Xavi Simons
Born: April 21, 2003 (age 21)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality:
Dutch
![Netherlands Netherlands](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Midfielder
Team: RB Leipzig (no. 20)
![Xavi Simons Xavi Simons](https://b.smimg.net/df11/67288555.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2021-2022 | Paris Saint-Germain |
2022-2023 | PSV Eindhoven | |
→ 2023- | RB Leipzig (loan) | |
2023- | Paris Saint-Germain |
Sports Mole has 198 articles about Xavi Simons. Articles 1 to 40:
Man City 33-year-old 'agrees' Saudi move as Pep Guardiola eyes four replacements
Manchester City stalwart Kevin De Bruyne reportedly agrees personal terms over a move to the Saudi Pro League as Pep Guardiola eyes four replacements.
Jul 21, 07:46
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'plan' second raid on PSG for attacker as Ugarte deal advances
Manchester United are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons this summer, according to a report.
Jul 20, 08:21
![Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.
Jul 15, 18:13
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spain vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Spain and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 20:51
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks dejected after Chelsea are awarded a penalty on April 4, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks dejected after Chelsea are awarded a penalty on April 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'behind' in the race for £68.8m-rated star
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano plays down claims that Manchester United are currently pushing to sign Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain.
Jul 14, 12:14
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 today: Who is playing? How to watch? What to look out for?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about today's Euro 2024 action, including fixtures, predicted lineups, how to watch and the best storylines.
Jul 14, 06:34
![Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023 Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Doue to Bayern, Reina future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Desire Doue to Bayern Munich and the future of Pepe Reina.
Jul 13, 13:39
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Dutchman 'identified' as Bruno Fernandes replacement
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a third Dutch signing this summer as they pursue deals for Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt.
Jul 12, 23:32
![Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England's route to the Berlin final ahead of Spain showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's run to the Euro 2024 final ahead of Sunday's showpiece event against Spain in Berlin.
Jul 12, 14:36
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024 Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin.
Jul 12, 11:07
![The Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts on July 11, 2024 The Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool, Netherlands future
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk provides an update on his future following Netherlands' semi-final defeat to England at Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 23:27
![Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019 Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Netherlands legend blasts "s***" England after semi-final defeat
Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Baart labels England a "s*** team" after the Three Lions overcame Oranje 2-1 in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 18:36
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United talks with £42m defensive target 'proceeding well'
Manchester United are reportedly progressing well in talks with Bayern Munich for defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is valued at £42m by the Bundesliga giants.
Jul 11, 17:12
![Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman pictured on July 11, 2024 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman pictured on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ronald Koeman, Virgil van Dijk fume at England penalty in Euro 2024 semi-final loss
Ronald Koeman claims that Harry Kane's controversial penalty in the Netherlands' Euro 2024 loss to England was an example of a VAR decision that 'destroys' football.
Jul 11, 08:59
![England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Ollie Watkins reveals Palmer chat that made him 'swear' on his kid's life
Ollie Watkins swears on his and his kid's life that he told Cole Palmer that the Chelsea man would set him up to score in England's Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands.
Jul 11, 08:37
![England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Euro 2024 stars break multiple records in Netherlands semi-final triumph
A multitude of records are smashed by Gareth Southgate's England stars as the Three Lions advance to the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands.
Jul 11, 08:18
![France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe pictured on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Will France play Netherlands in a third-place playoff this summer?
Sports Mole discusses whether France and Netherlands will take to the field for a third-place playoff at Euro 2024.
Jul 10, 23:24
![England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Netherlands 1-2 England: Watkins the hero as Three Lions progress
Sports Mole takes a look at how each player performed during England's Euro 2024 semi-final with Netherlands.
Jul 10, 23:16
![England captain Harry Kane on July 10, 2024 England captain Harry Kane on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Netherlands 1-2 England - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides in-depth analysis of England's Euro 2024 semi-final win over Netherlands, including highlights, our man of the match and the best statistics.
Jul 10, 22:46
![England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024 England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 1-2 England: Three Lions have shot at redemption after late show
Ollie Watkins scores a 91st-minute winner against Netherlands to send England into the final of Euro 2024, with Spain their opponents in Sunday's showpiece event.
Jul 10, 21:58
![Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for England on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship semi-final between Netherlands and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 20:49
![England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024 England forward Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Netherlands on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 1-2 England live commentary - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of England's 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands at the Signal Iduna Park.
Jul 10, 19:30
![Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024 Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Netherlands could line up for Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final versus England.
Jul 8, 19:30
![Netherlands' Xavi Simons on July 6, 2024 Netherlands' Xavi Simons on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Netherlands vs. Turkey player ratings: Guler outperforms Simons in quarter-final
Sports Mole takes a close look at how each player performed during Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Netherlands and Turkey.
Jul 6, 23:06
![Turkey's Arda Guler on July 6, 2024 Turkey's Arda Guler on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses Netherlands' Euro 2024 quarter-final victory against Turkey, including highlights, man of the match and the standout moment.
Jul 6, 22:38
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on June 25, 2024 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Netherlands and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 6, 20:47
![Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024 Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey.
Jul 4, 18:30
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 2, 2024 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romania vs. Netherlands player ratings: Gakpo, Malen perform for commanding Oranje
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Netherlands' 3-0 win over Romania in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024.
Jul 2, 20:18
![Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024 Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Romania 0-3 Netherlands - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides an in-depth analysis of Netherlands' 3-0 win over Romania in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024, including highlights, man of the match and the best statistics.
Jul 2, 19:34
![Romania's Razvan Marin celebrates scoring their first goal with Nicolae Stanciu on June 26, 2024 Romania's Razvan Marin celebrates scoring their first goal with Nicolae Stanciu on June 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Romania vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between Romania and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 2, 17:50
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024 Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Arsenal this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 1, 08:24
![The Netherlands' Joey Veerman pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO] The Netherlands' Joey Veerman pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. Romania: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Romania.
Jun 30, 11:18
![Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their third goal on June 25, 2024 Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their third goal on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 2-3 Austria: Sabitzer nets late winner in five-goal Group D thriller
Austria qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group D winners after beating Netherlands 3-2 in a thriller at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Jun 25, 18:58
![Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024 Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between Netherlands and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 17:55
![France's Kylian Mbappe wears a protective mask during training on June 20, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe wears a protective mask during training on June 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Poland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between France and Poland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 17:54
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against Austria
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 clash with Austria.
Jun 23, 10:42
![Netherlands' Xavi Simons reacts on June 21, 2024 [IMAGO] Netherlands' Xavi Simons reacts on June 21, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Xavi Simons 'makes' Paris Saint-Germain decision as Dutch star addresses future
Netherlands international Xavi Simons reportedly informs Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to leave the French club this summer.
Jun 23, 00:51
![Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman speaks with referee Anthony Taylor on June 21, 2024 (IMAGO) Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman speaks with referee Anthony Taylor on June 21, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman fumes at controversial call against France
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman insists that his team scored "a legal goal" during Friday night's Euro 2024 clash with France.
Jun 22, 11:41