Unai Simón

Simón's father, a member of the Guardia Civil from the Province of Zamora, was assigned to a security posting in the Basque Country where he met Unai's mother, a member of the Ertzaintza (the local police force);{{Cite web |last=Galiacho |first=Juan Luís |date=2023-06-18 |title=Unai Simón: El portero vasco hijo de un Guardia Civil y una ertzaina lleva a la Selección española al triunfo|trans-title=Unai Simón: The Basque goalkeeper, son of a Civil Guard leads the Spanish National Team to victory |url=https://elcierredigital.com/pizarra-deportiva/unai-simon-portero-vasco-hijo-guardia-civil-y-ertzaina |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=El Cierre Digital |language=es}} their son was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, and raised in the nearby village of Murgia.{{cite web|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/eurocopa-futbol/2021-07-04/el-pueblo-de-mikel-landa-ya-es-el-pueblo-de-unai-simon.html?outputType=amp|title=El pueblo de Mikel Landa ya es el pueblo de Unai Simón|trans-title=Mikel Landa's village is now Unai Simón's village |publisher=El País |language=es|date=4 July 2021|access-date=9 January 2022}}

He joined Athletic Bilbao's youth system in 2011 from CD Aurrerá de Vitoria,{{cite web|url=http://www.lacanteradelezama.com/entrevista-a-unai-simon/|title=Entrevista a Unai Simon|trans-title=Interview to Unai Simon|website=La Cantera de Lezama|language=es|date=11 July 2015|access-date=18 July 2017}} lodging with a family in the Bilbao area.

Simón made his debut as a senior with CD Basconia, Athletic's farm team, in the 2014–15 season, in the Tercera División.{{Cite web |title=Unai Simón |url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/players/unai-simon-mendibil |website=Athletic Club }} On 8 June 2016, he was promoted to the reserves, recently relegated to Segunda División B.{{cite web|url=http://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/16822/leaving-basconia.html|title=Leaving Basconia|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=8 June 2016|access-date=18 July 2017}} He immediately became a starter for the side, contributing with 29 appearances during the campaign.

On 2 June 2017, he was called up to the main squad for the pre-season by new first team manager José Ángel Ziganda,{{cite web|url=http://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/17960/preseason-with-the-premier-team.html|title=Preseason with the premier team|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=2 June 2017|access-date=18 July 2017}} but continued to appear exclusively for the B-team. On 13 July 2018, he signed a contract extension until 2023,{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/19190/renewal-of-unai-simon.html|title=Renewal of Unai Simón|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=13 July 2018|access-date=20 August 2018}} and was loaned to Segunda División side Elche CF two weeks later.{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/19230/unai-simon-on-loan-to-elche-cf.html|title=Unai Simón on-loan to Elche CF|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=27 July 2018|access-date=20 August 2018}}

On 15 August 2018, after Kepa Arrizabalaga's departure from the club and Iago Herrerín's injury, Simón was recalled by Athletic before he had played a match for Elche.{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/19288/recovery-of-unai-simon.html|title=Recovery of Unai Simón|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=15 August 2018|access-date=20 August 2018}} He initially appeared to be behind the older Álex Remiro in the queue for selection,{{Cite web |last=Lazcano |first=Javier Ortiz de |date=2018-08-08 |title=La salida de Kepa facilita la continuidad de Remiro |trans-title=Kepa's departure makes it easier for Remiro to continue |url=https://www.elcorreo.com/athletic/salida-kepa-facilitara-20180808223557-nt.html |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=El Correo |language=es}} but made his professional – and La Liga – debut five days later, starting in a 2–1 home win against CD Leganés.{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2018/08/21/5b7b3ce422601d0f4f8b4646.html|title=Muniain gives Berizzo his first win as Athletic Club coach|publisher=Marca|last1=García|first1=Óscar|date=21 August 2018|access-date=21 August 2018}}{{Cite web |last=Zubieta |first=Jon |date=2018-08-20 |title=Simón debuta con un paradón providencial |trans-title=Simón debuts with a providential save |url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20180821/451393160369/athletic-unai-simon-remiro-porteria-san-mames.html |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=Mundo Deportivo |language=es}} In just his third appearance in the top division, Simón played in a 1–1 draw with Real Madrid where he made several key saves and was named player of the match.{{cite web|title=Isco goal salvages point for Real Madrid away to Athletic Bilbao|url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/liga/2018-2019/isco-goal-salvages-point-for-real-madrid-away-to-athletic-bilbao_sto6932432/story.shtml|date=15 September 2018|access-date=19 September 2018|first=Graham|last=Ruthven|publisher=Eurosport}} However, when Herrerín regained full fitness in October 2018 he was made the starting goalkeeper, with Simón's only appearances over the subsequent four months coming in the Copa del Rey.

