Born into a footballing family in Amsterdam (his father was a professional footballer before becoming a youth coach at Ajax), the young Xavi had everything to become a footballer in his own right. Starting with his name, given by his father in honour of the FC Barcelona legend.

Xavi Quentin Shay Simons (Dutch: [ˈtɕaːʋi ˈsimɔns]; [3] born 21 April 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Netherlands national team.. Originally a product of Barcelona's La Masia, Simons signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in July 2019, where he would initially join the under-19s before making his ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Following his return to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023 summer transfer window, the 21-year-old right-footer moved to Germany, where he joined RB Leipzig on loan. In the Bundesliga, he confirmed his excellent form, notching ten goals and 15 assists in all competitions in 2023-2024, also making his Champions League debut (two goals) as Leipzig ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Xavi Simons has completed a permanent move to RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, the Bundesliga outfit have confirmed. Netherlands international Xavi initially joined the Red Bulls on loan for ...

Jul 19, 2023 · After a season with PSV Eindhoven, Xavi Simons has returned to Paris Saint-Germain until 2027. The Dutch attacking midfielder will be loaned out to German club RB Leipzig for the 2023-2024 season.

Jan 30, 2025 · Leipzig completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. He's contracted to 2027. Neither Leipzig nor PSG disclosed the fee. “We’ve been ...

Jan 30, 2025 · RB Leipzig have completed the permanent transfer of Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that Leipzig were closing in on a permanent deal for Simons,...

Jan 30, 2025 · Leipzig completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. He’s contracted to 2027. Neither Leipzig nor PSG disclosed the fee.

Jan 30, 2025 · Attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has joined RB Leipzig permanently after spending 18 months on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The Netherlands international has signed a contract to keep him at ...

Jan 30, 2025 · RB Leipzig have signed Xavi Simons on a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal which could reportedly rise to €80m. Simons joined Leipzig on an initial loan deal from the French champions in the summer of 2023, and registered 25 goal involvements for the club last season.