Unai Simón vs Vinicius Junior Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Unai Simón vs Vinicius Junior stats this season (2026/27): Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club; Junior 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Simón 0 goals in 8 games, Junior 4 in 5.
Unai Simón vs Vinicius Junior: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Unai Simón | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Goalkeeper | Forward |
| Club | Athletic Club | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Spain | Brazil |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Statistic | Unai Simón | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Unai Simón | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | — | 56 |
| International goals | — | 14 |
| Statistic | Unai Simón | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 37 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
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.
Did you know: Vinicius Junior
- He made his Flamengo debut at 16 in 2017, and weeks later Real Madrid agreed a £38 million deal for him, a record for a player under 18.
- He joined Madrid after his 18th birthday and has won two La Liga and Champions League doubles with them.
- He scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final and the second in the 2024 final, when he was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He was in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2023 and 2024.
Quick quiz: Unai Simón and Vinicius Junior
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Unai Simón score in World Cup 2026? +
Unai Simón scored 0 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 Unai Simón have? +
Unai Simón represents Spain internationally.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Unai Simón or Vinicius Junior? +
Unai Simón and Vinicius Junior were both World Cup 2026 stars. Unai Simón scored 0 goals while Vinicius Junior scored 4 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Vinicius Junior's international stats? +
Vinicius Junior has 56 international caps and 14 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Vinicius Junior play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and provided 3 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Unai Simón vs Vinicius Junior: Stats Overview
Unai Simón (🇪🇸 Spain, Goalkeeper) and Vinicius Junior (🇧🇷 Brazil, Forward) 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 2025/26 and 2026/27 club seasons, Unai Simón scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 37 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.