Xavier Simons
England
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Xavier Simons 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Xavier Simons has appeared in 1 Championship match this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 7.31. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | n/a | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | n/a | 97 |
| Shots | 2 | n/a | 63 |
| Shots on target | 1 | n/a | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 1 | n/a | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 1 | n/a | 42 |
| Chances created | 1 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances created | 1 | n/a | 97 |
Xavier Simons has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xavier Simons has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Xavier Simons has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 40 | n/a | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 32 | n/a | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | n/a | 73 |
| Backward passes | 5 | n/a | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | n/a | 56 |
Xavier Simons has completed 32 of 40 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | n/a | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | n/a | 46 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 1 | n/a | 1 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Touches | 48 | n/a | 25 |
| Possession lost | 10 | n/a | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Xavier Simons completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 1 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 2 | n/a | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | n/a | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Xavier Simons makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| 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 |
Xavier Simons has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Xavier Simons previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 35 | 2,020 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 41 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 20 | 1,206 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 6.57 |
| League One | 16 | 1,196 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 6.90 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 12 | 502 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.20 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 425 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
About Xavier Simons
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Xavier Simons has scored 1 goal across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. That works out to 1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Xavier Simons has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xavier Simons has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Xavier Simons has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xavier Simons has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 32 from 40 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Xavier Simons has won 1 of 1 total duels.
Discipline
Xavier Simons has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
About Xavier Simons
Xavier Simons is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Bolton Wanderers in the Championship, representing England. Xavier Simons is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 20 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Xavier Simons's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on August 8th. Bolton Wanderers lost 3-2. Xavier Simons played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- August 8th3-2 lossatSheffield United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
- May 7th1-0 lossatSheffield Wednesday(56 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.93)
- January 16th4-1 winvsStockport County(62 mins, rating 6.65)
- June 17th0-1 winatBradford City(14 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.16)
- October 9th1-0 winvsBradford City(19 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Xavier Simons and Bolton Wanderers are next in action on January 4th against Millwall in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Bolton Wanderers
Xavier Simons currently plays alongside Nathan Broome, Ryan Hardie, Josh Sheehan, Ben Davies, Kyliane Dong, Sam Dalby, Atsuki Ito, Jack Bonham, Eoin Toal, Theo Bair, Jayden Nelson, Chris Forino, Ethan Erhahon, Lewis Brunt, Luca Stephenson, Xavier Simons, Thierry Gale, Akin Famewo, Luke Hutchinson, David Watson, Max Conway, Samuel Iling-Junior, Gaizka Larrazabal, Rúben Rodrigues, David Harrington, John McAtee and Gavin Bazunu at Bolton Wanderers.