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Concedes once against France Simon recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over France.

Impact Simon wasn't the greatest in Tuesday's match but still came out with the win, stopping two shots while allowing one goal against France. He has now gone without a clean sheet in his past three matches after registering two in the team's first two games. He will look to hold stronger when facing England in the final on Sunday.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Excellent for win Simon had five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against Germany. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Simon stopped five of the six shots he faced during Friday's win, including a late onslaught in extra time. The goalkeeper remains the top option in the starting XI and should be in net heading into the semi final. Simon has been one of the top goalkeepers at Euro 2024, and the excellent defensive unit in front of him has been a huge part of that.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Simon made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win against Georgia.

Impact Simon faced little pressure in their first elimination match, but he did surrender his first goal of the tournament. The goal occured in the 18th minute of the match as a deflection by one of his defenders ended up in the back of the net. Next, he'll face a bigger challenge as they take on Germany on Friday.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Italy Simon recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 1-0 win versus Italy.

Impact Simon had an easy day at the office since Italy attacked with some efficacy only late in the game but didn't produce many menacing shots. He has kept two clean sheets in as many matches, making six saves. Spain will face Albania on Monday next.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in victory Simon had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against Croatia.

Impact Simon had a lot of work throughout the game, but he responded well and kept a clean sheet. He'll have a tougher assignment against Italy on Thursday, however.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Rayo Vallecano Simon made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon recorded three saves and secured his 16th clean sheet of the season. He made 15 saves in the last four games. Overall, he recorded 96 saves in 36 appearances and registered the most clean sheets in the league. He also saved the most penalties this season.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with team Simon is set to remain in Athletic Club after agreeing to a five-year deal with the team.

Impact Simon has been the best keeper in the league, recording La Liga's best 16 clean sheets, which is also a career high. He's allowed just 33 goals in 35 appearances, making 93 saves in that span. The keeper is also set to play in the 2024 Euros with Spain, with a chance for the number one keeper role.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for play Simon (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Sevilla and was only subbed off to protect his goal coefficient, according to Mairenis Gomez of Bilbaohiria.

Impact Simon was not pulled from the club's last match due to injury, and instead to secure his spot for the Zamora trophy, as their manager took him off the field in the 60th minute to protect his goal coefficient. That being said, he should start in net, but it is up in the air if he will remain in net the whole match, as he may be pulled again to protect his coefficient, with the entire club playing for the goalie to win the award.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 62 minutes Simon subbed off in the 62nd minute of Wednesday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon made one save in the match and left with the score 1-0 in Bilbao's favor, being replaced by Julen Agirrezabala. There was no hint of an injury prior to the substitution, but Simon's status is one to monitor heading into this weekend's match against Sevilla.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice against Osasuna Simon recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Simon went from one of his best matches of the season in the club's last match to a very mediocre showing against Osasuna Saturday, as he would only make two saves while allowing two goals after a clean sheet and nine saves against Getafe. He will hope to get back to his top form for the club's next match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday, as he is in search of his 17th clean sheet of the campaign.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Simon had nine saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Simon had his best outing of the season as he set a new season-high with nine saves, including a penalty save in the 88th minute. It marked the 16th clean sheet for Simon, who currently leads the league. Next, he'll face off against Osasuna, a team with 37 goals in 33 games.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three, including an own goal, in loss Simon registered one save and allowed three goals, including an own goal, in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon was disappointing Saturday, and at times looked like he lacked confidence. He only managed to save one of the three shots he faced on goal and conceded an own goal when a strike from Samuel Lino hit the post and bounced off him into the net. Previous to this game he has been in strong form, delivering three clean sheets from his last six La Liga appearances and with a tally of 15 he currently has the best clean sheet record in the league. Athletic's next is against Getafe, they have not scored in three of their last six matches.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against Granada Simon recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.

Impact Simon made 32 passes but wasn't significantly involved in the game. Unfortunately, he conceded an own goal to Inaki Williams in the sixth minute. This marks his second goal conceded in the last two games after keeping three consecutive clean sheets against Barcelona, Alaves, and Las Palmas. He'll face Atletico Madrid next weekend.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes against Villarreal Simon made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Simon made a save and a clearance but conceded a late 95th-minute penalty to Dani Parejo. In his last four games, he has made a total of seven saves and has not conceded from open play. He will face Granada in the next match.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Simon had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Simon notched his third consecutive clean sheet, making three saves in the match. His biggest moment of the contest occurred in the 31st minute when he saved a penalty that would have been the first goal of the match. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, the league leader in goals.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps back-to-back clean sheets Simon made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Simon saw his side dominating most of the contest but still had to make a pair of great interventions to guarantee his second consecutive shutout and the fifth over the last seven starts. Also, Simon ranks first among all La Liga goalkeepers, with 14 over 28 games. He'll try to make it three in-a-row during Saturday's home clash against Alaves.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in draw Simon made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Barcelona.

Impact Simon extends his clean sheet league in La Liga after securing his 13th clean sheet of the season Sunday. He's only allowed 26 goals on the season while averaging about 2.7 saves per match. The keeper will head to Las Palmas on Sunday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing in loss Simon had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Betis.

Impact Simon made multiple stops for the fifth game in a row as he conceded three goals for the third time this season. He will aim to keep another clean sheet next time out against Barcelona after a run of seven shutouts in his last 12 appearances.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two against Girona Simon had three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory against Girona.

Impact Simon recorded three saves but conceded to Viktor Tsygankov in the 49th minute and Eric Garcia in the 75th minute. This was the first time he conceded in four games as he had kept three consecutive clean sheets against Almeria, Mallorca and Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

League leader in clean sheets Simon registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Simon earned his third consecutive clean sheet Monday. The performance also earned Simon his 12th clean sheet of the season, leading La Liga. To date, Simon and the Bilbao defense rank third in La Liga, having allowed just 21 goals in 24 matches. Simon and Bilbao will face a more stringent test when they take on a prolific Girona side next Monday that are tied for top of the league in goals scored (52 in 24 matches).

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another two-save clean sheet Simon registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 4-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Simon began February the same way he finished January, with a two-save clean sheet. After a bit of a lull in January, he is back to top form, with five clean sheets across his last seven appearances. Simon will look to make it six in eight at Almeria on Feb. 12.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth clean sheet in last six games Simon registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's goalless draw with Cadiz.

Impact Simon ensured that Athletic Club left the match with a point on Sunday by pulling off two top-class saves. The goalless draw was a sterile affair but his talents ensured both shots he faced on-goal were effectively dealt with. The regular starter has delivered four clean sheets from his last six appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brutal day in net Simon registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Simon couldn't have drawn it up any worse Saturday, as he only faced one shot on net, which he allowed for a goal while registering zero saves. He has now gone the last two matches without a clean sheet, following a stretch where he had three clean sheets in a row. He will look to pick up his 10th clean sheet of the season in the club's next match against Cadiz on Sunday as he tries to maintain the league lead in clean sheets among all goalkeepers.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes against Sociedad Simon recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon, despite facing minimal testing moments, couldn't secure a clean sheet as he conceded an unlucky goal to Mikel Oyarzabal in the 88th minute. He has consistently started in every league game this season, boasting the most clean sheets in the league with nine, including three consecutive ones against Atletico Madrid, Las Palmas, and Sevilla prior to this game.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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