UNAI SIMÓN
Goalkeeper · Athletic Club · La Liga
“Commanding presence who sets the tone for Spain's press.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
Unai Simón rates elite: his value comes from elite position-adjusted output and dependable high-stakes match work, with a stable trajectory and a career now at or near its peak. He is in his prime, with his peak form at Athletic Club.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €25.9M – €28.6M
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s.
GPS / value trend
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Scouting report
Strengths
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Analysis overview
Unai Simón plays like a keeper who wants to be involved, not sheltered. He is aggressive in stepping out behind a high line, reads danger early, and brings physical authority when balls come into his zone. In possession, he is clean and decisive, helping Spain hold their shape while he handles pressure with calm hands and sharp positioning.
Playing style
Player intelligence
Workrate
The unglamorous work: tackles, interceptions, duels, passing, fouls won, minutes and discipline, against his position
Ball progression
Estimated progressive passes and carries, against his position
Team impact
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Performance overview
2026/27 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 10 | 0 | 0 | 855 | 7.21 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 855 | 7.21 |
Form (last 10 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Goalkeeping
Saves
2.74
per 90
Save rate
74%
saves ÷ (saves + goals conceded)
Conceded
0.95
per 90
Pass accuracy
71%
Passes
33.2
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 |  Getafe | La Liga | W4-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Oct 21 |  Levante | La Liga | L3-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Oct 17 |  Valencia | La Liga | D0-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Oct 6 |  Croatia | Nations League | W1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Sep 29 | Croatia | Nations League | W4-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Sep 26 |  England | Nations League | W2-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
La Liga855 (100%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Athletic Club | La Liga | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.13 |
| 2025/26 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.76 |
| 2024/25 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.10 |
| 2023/24 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.11 |
| 2022/23 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.77 |
| 2021/22 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.91 |
| 2020/21 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.67 |
| 2019/20 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.84 |
Career highlights
Copa del Rey
2023/2024
Super Cup
2021
UEFA European Championship
2024
UEFA Nations League
2022/2024
UEFA U19 Championship
2014/2015
Spell detail
Apps
287
Goals
0
Assists
0
Minutes
23,966
By season
| 2026/27 | La Liga | 9 app | 0 g | 7.13 |
| 2025/26 | La Liga | 46 app | 0 g | 6.76 |
| 2024/25 | La Liga | 36 app | 0 g | 7.10 |
| 2023/24 | La Liga | 37 app | 0 g | 7.11 |
| 2022/23 | La Liga | 35 app | 0 g | 6.77 |
| 2021/22 | La Liga | 34 app | 0 g | 6.91 |
Goals by season
0 goals in the spell
International career
Spain
National-team finishes
- UEFA Nations LeagueRunner-up · 2024/2026
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner · 2024
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner · 2022/2024
- Olympics MenRunner-up · 2021
- UEFA Nations LeagueRunner-up · 2020/2022
World Cup 2026
Spain
Spain's tournament →Apps
8
Minutes
750
Goals
0
Assists
0
Avg rating
7.05