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 155 articles about Xavi Simons. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
16:08
![France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after he misses a chance to score on June 9, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after he misses a chance to score on June 9, 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.
00:05
![Netherlands celebrate Wout Weghorst goal against Poland on June 16, 2024. Netherlands celebrate Wout Weghorst goal against Poland on June 16, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wout Weghorst the hero as Netherlands battle past Poland at Euro 2024
Wout Weghorst scores a late winner as Netherlands record a 2-1 win over Poland at the Volksparkstadion at Euro 2024.
Jun 16, 15:52
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ronald Koeman backs "big talent" to make his mark for Netherlands
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman talks-up the potential of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons ahead of Euro 2024.
Jun 12, 15:27
![England's Jude Bellingham reacts on October 17, 2023 England's Jude Bellingham reacts on October 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Yamal, Mainoo, Sesko: Top young players to watch at Euro 2024
Sports Mole picks out the top young players to look out for at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Sesko.
Jun 9, 11:22
![Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Netherlands and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 12:32
![Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990 Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro classics: Marco van Basten 1988 super show stuns favourites
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole looks back on Marco van Basten's scintillating displays for the Netherlands in the 1988 edition.
Jun 6, 20:55
![RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on April 27, 2024 RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich 'pushing to sign 21-year-old Arsenal, Barcelona target'
Bayern Munich are reportedly pushing to sign a 21-year-old attacker that has been linked with both Arsenal and Barcelona this summer.
Jun 4, 18:35
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Netherlands could line up against Canada
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Netherlands could line up for Thursday's international friendly against Canada.
Jun 4, 12:00
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands announce Euro 2024 squad - Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Netherlands announce their 26-player squad ahead of Euro 2024 this summer, but who has made the cut and which star names have been left out?
May 29, 18:19
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on May 19, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal target 'pushing for Barcelona return this summer'
An Arsenal-linked attacker is reportedly pushing for a return to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
May 23, 14:22
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on May 11, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'name modest asking price for 29-year-old midfielder'
Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell Bernardo Silva for £50m this summer, with the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain understood to be interested.
May 22, 19:52
![RB Leipzig players celebrate after the match on April 13, 2024 RB Leipzig players celebrate after the match on April 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 18:26
![Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their second goal on March 16, 2024 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their second goal on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'handed major boost as Barcelona switch top transfer target'
Manchester City reportedly receive a boost in their efforts to keep Bernardo Silva as Barcelona switch their attention to Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons.
May 12, 23:58
![RB Leipzig players celebrate after the match on April 13, 2024 RB Leipzig players celebrate after the match on April 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Werder Bremen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 9, 14:23
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons reacts on August 12, 2023 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons reacts on August 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'suffer blow in pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker'
Arsenal reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons, who has starred on loan at RB Leipzig this season.
Mar 28, 23:43
![Netherlands' Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 18, 2023 Netherlands' Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Netherlands and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 00:13
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paris Saint-Germain to offer Xavi Simons to Manchester City in Bernardo Silva deal?
Paris Saint-Germain are allegedly open to including Xavi Simons in any proposal for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.
Mar 14, 09:37
![Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig on March 6, 2024 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid squeeze past RB Leipzig to make Champions League quarter-finals
Real Madrid book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate success over RB Leipzig.
Mar 6, 21:52
![Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 18, 2024 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 23:01
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paris Saint-Germain 'plan to integrate Xavi Simons into first team next season'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly have plans to integrate Xavi Simons - currently on loan at RB Leipzig - into the first-team squad next season.
Feb 20, 09:16
![Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal on February 13, 2024 Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal on February 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brahim Diaz nets stunner as Real Madrid edge out RB Leipzig
Brahim Diaz's sublime second-half strike guides Real Madrid to a narrow first-leg victory over RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 at the Red Bull Arena.
Feb 13, 21:54
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Union Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 17:23
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their first goal on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'send scouts to watch RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons'
Arsenal reportedly send scouts to watch Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons at RB Leipzig, with a view to tabling an offer later this year.
Jan 25, 23:57
![VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness before the match on December 6, 2023 VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness before the match on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 16:47
![RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons reacts on August 12, 2023 RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons reacts on August 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'leading the race to sign Xavi Simons'
Arsenal allegedly lead the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons, who is currently on loan at RB Leipzig.
Jan 18, 12:28
![Al Ettifaq's Jordan Henderson celebrates after the match on September 21, 2023 Al Ettifaq's Jordan Henderson celebrates after the match on September 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Ajax sign Jordan Henderson, Martial agent denies Ten Hag rift
Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Thursday, January 18.
Jan 18, 06:03
![RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 13, 2023 RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 20:29
![Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023 Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool recall Fabio Carvalho from RB Leipzig loan
Liverpool confirm that Portuguese attacker Fabio Carvalho has been recalled from his loan spell at RB Leipzig.
Dec 31, 16:56
![Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023 Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Lijnders provides update on Fabio Carvalho future
Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders confirms that no decision has been made over whether Fabio Carvalho will be recalled from his loan spell at RB Leipzig in January.
Dec 19, 15:45
![RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on November 28, 2023 RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 23:36
![Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023 Fabio Carvalho warms up for RB Leipzig in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool 'in talks over ending Fabio Carvalho's RB Leipzig loan'
Liverpool are reportedly in talks with RB Leipzig over terminating Fabio Carvalho's loan deal amid the 21-year-old's lack of minutes with the Bundesliga club.
Dec 13, 14:35
![RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on November 28, 2023 RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal with Xavi Simons on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Heidenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Heidenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 1, 00:00
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City seal top spot with impressive comeback against RB Leipzig
Manchester City seal top spot in their Champions League group by beating RB Leipzig 3-2 at the Etihad.
Nov 28, 22:00
![Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on November 11, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on November 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 26, 13:43
![RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal on September 30, 2023 RB Leipzig's Lois Openda celebrates scoring their first goal on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wolfsburg vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 17:20
![Thijs Dallinga celebrates scoring for Toulouse on April 29, 2023 Thijs Dallinga celebrates scoring for Toulouse on April 29, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against Gibraltar
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group B clash with Gibraltar.
Nov 19, 09:50
![Liverpool's Cody Gakpo receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 30, 2023 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against the Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group B clash with the Republic of Ireland.
Nov 16, 11:20
![RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Castello Lukeba on October 25, 2023 RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Castello Lukeba on October 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Red Star Belgrade vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Red Star Belgrade and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 09:52
![Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023 Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi wins record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or
Inter Miami and Argentina attacker Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the accolade.
Oct 30, 21:31