Declan Rice vs Unai Simón Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Declan Rice vs Unai Simón stats this season (2026/27): Rice 0 goals and 5 assists in 9 league games for Arsenal; Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club. At World Cup 2026: Rice 1 goals in 7 games, Simón 0 in 8.
Declan Rice vs Unai Simón: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Declan Rice | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Goalkeeper |
| Club | Arsenal | Athletic Club |
| Nationality | England | Spain |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 80 | — |
| International goals | 8 | — |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 37 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 5 | 0 |
Did you know: Declan Rice
- Chelsea released him from their academy. He became a West Ham first-team regular by 2017 and succeeded Mark Noble as club captain in 2022.
- He led West Ham to the 2023 Europa Conference League and was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He made 245 appearances for West Ham before Arsenal signed him in July 2023.
- The £100 million fee was a club record and made him joint-most-expensive English player in history.
Did you know: Unai Simón
- He was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz in 1997, joined Athletic's academy in 2011 and made his La Liga debut in 2018. He has never played senior football for another club.
- At the 2026 World Cup he went 650 minutes without conceding and finished with seven clean sheets, the most by a goalkeeper at a single World Cup. Spain beat France 2–0 and Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the last two rounds.
- He won the 2026 Yashin Trophy for the world's best goalkeeper, two years after finishing second in the same vote.
- He played the full Euro 2024 final as Spain beat England 2–1, and won the 2023 Nations League final on penalties against Croatia.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Declan Rice score in World Cup 2026? +
Declan Rice scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Declan Rice have? +
Declan Rice has earned 80 international caps and scored 8 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Declan Rice or Unai Simón? +
Declan Rice and Unai Simón were both World Cup 2026 stars. Declan Rice scored 1 goal while Unai Simón scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Unai Simón's international stats? +
Unai Simón represents Spain internationally.
What club did Unai Simón play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Unai Simón scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 37 appearances. They play for Spain.
Declan Rice vs Unai Simón: Stats Overview
Declan Rice (🏴 England, Midfielder) and Unai Simón (🇪🇸 Spain, Goalkeeper) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Declan Rice scored 0 goals and provided 5 assists in 9 appearances, while Unai Simón scored 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.