Xavi Simons - biography, stats, age, weight, height

Biography of Xavi Simons

Xavi Quentin Shay Simons is an attacking midfielder and winger who plays for Tottenham and the Netherlands national team.

He started playing football in Spain, where his family moved when he was three years old - to a village near Alicante. He played for local club CD Thader, and in 2010 joined Barcelona’s academy - La Masia.

He was considered one of the brightest talents of his generation, attracting attention from top European clubs early on, and in 2017 joined the agency network of Mino Raiola.

In July 2019, he left Barcelona and signed a three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Initially played for the U19 team, and made his professional debut for the first team in February 2021 in the Coupe de France.

In the 2021-22 season he won with PSG:

• Coupe de France
• Ligue 1

In summer 2022, he joined PSV, signing a five-year contract. In his debut season:

• won the Dutch Super Cup (Johan Cruyff Shield)
• won the KNVB Cup
• became Eredivisie top scorer (19 goals)
• scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions

In July 2023, PSG activated a buy-back clause (€6 million) and signed him to a new contract, then loaned him to RB Leipzig.

RB Leipzig period

• 2023-24: 8 goals and 11 assists in Bundesliga, reached Champions League round of 16
• 2024-25: despite injury, became a key player and scored his first brace

In January 2025, RB Leipzig signed him permanently for €50 million + bonuses (club record).

On August 29, 2025, he joined Tottenham for approximately £51.8 million. He made his debut with an assist against West Ham, later scored his first goal and also netted in the Champions League.

He debuted for the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. At Euro 2024, he scored in the semifinal against England.

Personal life of Xavi Simons

• Born into a football family
• Father - former footballer Regillio Simons
• Brother Faustino also played football
• Fluent in Spanish

From an early age he collaborated with major brands:

• Nike (since age 13)
• Adidas
• Puma (since 2023)

Worked with agents:

• Mino Raiola
• Rafaela Pimenta
• Darren Dein (since 2023)

Has had a large social media following since his teenage years.

Interesting facts about Xavi Simons

• Was a social media star even before his professional debut
• Became the youngest Dutch player in World Cup playoff stage (2022)
• Scored and assisted in a Champions League match at a young age
• Breakout season at PSV: 22 goals and 12 assists
• Record transfer for RB Leipzig
• Chose Tottenham over Chelsea
• Highly versatile player

Statistics of Xavi Simons

As of August 16, 2025

Netherlands national team

• Matches: 11
• Goals: 0
• Wins: 7
• Draws: 0
• Losses: 4

Controversies involving Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons is not considered a player with serious off-field scandals, however there have been some controversial moments and criticism in his career.

During his time at RB Leipzig, reports mentioned tension in the dressing room - his confidence allegedly caused dissatisfaction among teammates.

At Tottenham, he has faced criticism:

• incident involving a possible red card
• unsuccessful rabona attempt
• inconsistent performances and ball losses

Overall, his "controversies" are more related to gameplay and personality rather than serious disciplinary issues.