Nuno Mendes vs Unai Simón Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Nuno Mendes vs Unai Simón stats this season (2026/27): Mendes 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 league games for Paris Saint-Germain; Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club. At World Cup 2026: Mendes 1 goals in 5 games, Simón 0 in 8.
Nuno Mendes vs Unai Simón: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Nuno Mendes | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Defender | Goalkeeper |
| Club | Paris Saint-Germain | Athletic Club |
| Nationality | Portugal | Spain |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Unai Simón |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 20 | 37 |
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Assists | 5 | 0 |
Did you know: Nuno Mendes
- He was born in Sintra in 2002 and joined Sporting's academy at 10. He won the 2020–21 Primeira Liga in his first full season.
- PSG signed him on loan in August 2021 and made the move permanent in 2022 for about €40 million.
- With PSG he has won five Ligue 1 titles and the Champions League in 2024–25 and 2025–26.
- He scored in the 2025 Nations League final against Spain, converted his penalty in the shootout, and was named Player of the Tournament.
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 Nuno Mendes score in World Cup 2026? +
Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Nuno Mendes have? +
Nuno Mendes represents Portugal internationally.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Nuno Mendes or Unai Simón? +
Nuno Mendes and Unai Simón were both World Cup 2026 stars. Nuno Mendes 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.
Nuno Mendes vs Unai Simón: Stats Overview
Nuno Mendes (🇵🇹 Portugal, Defender) 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 the 2025/26 club season, Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 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.