For the 2019–20 season, Simón was given the No. 1 squad number and began the campaign as first choice, keeping a clean sheet in an opening day win over FC Barcelona.{{Cite news |date=2019-08-16 |title=Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona: Aritz Aduriz hits spectacular winner |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49371762 |access-date=2025-04-11 |work=BBC Sport}} He continued his strong form throughout the season, missing two fixtures with illness and completing 33 matches in the league, conceding 29 goals{{cite web|url=https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/p/j22117.html?cat=1a&temp=2019-20&equip=6&rival=-&jug=-|title=Matches Unai Simón (filters: 2019-20 season, La Liga, Athletic Club) |website=BDFutbol|access-date=17 July 2020 }} to finish third in the Zamora Trophy rankings.{{Cite web |last=Marca |first=Redacción |date=2024-09-20 |title=Trofeo Zamora de LaLiga EA Sports 2024 - 2025 - Mejor portero Primera División |trans-title=Zamora Trophy of LaLiga EA Sports 2024–2025 – Best Goalkeeper in the First Division |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-division/zamora.html |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=Marca.com |language=es}} On the 37th, penultimate, matchday, he was sent off during the first half against Leganés for a 'last man' challenge outside the penalty area, with the resultant suspension ending his season a game early; with ten men, Athletic Bilbao lost 2–0 to end their slim hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.{{cite web|url=https://www.cdleganes.com/en/new/leganes-wins-against-athletic-at-san-mames-and-is-still-alive-0-2|title=Leganés wins against Athletic at San Mamés and is still alive (0-2)|publisher=CD Leganés|date=16 July 2020 |access-date=17 July 2020}}

In August 2020, he signed a new contract with the club running to the summer of 2025, with no buyout clause.{{Cite web |title=Unai Simón renews contract until 2025 |url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2020/08/20/unai-simon-renews-contract-until-2025 |date=20 August 2020|website=Athletic Club }}{{Cite web |title=Unai Simon signs five-year Athletic deal with no release clause |url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/unai-simon-signs-five-year-athletic-deal-with-no-release-clause-30773244 |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=OneFootball}} In January 2021, he saved a penalty from Getafe's Jaime Mata.{{Cite web |last=Herrán |first=Alfonso |date=25 January 2021 |title=Raúl y Muniain, los superleones |trans-title= Raúl and Muniain, the super-lions |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/01/25/primera/1611611735_007974.html |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Diario AS |language=es}} The following month he had a decisive role in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, stopping two of the three penalties in the shootout at the Estadio Benito Villamarín against Real Betis.{{Cite web |date=5 February 2021 |title=Unai Simón detiene dos penaltis y conduce el Athletic a semifinales |trans-title= Unai Simón saves two penalties and leads Athletic to the semifinals |url=https://www.elmundo.es/deportes/futbol/copa-del-rey/2021/02/05/601c7dc8fc6c83bf768b466f.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=ELMUNDO |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Espina |first=José A. |date=4 February 2021|title=Heroico Unai Simón |trans-title= Heroic Unai Simón |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/02/04/copa_del_rey/1612472240_437875.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}

