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Xavi Simons

Xavi Quentin Shay Simons is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Xavi Simons is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team. He developed at Barcelona's La Masia academy and has played for Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, and RB Leipzig.

Early life and youth career

Simons was born in Amsterdam in 2003 and joined Barcelona's La Masia academy at a young age. He quickly gained recognition as one of Europe's most promising youth talents, known for his technical skill and creativity.

Club career

After leaving Barcelona, Simons signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and made his professional debut in 2021. He won domestic honours with PSG before a standout spell at PSV Eindhoven, then moved to RB Leipzig on loan in 2023. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in August 2025.

Style of play

Simons is a creative, technically gifted attacker who excels at dribbling, passing, and chance creation. He can play centrally as an attacking midfielder or out wide on either flank, making him a versatile option in attack.

In short

  • Born in Amsterdam and developed at Barcelona's La Masia academy.
  • Won domestic honours with PSG and had a standout spell at PSV Eindhoven.
  • Currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
  • Represents the Netherlands at senior international level.

Quick questions

What position does Xavi Simons play?
He plays mainly as an attacking midfielder, but he can also operate as a winger.
Which clubs has Xavi Simons played for?
He has played for Barcelona's youth system, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Which national team does Xavi Simons represent?
He represents the Netherlands at senior international level.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_Simons
    Supports: Birth date, youth academy, PSG move, professional debut and honours.
  2. Bundesliga.com — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/xavi-simons-who-is-rb-leipzig-netherlands-playmaker-24057
    Supports: Age, position, Netherlands appearances, Leipzig spell and permanent transfer.
  3. Tottenham Hotspur — https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/player/493362/xavi-simons
    Supports: Current club, nationality, position, age and appearances.
  4. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx239m08pnro
    Supports: Background at La Masia, PSG move, PSV and Leipzig spells, and transfer to Tottenham.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/332962/xavi-simons
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, position and club affiliation.