Unai Simón vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Unai Simón vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Simón 0 goals and 0 assists in 37 league games for Athletic Club; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Simón 0 goals in 8 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Unai Simón vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Unai Simón | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Goalkeeper | Defender |
| Club | Athletic Club | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Spain | Netherlands |
| Age | 29 | 35 |
| Statistic | Unai Simón | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Unai Simón | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 37 | 38 |
| Goals | 0 | 6 |
| Assists | 0 | 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: Unai Simón and Virgil van Dijk
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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 Virgil van Dijk? +
Unai Simón and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Unai Simón scored 0 goals while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Unai Simón vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Unai Simón (🇪🇸 Spain, Goalkeeper) and Virgil van Dijk (🇳🇱 Netherlands, Defender) 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, Unai Simón scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 37 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.