    Moderate
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
  15. Named Player of the Match

  16. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  17. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  18. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  19. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  20. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  21. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  22. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  23. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  24. Given a personal development plan

  25. Worried by competition from a new signing Luke Mbete

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  26. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  27. Worried by competition from a new signing Iyad Mohamed

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  28. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  29. Worried by competition from a new signing Sandro Manoel

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  30. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  31. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  32. Worried by competition from a new signing Rúben Semedo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  33. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  34. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  35. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y
  36. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y
  37. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.