During the 2021–22 season, he kept his place in the starting lineup and had several impressive performances, the most notable being against Levante and Getafe (both matches ending goalless).{{Cite web |last=Burgos |first=Julián |date=19 November 2021 |title=Unai Simón le niega el triunfo al Levante en medio del diluvio |trans-title= Unai Simón denies Levante the victory in the midst of the deluge|url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/11/19/primera/1637360505_858993.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Rivas |first=Jon |date=6 December 2021 |title=Unai Simón frustra al Getafe |trans-title= Unai Simón frustrates Getafe |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2021-12-06/unai-simon-frustra-al-getafe.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=El País |language=es}} In the following season, with the arrival of Ernesto Valverde, he maintained his role as an undisputed starter in the league and performed at a good level.{{Cite web |last=Herrán |first=Alfonso |date=11 February 2023 |title=El enésimo recital de Simón |trans-title= Simón's umpteenth recital|url=https://as.com/futbol/simon-se-exhibe-en-mestalla-n/ |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Aramendia |first=Arkaitz |date=13 February 2023 |title=Unai Simón, los datos de un muro en la portería del Athletic |trans-title=Unai Simón, the data of a wall in the Athletic goal |url=https://www.deia.eus/athletic/2023/02/13/unai-simon-datos-muro-porteria-6437418.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Deia |language=es}}{{Cite web |date=13 February 2023 |title=Unai Simón es un número 1 |trans-title= Unai Simón is a Number 1|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20230213/1001940117/unai-simon-numero-1.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Mundo Deportivo |language=es}} On 10 November 2023, in "one of his best moments as a professional",{{Cite web |last=Markinez |first=Iñigo |date=30 October 2023 |title=¿Está Unai Simón en el mejor momento de su carrera deportiva? |trans-title= Is this Unai Simón in the best moment of his sporting career? |url=https://cadenaser.com/euskadi/2023/10/30/esta-unai-simon-en-el-mejor-momento-de-su-carrera-deportiva-radio-bilbao/ |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=cadena SER |language=es}} he saved a penalty from Celta de Vigo striker Iago Aspas to keep the score level in a game his team went on to win.{{Cite web |date=11 November 2023 |title=El Athletic se abraza a Simón y Nico, que llegan lanzados a la Selección |trans-title=Athletic embraces Simón and Nico, who are thrown into the National Team |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/athletic-abraza-simon-nico-llegan-20231111015912-nt.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}} On 16 March 2024, he stopped another penalty from Luis Rioja of Alavés, starting a move which culminated in a goal for Athletic forty seconds later as they again went on to win;{{Cite web |date=16 March 2024|title=El Athletic duerme en Champions |trans-title=Athletic sleeps in the Champions League |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-division/cronica/2024/03/16/65f5ee3722601d2c3e8b457f.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=MARCA |language=es}} in addition, Simón consolidated his position as leader in the Zamora Trophy with his 15th clean sheet in the league.{{Cite web |date=17 March 2024 |title=Simón consolida el mejor momento de su carrera y aspira a su primer Zamora |trans-title=Simón consolidates the best moment of his career and aspires to his first Zamora |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/athletic/2024/03/17/65f6d036e2704e7a9a8b45ad.html |access-date=9 April 2024|website=MARCA |language=es}}{{Cite web |date=16 March 2024 |title=Unai Simón da alas al Athletic |trans-title=Unai Simón gives wings to Athletic |url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/laliga/20240316/1002210757/unai-simon-da-alas-athletic.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Mundo Deportivo |language=es}} At the end of the season, he extended his contract to 2029.{{Cite web |title=Athletic Club seal new deal for key player until 2029 |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2024/05/24/athletic-club-seal-new-deal-for-key-player-until-2029/ |date=24 May 2024|website=Football España }}

In October 2024, Simón was ranked in second place for the Yashin Trophy.{{Cite web |date=28 October 2024|title=Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez retains Yashin Trophy as world's best goalkeeper in 2024|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/aston-villa-and-argentina-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-retains-yashin-trophy-as-world-s-best-goalkeeper-in-2024/blt47f77564722f26b5 |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=Goal.com}} He was unavailable for the first four months of the 2024–25 season due to rehabilitation after surgery on his wrist, which was carried out immediately after the Euros tournament ended.{{Cite web |date=20 November 2024|title=Unai Simon confirms availability for Basque derby after four-month injury absence|url=https://www.football-espana.net/2024/11/20/unai-simon-confirms-availability-for-basque-derby-after-four-month-injury-absence |access-date=9 December 2024 |website=Goal.com}} He made his 200th appearance for Athletic Bilbao in January 2025.{{Cite web |title=Unai Simón reaches 200 appearances with Athletic Club |url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2025/01/19/unai-simon-reaches-200-appearances-with-athletic-club/ |date=19 January 2025|website=Athletic Club }}

Simón was selected for Spain at under-19 and under-21 levels. He was a member of the squad that won the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, albeit as the backup goalkeeper to Antonio Sivera during the tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bidebietairratia.com/noticias/basauri/2015/07/22/el-portero-del-basconia-unai-simon-gana-el-europeo-sub-19-con-espana/|title=El portero del Basconia Unai Simón gana el Europeo sub'19 con España|trans-title=Basconia goalkeeper Unai Simón wins the U19 European Championship with Spain|last=Villapun|first=Jon|date=22 July 2015|website=Bidebieta|language=es|access-date=16 April 2020}} In the same year he was in the Basque Country under-18 team that won the {{ill|Spanish regional championship|es|Campeonato de España de selecciones autonómicas de fútbol}}.

