Unai Simon established a new clean sheet record on Thursday following a victory over Austria. This achievement surpasses the previous mark set by Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga, who managed 517 minutes without conceding a goal during the 1990 World Cup. The remarkable streak for Unai Simon began during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
While Simon did concede in the 51st minute during the group stage match against Japan—a game that resulted in a 1-2 loss for Spain—he has maintained his clean sheet status throughout the tournament’s subsequent fixtures. His impressive run included a 0-0 draw during the quarter-finals against Morocco, noting that the subsequent penalty shootout loss is not factored into the official statistics. Furthermore, his record was bolstered by a 0-0 draw against Zelenortski otoki preceding the match against Austria.
The sustained performance of Simon underscores his reliability between the posts. By setting this new benchmark, he joins an elite group of goalkeepers in history. The cumulative minutes without conceding a goal solidify his place in international football records.
His performance continues to draw attention to his consistent form and ability to anchor the defense across multiple high-stakes matches.
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