Xavier Simons
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Xavier Simons 2024/2025 season stats
As a central midfielder, Xavier Simons has appeared in 20 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,206 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 37 | 2,476 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 31 | 6.54 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 44 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.20 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.75 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.22 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.15 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.22 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 20 |
Xavier Simons has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xavier Simons has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 402 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 483 | 36.00 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 419 | 31.30 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.57 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 5.60 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 3.51 | 37 |
Xavier Simons has completed 419 of 483 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.52 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.60 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 99 |
| Duels won | 48 | 3.58 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.12 | 62 |
| Touches | 643 | 48.00 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 5.00 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.52 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.52 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.37 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Xavier Simons completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.49 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.82 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.97 | 64 |
| Clearances | 29 | 2.16 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 4.03 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Xavier Simons makes 20 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.12 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.64 | 13 |
| 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 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024/2025 season
This season in the Championship, Xavier Simons has scored 2 goals across 20 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1206 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Xavier Simons has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xavier Simons has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). Xavier Simons has contributed 8 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xavier Simons has registered 20 tackles (11 won), 13 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 419 from 483 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Xavier Simons has won 48 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Xavier Simons has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 7.
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 Stockport County on January 16th. Bolton Wanderers won 4-1. Xavier Simons played 62 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- 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)
- January 14th2-3 lossvsLuton Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th1-1 drawatBradford City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Xavier Simons and Bolton Wanderers are next in action on May 7th against Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Bolton Wanderers
Xavier Simons currently plays alongside S. Inwood, Cyrus Christie, Akin Famewo, Max Conway, David Watson, S. Dalby, Jack Bonham, Xavier Simons, Lewis Temple, Thierry Gale, J. McAtee, Ethan Erhahon, Luke Hutchinson, Richard Taylor, J. Randall, Charlie Warren, Kyliane Dong, Ben Davies, Nathan Broome, Josh Sheehan, Rúben Rodrigues, Luca Stephenson, C. Forino, David Harrington and Eoin Toal at Bolton Wanderers.