Lionel Messi vs Unai Simón Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Unai Simón stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Simón 0 in 8.
Lionel Messi vs Unai Simón: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Goalkeeper |
| Club | Inter Miami | Athletic Club |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | — |
| International goals | 126 | — |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 37 |
| Goals | 26 | 0 |
| Assists | 13 | 0 |
Did you know: Lionel Messi
- He is the most decorated player in football history, with 47 team trophies from more than 1,200 appearances.
- He scored a record 672 goals for Barcelona, including a La Liga record 474, and won 34 trophies there: 10 league titles and four Champions Leagues.
- Barcelona won the first Spanish treble in 2008–09, and a second in 2014–15 with Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar up front, the trio known as MSN.
- He won the 2022 World Cup and became the first player to take the tournament's Golden Ball twice. In 2026 he reached a second straight final and took the Silver Ball.
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 Lionel Messi score in World Cup 2026? +
Lionel Messi scored 8 goals 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 Lionel Messi have? +
Lionel Messi has earned 208 international caps and scored 126 goals for Argentina.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Lionel Messi or Unai Simón? +
Lionel Messi and Unai Simón were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals 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.
Lionel Messi vs Unai Simón: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 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, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 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.