UNAI SIMON NEWS

Concedes two against Girona Simon had three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory against Girona.

Impact Simon recorded three saves but conceded to Viktor Tsygankov in the 49th minute and Eric Garcia in the 75th minute. This was the first time he conceded in four games as he had kept three consecutive clean sheets against Almeria, Mallorca and Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

League leader in clean sheets Simon registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Simon earned his third consecutive clean sheet Monday. The performance also earned Simon his 12th clean sheet of the season, leading La Liga. To date, Simon and the Bilbao defense rank third in La Liga, having allowed just 21 goals in 24 matches. Simon and Bilbao will face a more stringent test when they take on a prolific Girona side next Monday that are tied for top of the league in goals scored (52 in 24 matches).

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Another two-save clean sheet Simon registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 4-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Simon began February the same way he finished January, with a two-save clean sheet. After a bit of a lull in January, he is back to top form, with five clean sheets across his last seven appearances. Simon will look to make it six in eight at Almeria on Feb. 12.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth clean sheet in last six games Simon registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's goalless draw with Cadiz.

Impact Simon ensured that Athletic Club left the match with a point on Sunday by pulling off two top-class saves. The goalless draw was a sterile affair but his talents ensured both shots he faced on-goal were effectively dealt with. The regular starter has delivered four clean sheets from his last six appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brutal day in net Simon registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Simon couldn't have drawn it up any worse Saturday, as he only faced one shot on net, which he allowed for a goal while registering zero saves. He has now gone the last two matches without a clean sheet, following a stretch where he had three clean sheets in a row. He will look to pick up his 10th clean sheet of the season in the club's next match against Cadiz on Sunday as he tries to maintain the league lead in clean sheets among all goalkeepers.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes against Sociedad Simon recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon, despite facing minimal testing moments, couldn't secure a clean sheet as he conceded an unlucky goal to Mikel Oyarzabal in the 88th minute. He has consistently started in every league game this season, boasting the most clean sheets in the league with nine, including three consecutive ones against Atletico Madrid, Las Palmas, and Sevilla prior to this game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two-save clean sheet Simon made two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Successfully saving shots from Kike Salas and Lucas Ocampos was all Simon needed to maintain a clean sheet Thursday. None of Athletic's last three opponents have scored past the in-form goalkeeper. Simon will look to make it four with his next appearance, currently scheduled against Real Sociedad on Jan. 13.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

One save in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making one save during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Simon helped Athletic Club claim all three points by shutting out Las Palmas on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the eighth in 18 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 57.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four-save clean sheet vs. Atletico Simon registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon excelled during the first half of December, with nine saves and only one goal conceded across three appearances. During the Athletic Club's home games across said first half, he logged seven saves and maintained clean sheets in both matchups.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Simon made two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.

Impact Simon allowed one goal in the second half, which unfortunately came by way of one of his teammates as he conceded an own goal. The goalkeeper has not had to make many saves in recent games, as he's recorded only eight over the past four games. Next, he'll face off against Atletico Madrid, a team that has scored 32 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Simon made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon notched his sixth clean sheet of the season, ending a six game stretch where he allowed at least one goal. Next, he'll aim for a repeat performance against Granada, a team with 19 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Simon recorded one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact Simon allowed one goal as he was beaten in the 55th minute. The goalkeeper has now failed to record a clean sheet in the past five games, and has allowed nine goals in that span. Next, he'll face off against Rayo Vallecano, a team with 16 goals in 14 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in win Simon had two saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 4-3 win over Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Simon was beaten three times against Celta, following some well-placed shots that he was unable to reach. He has now allowed seven goals in the past three games, reflecting the team's defensive struggles. However, he made a crucial penalty save in the 72nd minute, preventing the opposition from taking the lead. Next up, they will face Girona, the current league leaders in goals.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy display in win Simon registered four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Villarreal.

Impact Simon made four stops and conceded two late consolation goals in Athletic's win. This marks his longest run of games without a clean sheet this season and he will attempt to halt that streak at three matches when they host Celta Vigo on Friday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice to Villareal Simon recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Simon made only two saves and was unable to prevent Fran Perez and Hugo Duro from scoring in the 62nd and 68th minute respectively. He has started every single game this season and has made 40 saves. He has kept only one clean sheet in the last five games.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six saves Simon made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Simon had an excellent game despite ending up on the losing side, making six saves before finally giving up a goal in the 70th minute. He did well to keep a clean sheet alive for most of the match, a very difficult task anytime you are facing the rapid Barcelona attack. He will have a much easier task in his next match when he takes on Valencia.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up clean sheet in win Simon recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Simon bounced back after conceding five goals in the previous two games by securing his fifth clean sheet of the season. He didn't face much pressure in the match, making only one save. However, he has a tough matchup ahead, as he'll be up against Barcelona, the current league leaders who've scored 19 goals.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Simon made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon conceded three goals for the first time this season in Saturday's loss. In eight starts this season, he has kept four clean sheets and conceded multiple goals in four games. He faces an easier matchup Friday versus bottom-of-the-table Almeria, a side which has scored 11 goals in eight league matches this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Simon recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Simon recorded his third consecutive clean sheet and fourth out of the past five games, recording five saves while doing so. The goalkeeper will aim to continue his streak of high performances when they face off against Getafe, a team that has scored five goals in five games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 3-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Simon helped Athletic Club claim all three points by shutting out Cadiz on Saturday. It's back-to-back clean sheets for the keeper and three in his first five starts while his four saves upped his season total to 21.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Mallorca Simon recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Simon tallied his second clean sheet of the season and has kept at least nine clean sheets in every season he has played as Bilbao's starting keeper. They had the joint eighth-best defense in La Liga last season, conceding 43 goals in 38 matches, and should be at a similar level this year.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals Simon made three saves but allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Betis.

Impact Simon conceded multiple goals in two of his three appearances across August. But unlike the first of the two, when Simon logged six saves, he only logged half of that tally Sunday and did not compensate for his concessions. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself in September, beginning with a game at Mallorca on Sunday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays big role in win Simon made seven saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Simon was active between the posts and made a few huge stops, particularly when Athletic were up 2-0, to secure both the victory and the clean sheet. The former Spain international will have a tougher test Sunday when Athletic host Betis in San Mames.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in two Simon registered six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact Simon made six saves, but still allowed two goals to take the loss Saturday. He completed nine clean sheets last season while allowing 37 goals in 31 appearances. The keeper will prepare for a trip to Osasuna on Saturday, who have scored goals in the last two league outings against them.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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