Unai Simon

Unai Simon Mendibil (born 11 June 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.

Club Career

Simon was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, and joined Athletic Bilbao's youth system in 2011, from CD Aurrera de Vitoria. He made his debut as a senior with the farm team in the 2014–15 season, in the Tercera Division.

On 8 June 2016, Simon was promoted to the reserves, freshly relegated to Segunda Division B. He immediately became a starter for the side, contributing with 29 appearances during the campaign.

On 2 June 2017, Simon was called up to the main squad for the pre-season by new first team manager Jose Angel Ziganda, but continued to appear exclusively for the Bs. On 13 July 2018, he signed a contract extension until 2023, and was loaned to Segunda Division side Elche CF two weeks later.

On 15 August 2018, after Kepa Arrizabalaga's departure from the club and Iago Herrerin's injury, Simon was recalled by Athletic.

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