Unai Simón

• Full name: Unai Simón Mendibil
• Date of birth: June 11, 1997
• Place of birth: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Nationality: Spanish
• Current club (as of 2024): Athletic Club (Athletic Bilbao)
• Youth career:
  • Early youth at Alavés
  • Joined Athletic Club youth system (Lezama)
• Senior career (high-level summary):
  • CD Basconia (Athletic's farm team)
  • Baskonia / Bilbao Athletic (Athletic Bilbao B)
  • Athletic Club first team — established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper
• International career:
  • Represented Spain at youth levels.
  • Senior Spain debut in 2020; has been Spain’s first-choice goalkeeper at major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying/UEFA Nations League matches.
  • Key performer at Euro 2020, where Spain reached the final.
• Notable attributes:
  • Strong shot-stopping and reliable in one-on-one situations
  • Good distribution with feet, aiding buildup play
  • Composed presence and command of the penalty area
• Trophies & honours (selected):
  • UEFA European Championship runner-up: UEFA Euro 2020 (with Spain)
  • Domestic and youth honours with Athletic’s reserve sides and youth teams (varied)
• Trivia:
  • Born and raised in the Basque Country and developed entirely through Athletic Club’s system after joining Lezama.
  • Known simply as “Unai” or “Unai Simón” on squad lists and shirts.

This summary covers Unai Simón’s background, playing role, club career trajectory, and his role with the Spain national team up to 2024.