Unai Simon has been Spain’s guard in the goal over the last few years and has done his job tremendously. He became a hero in the last Euro when he took his team to the semifinal saving two penalties against Switzerland. If anyone thought it was a fluke, he repeated it in last year’s Nations League final against Croatia winning Spain the silverware.

Simon has the same fixture again tonight as La Roja takes on Luka Modric’s side once again in the Euro 2024 Group B game. However, did you know that Simon’s father played a role in him becoming a better player? Apart from his father, who are the ones close to Simon in his personal life? Is he in a relationship? Let’s explore more into his family and relationship life.

Near and dear of Unai Simon: All you need to know

Unai Simon doesn’t open up much about his personal life to the media. However, the goalkeeper’s family has been influential in the player’s life. Simon was born to Spanish parents working for the country’s security. Simon’s father is a civil guard by profession.

Senior Simon originally hailed from the Spanish town of San Marcial del Vino in Zamora from where he moved to the Basque region as he was transferred to being a member of the State Security Corps. It was in the Basque region that he met Simon’s mother who worked for Ertzaintza, the autonomous police organization of the Basque County.

Simon was born in Murgia, a town in Alava on June 11, 1997. But he used to spend his summer vacations at San Marcial del Vino where his paternal grandparents lived and according to the reports, he started practicing goalkeeping there only. His father took a keen interest in the keeper’s soccer activities as he used to record all his games in a video to assess the star’s improvements at the age of 15. While Simon doesn’t have siblings, does the talisman have a love life?

Nothing much is in the public regarding who Unai Simon’s girlfriend is. There have been a few speculations of Simon dating, but no concrete information has ever come out about his love life.

Meanwhile, the player has a special task in hand right now. Spain’s championship hopes hinge on Simon’s performances. Having found peace in his personal life, Simon is now focused on bringing home the Euro title and making his dear ones proud.