Xavi Simons

Netherlands · Attacking midfielder (Left winger, Right winger) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2022-2025

Driving attacking midfielder who unsettles defences with explosive dribbling

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“I thought he was absolutely the best today. Tremendous. In his positioning, his drive, how aggressively he wins the ball.”
— Ronald Koeman, Netherlands coach · 2024 · source

Category averages

  • Speed84.7
  • Shooting72.8
  • Passing79.4
  • Ball Control83.5
  • Movement78.2
  • Football IQ78.0
  • Defending Skill49.7
  • Physical73.4
  • Mental74.7
  • Career62.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Agility90
  2. Dribbling Speed88
  3. Change of Pace88
  4. Dribbling88
  5. Possession87
  6. Reactions87
  7. Acceleration86
  8. First Touch86
  9. Stamina86
  10. Balance86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 84.7

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration86
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run80
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 72.8

  • Finishing ●78
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys72
  • Curve78
  • Penalties72
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 79.4

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 83.5

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession87
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 78.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 78.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 49.7

  • Defensive Positioning56
  • Marking46
  • Interceptions58
  • Standing Tackle56
  • Sliding Tackle50
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 73.4

  • Strength58
  • Stamina86
  • Agility90
  • Balance86
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels46
  • Aggression74

Mental 74.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration74
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 62.0

  • Consistency72
  • Longevity52
  • Achievements47
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
21 April 2003
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2021–now
Prime
2022-2025

Club career

  • 2021–2022 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2022–2023 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2023–2025 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2023–2025 RB Leipzig (loan)
  • 2025–2025 RB Leipzig
  • 2025–now Tottenham Hotspur

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

2021–22

Coupe de France 1

2020–21

KNVB Cup 1

2022–23

DFL-Supercup 1

2023

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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