On 1 September 2017, Simón debuted with the under-21 team against Italy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/seleccion/2017/09/01/59a9b49546163fb7378b4583.html|title=Selección de España: España da un repaso a Italia|trans-title=Spanish national team: Spain reviews Italy|date=1 September 2017|website=Marca.com|language=es|access-date=16 April 2020}} He was selected for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, playing the first game of the group stage as Spain once more finished as champions (Sivera was again first-choice).{{Cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/europeo-sub-21/cronica/2019/06/30/5d18fcec268e3ea1378b457e.html|title=La Quinta de Oro|trans-title=The Golden Fifth|date=30 June 2019|website=Marca.com|language=es|access-date=16 April 2020}}

Simón received his first call-up to the senior side on 20 August 2020, for the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine.{{cite web|url=https://www.sefutbol.com/oficial-lista-convocados-seleccion-espanola-partidos-uefa-nations-league-alemania-y-ucrania|title=OFICIAL {{!}} Lista de convocados de la Selección española para los partidos de la UEFA Nations League ante Alemania y Ucrania|trans-title=OFFICIAL {{!}} List of called-up players by the Spain national team for the UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine|publisher=SEFutbol|language=es|date=20 August 2020|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=30 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830080056/https://www.sefutbol.com/oficial-lista-convocados-seleccion-espanola-partidos-uefa-nations-league-alemania-y-ucrania|url-status=dead}} Despite having made an error which led to a goal at club level a few days earlier, he was selected for his full debut on 11 November 2020, playing the entirety of a friendly against the Netherlands.{{cite web|url=https://athletic.elcorreo.com/unai-simon-debuta-seleccion-20201111195911-nt.html|title=Luis Enrique echa un capote a Simón|trans-title=Luis Enrique throws a cape on Simón|publisher=El Correo |language=es|date=12 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020}}

On 24 May 2021, Simón was included in Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.{{cite news |last1=Braidwood |first1=Jamie |title=Euro 2020 news LIVE: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain squad plus latest before England announcement |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/euro-2020-news-live-england-squad-b1852654.html |access-date=24 May 2021 |work=The Independent |date=24 May 2021}} Having displaced David de Gea as first-choice, he started all of the team's matches, and caused an own goal in the 5–3 last-16 win over Croatia when he was unable to control a long backwards pass by Pedri.{{cite news |last1=del Río |first1=José |title=Unai Simon's horrific mistake for Croatia's opener |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/uefa-euro/2021/06/28/60da04b1268e3ebe3b8b459b.html |access-date=7 July 2021 |work=Marca |date=28 June 2021}} Luis Enrique praised his mentality for having recovered from that mistake.{{cite news |title=Unai Simon and Pedri team up for shocking Spain own goal - but keeper gains 'redemption' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57643907 |access-date=7 July 2021 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 June 2021}} He then managed to save two penalties as Spain won the shootout against Switzerland in the quarter-finals after a 1–1 draw, for which he was also awarded the Star of the Match.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/026b-12a94a0fe9f1-c2503bc98c72-1000--spain-pip-swiss-on-penalties/ |title=Switzerland 1-1 Spain (pens: 1-3): La Roja pip Swiss on penalties to reach semi-finals |website=UEFA |date=2 July 2021 }} The semi-final against Italy ended with the same score, and Simón saved the first attempt in the shootout by Manuel Locatelli, but the Italians prevailed.{{cite news |title=Italy hold nerve to beat Spain on penalties and reach final |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/euro-2020-italy-hold-nerve-to-beat-spain-on-penalties-and-reach-final/article35182298.ece |access-date=7 July 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=6 July 2021}} Simón was also called up for the Spanish Olympic team for the delayed 2020 tournament in Japan.{{cite news |title=Pedri, Garcia & Torres among Spain's Euro 2020 players named in Tokyo Olympics squad |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/pedri-garcia-torres-among-spains-euro-2020-players-named-in/1c8y6858hfpia1xji4f8ej3pqi |access-date=7 July 2021 |publisher=Goal |date=29 June 2021}} With Simón as the starting goalkeeper they reached the final, but lost to Brazil.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/15234/12375555/tokyo-2020-olympics-brazil-retain-olympic-football-gold-with-malcom-extra-time-winner|title=Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Brazil retain Olympic football gold with Malcom extra-time winner|publisher=Sky Sports |date = 8 August 2021|access-date=25 October 2021}}

