Unai Simon
Background
AI-generatedUnai Simón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.
Role
Unai Simón is the starting goalkeeper for the Spain national football team and for Athletic Bilbao in Spain's top division. He has established himself as one of Spain's key players since making his international debut in the late 2010s.
Background
Simón came through Athletic Bilbao's youth system and became the club's first-choice goalkeeper before being called up to the senior national team. He has represented Spain at major tournaments, including European Championships, and has been part of Spain squads competing at recent World Cups.
Why they are in the news
Simón is in the news in mid-2026 as part of the Spain national team's run through the World Cup, including matches against France and Portugal that advanced Spain toward the latter stages of the tournament. His performances in goal have been noted in coverage of these knockout-stage victories.
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In the news
▶ 44sSpain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France
▶ 43sMerino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Ronaldo's World Cup career
Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo