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Keeps clean sheet Monday Simon had one save and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cape Verde.

Impact Simon got the starting nod for Spain's World Cup opener, beating out both David Raya and Joan Garcia who are coming off excellent club seasons. Simon did not have to do much to earn a clean sheet, only making one easy save on a header late in the match. It's hard to judge Simon and Spain's defensive performance given they had the ball in the opposing half for nearly the entire match, though that's the way the European Champions want to play. Next up is a tilt with Saudi Arabia Sunday in Atlanta, another favorable matchup where Spain is expected to dominate possession once again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 World Cup Golden Glove: Martínez, Simon Tied Atop Oddsboard

The latest 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Glove odds are beginning to take shape, as the world’s top goalkeepers prepare to take the field.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Cup Golden Glove: Martínez, Simon Tied Atop Oddsboard

Should start between posts Simon has been named in Spain's World Cup squad and is expected to retain his status as the first-choice goalkeeper despite facing the strongest competition of his international ca...

Impact Simon ended the season with Athletic Club having made 38 appearances and recording six clean sheets, playing a key role in manager De la Fuente's system with his ability to play out from the back and his reliability at international level over the past several years. The keeper has been Spain's undisputed number one through the Euro 2024 triumph and coach De la Fuente has remained loyal to him despite David Raya's exceptional season at Arsenal and Joan Garcia's breakthrough campaign at Barcelona, valuing his experience and familiarity with the national team's style. Simon heads into the World Cup knowing the goalkeeper debate will be one of the most discussed topics surrounding the squad, and he will need to perform at his very best to silence the clamor for one of his rivals to take his place.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Simon had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon was only required to make one save and completed 12 passes. He has now accumulated eight saves in the last four games, conceding six goals. Next, he faces runners-up Real Madrid.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in second half Simon allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Simon allowed both goals in the second half as Athletic dropped all three points Wednesday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for eight saves over his last three starts. Athletic take on Celta Vigo at home on the weekend.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late goal Simon registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Simon struggled in this match and eventually conceded the game's only goal, putting a major dent in Athletic's hopes for a Europe spot next season. He'll need to be much better in the next match against Espanyol but luckily it's a good matchup as the side has scored just 38 times in 35 league games.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice in win Simon recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact It's hard to blame Simon for the two goals he conceded here -- one was an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box, and the other was a shot from very close range in which he was unable to react. Simon should remain Athletic's No. 1 option between the posts even if he struggles at times, but he's a matchup-based play right now due to Athletic's defensive woes.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Atletico Simon made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon failed to impress this time around, a stark contrast with his previous showing in which he denied a penalty kick and kept a clean sheet. He's now averaging 2.5 saves and 1.5 goals conceded per game over his last 10 matches played. His next chance to get back on track will come in a tricky visit to Alaves, who have scored multiple goals in four of their last five league contests.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Tuesday Simon had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Simon didn't have a lot of work in this win, and he only had to deal with two shots from Ante Budimir throughout the match. This was Simon's first clean sheet in LaLiga since December, when he had a shutout versus Atletico Madrid. Despite being ticketed to be part of Spain's squad in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, Simon hasn't been a reliable fantasy presence in this Liga season, mainly due to Athletic's defensive woes.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in 2-1 defeat Simon had five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Simon continued a difficult run without a clean sheet, which has now been extended to 17 games. He has conceded twice in back-to-back games, making eight saves across these matches. In the league this season he has made five saves or more in six games, conceding 11 goals acrosses these matches.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice Sunday Simon had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Simon conceded two goals in Sunday's loss, his 14th consecutive match without a clean sheet. It also marked his 12th match this season conceding multiple goals. He faces a more difficult matchup Sunday versus Villarreal, a side which has scored 54 goals through 30 matches this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Simon had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Simon posted two saves as Athletic Club protected its lead and held off Real Betis after the break. He was not tested much for long stretches, but he stayed poised once the visitors turned up the heat over the final half hour after Pablo Fornals scored. His handling and positioning gave the Basques a steady foundation while the back line dealt with a possession-heavy opponent. Simon has not logged a clean sheet in La Liga since early December and will try to change that against Getafe on April. 5. after the international break.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals Simon made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Simon had a major letdown, allowing three goals to one of the least offensively dynamic teams in La Liga. He only made two saves, so it wasn't like he prevented too much more damage from happening either. He'll be in for another challenge up next against Betis, a team which has 42 goals scored in 27 La Liga games ahead of Sunday's clash.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Barcelona Simon had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Simon would make two saves and do well until around the 70th minute before allowing the lone goal of the match. This is now 12 straight league games with no clean sheet, a rough streak dating back to the start of December. He will have some work to do to match his 10 from last season, only with five all of this season, despite six more appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Simon had six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon recorded 19 passes, which included 11 long balls. He has now accumulated 13 saves and one clearance across the last five games, conceding six times. Next, he takes on table toppers Barcelona, who have netted 11 times in the last four games.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Allows PK goal in win Simon made one save and conceded a penalty goal during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Simon looked to be on verge of keeping his first clean sheet in more than two months but than things change when he got beaten by Andre Silva from the penalty spot, what dramatically changed his fantasy output as he could just make one save during the rest of the game. With just two saves against four goals allowed over his last three starts, Simon doesn't profile as a must-have asset right now.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal Simon registered no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Oviedo.

