Xavi Simons
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Match-by-match stats
Xavi Simons 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Xavi Simons has appeared in 28 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,756 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 28 | 1,756 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 34 | 6.93 |
 Champions League | 10 | 571 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 7.33 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7.32 |
 Bundesliga | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.40 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8.51 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.28 |
| Total | 43 | 2,748 | 6 | 7 | 67 | 46 | 7.07 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.36 | 81 |
| Shots | 42 | 2.20 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.15 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.77 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.87 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.10 | 91 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 35 | 1.80 | 85 |
| Chances created | 33 | 1.69 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.41 | 87 |
Xavi Simons has taken 42 shots with 10 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xavi Simons has 5 assists and 35 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 53 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 802 | 41.10 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 665 | 34.10 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 1.90 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.10 | 69 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 0.77 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 218 | 11.17 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 91 | 4.66 | 40 |
Xavi Simons has completed 665 of 802 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 29 | 1.49 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 66 | 3.38 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 118 | 6.05 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.67 | 34 |
| Touches | 1255 | 64.30 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 310 | 15.89 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.92 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 44 | 2.26 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.54 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 55 | 2.82 | 97 |
Xavi Simons completes 29 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 118 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.74 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.03 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.77 | 45 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.77 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 86 | 4.41 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Xavi Simons makes 34 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.08 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.26 | 65 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 98 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 65 | 3.33 | 82 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Xavi Simons has committed 21 fouls and received 5 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (7) and left attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 269 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6.02 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 25 | 2,157 | 10 | 7 | 50 | 29 | 7.63 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 393 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7.48 |
| Champions League | 5 | 338 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 7.14 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 269 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 587 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6.96 |
 European Championship | 6 | 457 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 7.18 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 32 | 2,674 | 8 | 11 | 79 | 30 | 7.81 |
| Champions League | 8 | 599 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 7.78 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 34 | 2,820 | 19 | 8 | 59 | 49 | 7.69 |
 Europa League | 7 | 547 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7.37 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 356 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7.01 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 7 | 610 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Ligue 1 | 6 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.39 |
About Xavi Simons
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Xavi Simons has scored 2 goals and 5 assists across 28 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1756 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Xavi Simons has attempted 42 shots with 10 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xavi Simons has created 33 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 29 successful dribbles from 66 attempts (44% success rate). Xavi Simons has contributed 35 key passes and 53 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xavi Simons has registered 34 tackles (20 won), 15 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 665 from 802 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Xavi Simons has won 118 of 245 total duels.
Discipline
Xavi Simons has received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 44.
About Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, representing Netherlands. Xavi Simons is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 21 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Xavi Simons's most recent match was away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 13th. Tottenham Hotspur won 0-1. Xavi Simons played 63 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- November 13th0-1 winatWolverhampton Wanderers(63 mins, rating 6.68)
- December 27th2-2 drawvsBrighton & Hove Albion(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.57)
- February 28th1-0 lossatSunderland(5 mins, rating 6.57)
- December 18th1-1 drawvsEcuador(77 mins, rating 6.91)
- February 15th2-1 winvsNorway(20 mins, rating 6.35)
Teammates at Tottenham Hotspur
Xavi Simons currently plays alongside Minhyeok Yang, Cristian Romero, Richarlison, Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Ashley Phillips, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kota Takai, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Archie Gray, Mathys Tel, Brandon Austin, Martin Dúbravka, Dejan Kulusevski, Guglielmo Vicario, Antonín Kinský, Lucas Bergvall, Pedro Porro, Souza, Manor Solomon, Sandro Tonali, Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Mikey Moore, Djed Spence, Dane Scarlett, Ben Davies and Mateus Fernandes at Tottenham Hotspur.