Julián Álvarez vs Unai Simón Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Julián Álvarez vs Unai Simón stats this season (2026/27): Álvarez 1 goals and 1 assists in 6 league games for Atlético Madrid; Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club. At World Cup 2026: Álvarez 1 goals in 8 games, Simón 0 in 8.
Julián Álvarez vs Unai Simón: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Julián Álvarez | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Goalkeeper |
| Club | Atlético Madrid | Athletic Club |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Statistic | Julián Álvarez | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Julián Álvarez | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | — |
| International goals | 15 | — |
| Statistic | Julián Álvarez | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 6 | 37 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 1 | 0 |
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.
Quick quiz: Julián Álvarez and Unai Simón
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Julián Álvarez score in World Cup 2026? +
Julián Álvarez scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Julián Álvarez have? +
Julián Álvarez has earned 59 international caps and scored 15 goals for Argentina.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Julián Álvarez or Unai Simón? +
Julián Álvarez and Unai Simón were both World Cup 2026 stars. Julián Álvarez 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.
Julián Álvarez vs Unai Simón: Stats Overview
Julián Álvarez (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) 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, Julián Álvarez scored 1 goals and provided 1 assists in 6 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.