
Simone Rota
Kaya FC-Iloilo/D/
Player Info
Simone Rota is a Filipino-Italian central defender and a stalwart for Kaya FC-Iloilo in the Philippines Football League, known for his leadership, composure, and defensive organization. At 41, he brings a wealth of experience from a career that began in Italy before he became a cornerstone of Philippine football. Rota moved to the Philippines and became a naturalized citizen, earning caps for the Azkals and becoming a key figure in their defensive line. At club level with Kaya, he has been instrumental in their success, winning multiple PFL titles and leading their historic AFC Champions League qualifying campaigns. Standing 178cm, he is a defender who relies on excellent positioning, timing, and reading of the game. Captain for both club and country, Rota is revered for his professionalism and calm under pressure. He is a legend of the modern Philippine game, a defender whose intelligence and leadership have been foundational to his team's achievements.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2018/12/31
Signed
2017/07/27
Transfer
2017/01/16
Transfer
2009/06/29
Loan Ended
2008/06/30
Loan
2006/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2023-2024
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
6
Minutes Per Game
523
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
56
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
18
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
7
Interceptions Per Game
10
Clearances Per Game
52
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
5
Be Fouled Per Game
1


