Unai Simon: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

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Unai Simon

Unai Simón

Athletic Club |

Contract Until: Jun 30, 2029

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Nationality

Spain

Jersey Number

Position

Goalkeeper

Preferred Foot

right

Debut

Aug 20, 2018

Place of Birth

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Date of Birth

Jun 11, 1997

Age

Weight

88 Kg

Height

190 cm

Career Summary

Unai Simón shines as Spain’s and Athletic Club’s commanding goalkeeper, boasting a 7.13 La Liga rating this season. With 200 career domestic fixtures, he recently lifted the 2023/24 Copa del Rey and the 2024 Euros with Spain. Upcoming key tests include clashes against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Season	League	Average Rating
2020/2021	La Liga	6.8
2021/2022	La Liga	7.04
2022/2023	La Liga	6.93
2023/2024	La Liga	7.13
2024/2025	La Liga	6.9
2025/2026	La Liga	6.68

Trait	Value
Shot stopping	66
Command	83
Distribution	60
Duels	62
Reliability	38
Sweeper	33

Unai Simon Bio

Born June 11, 1997, Unai Simon age is 28 as of 2025 plays for Athletic Club. He was raised in the Murgia, a small village. Unai Simon's parents taught their son discipline, as both of them worked in the Security field. Unai Simon career took a turn after La Liga club Athletic Club spotted him at the age of 14. He joined Lezama, Bilbao's youth academy, and debuted in 2018.

Category	Details
Playing Position	Goalkeeper
Weekly Salary	€82,308
Net Worth	Approximately €2 million to €3 million
Parents	Father: Civil guard; Mother: Policewoman (Ertzaintza, Basque police)
Wife/Girlfriend	Single, no confirmed girlfriend or wife
Children	None
Endorsement Brands	Adidas, Reusch (wears Reusch Gold gloves and Adidas Copa Sense 1 boots)

Unai Simon Biography

Physical Attributes: Unai Simon height is 1.9m and Unai Simon weight falls in the range of 85kg-90kg, making him one of the tallest goalkeepers in the league.

Unai Simon Family and Early Life

Unai Simon family comprises his father, who worked as a civil guard and his mother, Maria Carmen, who was a policewoman. His family played a crucial role in nurturing Simon's ambition to become a professional footballer since his childhood. Information about Simon's family in the public domain is limited, as he values his privacy and rarely mentions them in interviews.

Unai Simon career began after he started playing for Aurrera Vitoria, a local football club based in the village of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Seeing his potential in his initial days, Unai Simon's parents decided to send him to the youth academy of Athletic Bilbao, Lezama. From that point on, Unai Simon continued to progress and consistently deliver for his team, eventually making his first-team debut in 2018.

Unai Simon Net Worth

Unai Simon net worth is estimated to be around the €2–3 million mark. His salary mainly consists of his earnings, which he gets for his service to The Athletic Club. Before coming to the current numbers, the Spanish goalkeeper used to have a weekly salary in the 3-digit range. Since then, a significant growth in his finances has been observed year by year. A major change came in the Covid era, where his salary was increased by 3 times, from €25,962/week to €82,308/week, which saw a significant jump in Unai Simon net worth. Additionally, Unai Simon national team selection further boosted his net worth.

The May 2024 extension with Bilbao also impacted his salary, securing a four-year contract through 2029. Earning €82,000 weekly, or €4.28 million annually gross, he is now among Athletic's top earners, ranking as the third-highest paid player behind Inaki Williams and Nico Williams. His endorsements remain deliberately selective, with Adidas providing gloves and training gear, alongside reported smaller regional deals in the Basque Country.

Unai Simon Salary and Contract Details

Unai Simon salary used to be only €769/week when he was given the chance to represent the Basque Team. He survived on a low wage until 2018, and after that, he saw a big jump in his salary. Unai Simon salary surged from €769/week to €25,962/week after he was elected the first-choice goalkeeper for the Spanish side. The 28-year-old Goalkeeper now earns a considerable salary at the San Mames.

Detail	Info
Contract Length	Four-year deal until June 30, 2029
Weekly Salary	€82,308
Annual Salary	€4.28 million (gross)

Unai Simon Playing Style and Strengths

Unai Simon's key strength is his quick reflexes, strong hands and strong positioning in front of the goal, which forces the attacker to go for tight angles, leading to failed shots. Additionally, he is skilled at reading and predicting the shots before they are taken, helping him to take early actions. Moreover, the Spanish Goalkeeper is also good with his feet, which makes him deceive the press. His distribution accuracy is also over 70% and can create goal-scoring chances for players like Inaki Williams and Nico Williams upfront.

Unai Simon Girlfriend

No confirmed Unai Simon Girlfriend on public record. Basque identity shapes everything about him. Fluent in Euskera alongside Spanish. Mountain hiking in Gorbeia Natural Park fills free time. Simple pleasures keep him grounded. Fame hasn't changed core personality. Charity work stays hyper-local. Basque community projects receive regular support. Family relationships remain central.

Unai Simon Awards and Achievements

As a Goalkeeper, Unai Simon trophy cabinet looks pretty decent as he holds several reputed individual achievements and major team trophies. In 2024, he helped Spain win the UEFA Euro 2024, keeping clean sheets in key matches. In 2023, he played a big role in Spain’s UEFA Nations League victory, saving crucial penalties. Additionally, for his club, Athletic Bilbao, his performance ended Bilbao's 40-year wait for a major trophy. Under best Spanish manager Luis Enrique, Simon may have a chance to fill the spaces in his Trophy cabinet.