He was the starter at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in which Spain progressed from their group with a win, a draw and a defeat, then lost 3–0 on penalties to Morocco in the round of 16 after a goalless draw – Simón saved from Badr Benoun, but three team-mates all failed with their efforts.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63789751|title=World Cup 2022: Morocco 0–0 Spain (3–0 pens) Achraf Hakimi chips winning penalty to reach quarters |first=Shamoon|last=Hafez|date=6 December 2022|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=6 December 2022}} They had better fortune in the 2023 UEFA Nations League final six months later, where another 0–0, against Croatia, was followed by a 5–4 win in the shootout to claim the title, Simón blocking attempts from Lovro Majer and Bruno Petković.force);{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/jun/18/croatia-v-spain-nations-league-final-live|title=Croatia 0 Spain 0 (4–5 on pens): As it happened|date=18 June 2023|work=The Guardian|accessdate=20 June 2023}}

On 7 June 2024, Simón was named in Spain's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He started and played all matches except the final group stage match. He played the full 90 minutes of the final as Spain beat England to become European champions for the fourth time.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cp68zzx8x4rt|title=England 1-2 Spain: Euro 2024 final heartbreak for England as late Spain goal secures fourth European Championship|website=BBC Sport}}

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Athletic Bilbao

• Copa del Rey: 2023–24{{Cite web|url=https://as.com/futbol/copa_del_rey/final-de-copa-del-rey-en-directo-ultima-hora-de-mallorca-y-athletic-n/|title=Athletic 1-1 (4-2) Mallorca, en directo: final de Copa del Rey 2024 | Celebración del Athletic, campeón de Copa|first=Mario Reinoso del|last=Real|date=7 April 2024|website=Diario AS}}
• Supercopa de España: 2021{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=63315 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 17 de enero de 2021, en Sevilla |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 17 January 2021, in Seville |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |access-date=24 January 2021 |language=es |archive-date=24 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124230540/http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=63315 |url-status=dead }}

Spain U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2015

Spain U21

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2019{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48812993|title=Spain U21 2–1 Germany U21|work=BBC Sport |date=30 June 2019|access-date=1 July 2019}}

Spain U23

• Summer Olympic silver medal: 2020

Spain

• UEFA European Championship: 2024{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Spain 2-1 England {{!}} UEFA EURO 2024 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/2036211--spain-vs-england/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=UEFA}}
• UEFA Nations League: 2022–23{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Emma |date=18 June 2023 |title=Spain win Nations League final on penalties |language= |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65944659 |access-date=18 June 2023}}

Individual

• UEFA La Liga Revelation Team of the Year: 2019–20{{cite web|url= https://es.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/025f-0ff091d12bcc-b8388f80644f-1000--equipo-revelacion-de-la-liga-2019-20|title= Equipo Revelación de La Liga 2019/20|publisher=UEFA|date=21 July 2020}}
• La Liga Team of the Season: 2023–24{{cite news|title=Los Premios 'Team Of The Season' de LALIGA y EA SPORTS desvelan los 15 mejores jugadores de la temporada|url=https://www.laliga.com/noticias/los-premios-team-of-the-season-de-laliga-y-ea-sports-desvelan-los-15-mejores-jugadores-de-la-temporada|language=es|date=17 May 2024|access-date=17 May 2024|publisher=LaLiga}}
• La Liga Zamora Trophy: 2023–24
• IFFHS Men's UEFA Team: 2024{{cite web|title=IFFHS CONTINENTAL TEAMS 2024 - UEFA MEN|url=https://iffhs.com/posts/4119|date=15 January 2025|website=IFFHS}}

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Category:Spain men's under-21 international footballers

Category:Spain men's international footballers

Category:Olympic footballers for Spain

Category:Men's association football goalkeepers

Category:La Liga players

Category:Segunda División B players

Category:Tercera División players

Category:CD Basconia footballers

Category:Athletic Bilbao B footballers

Category:Athletic Bilbao footballers

Category:Elche CF players

Category:UEFA Euro 2020 players

Category:Footballers at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Category:2022 FIFA World Cup players

Category:UEFA Euro 2024 players

Category:UEFA Nations League–winning players

Category:CD Aurrerá de Vitoria footballers

Category:Olympic medalists in football

Category:Olympic silver medalists for Spain

Category:Medalists at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Category:UEFA European Championship–winning players

Category:21st-century Spanish sportsmen