Impact Simon did concede an early goal but Athletic's defense recovered well to prevent anything from getting near the goalkeeper in the second half. The veteran has an interesting matchup against Elche next. The side is near the bottom of the table but does have 31 goals scored in 24 league games.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two late goals Simon made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Levante.

Impact Simon would hold a clean sheet until the 81st minute Sunday, but was eventually beaten, allowing two in the win. This marks a ninth straight appearance without a clean sheet for the keeper between UCL and league play, with five in 23 appearances this campaign in league play. He will face Oviedo in their next game, a solid chance to pick up a sixth clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in 1-1 draw Simon had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon made four saves but conceded a first-half goal as they drew 1-1. He has now gone eight games without keeping a clean sheet, despite having kept five clean sheets in the seven games before this run. He has made two or more saves in each of the last seven games, making a total of 26 in this time, despite conceding 14 goals.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in UCL exit Simon made three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Sporting CP.

Impact Simon ended his first Champions League campaign in difficult fashion, conceding three goals in the club's heaviest home defeat in the competition. Despite the scoreline, he made three saves, including two from outside the box and an impressive one-on-one stop late in the match, though the rebound was converted. He finished the tournament with two clean sheets and 14 goals conceded across eight appearances, but a return to the competition next season looks very unlikely given his side's continued struggles. The team currently sits 13th in the league, has already conceded 30 goals compared to 29 last season, and has failed to keep a clean sheet in its last seven matches across all competitions. Simon will look to bounce back in his next outing against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Saves five shots in Sevilla Simon registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Simon denied some chances to an opposition that still managed to beat him through an open-play action and a shot from the penalty spot Saturday. The goalkeeper has recorded multiple saves and goals conceded in three consecutive games across all competitions and is now averaging 3.0 saves and 1.5 goals against per contest between La Liga and UCL play. He'll face a difficult challenge versus Portuguese club Sporting in Wednesday's Champions League fixture before returning to domestic activity for the derby against Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs win in so-so performance Simon made two saves on fourteen shot attempts (four on target) conceding two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Simon did just enough to escape with the win Wednesday. Atalanta drew within one on a 88th minute strike but Simon was able to fend off their last efforts and leave with the win. Simon will look for a more consistent performance Saturday versus Sevilla.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes pk save Simon had six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Mallorca.

Impact Simon had a solid performance outside of the three goals allowed, making a penalty kick against Mallorca. He's made 15 saves in the last five appearances, conceding eight goals with two high claims in that span. The keeper will head to Atalanta for the UCL clash on Wednesday, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Simon had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Simon conceded from a long-range free kick in the 34th minute, but aside from that he was able to keep Bilbao from conceding in open play. Simon and the Bilbao defense have continued to struggle this season, allowing 25 goals in 19 league matches, a total that sits among the lower half of the league. They have also recorded just five clean sheets. His save percentage this season stands at 67.1 percent, which is low compared to other goalkeepers in LaLiga. Simon will look to bounce back against Girona, who sit 17th in the standings and are tied for the fifth-fewest goals scored in the league.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves against Espanyol Simon made three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Simon endured a difficult outing against Espanyol on Monday, conceding two goals for the second straight match while making three saves. The goalkeeper is going through a challenging season, often left exposed by his defense, as evidenced by recording at least two saves in 20 matches across all competitions. He will look to bounce back after the winter break when his side faces Osasuna in La Liga.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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