World number 1 plays for Athletic

Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Yashin Trophy as world's best keeper, beating David Raya and Thibaut Courtois, and has renewed his contract until 2029.

Unai Simón won the Yashin Trophy on Monday evening, claiming the award for world's best goalkeeper ahead of David Raya in second and Thibaut Courtois in third. The Athletic Bilbao keeper returned to training at Lezama hours after the award ceremony to prepare for the club's Copa del Rey match against Prat on Tuesday and a La Liga fixture against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Simón, who won the European Championship and World Cup with Spain this year, has now achieved his dream of becoming the world's best goalkeeper while remaining at Athletic. He renewed his contract until 2029 without a release clause, demonstrating his commitment to the Basque club despite interest from other top sides. The 26-year-old has been a cornerstone of both club and country, winning the Golden Glove at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and setting a new record for consecutive minutes without conceding that surpassed Walter Zenga's mark from Italy 1990.