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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps let him burst into pockets between lines. (conf 0.8)
Good but not elite straight-line speed for an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Tight turns and close-control changes of direction in tight spaces. (conf 0.8)
Covers ground box-to-box across a demanding Premier League schedule. (conf 0.75)
Control
Cushions and sets the ball under pressure with minimal wasted movement. (conf 0.85)
Comfortable carrying through midfield thirds and beating first defenders. (conf 0.85)
Uses body well but not physically dominant against bigger midfielders. (conf 0.65)
Strikes the ball cleanly from range and in transition. (conf 0.75)
Distribution
Sharp combination play honed in Barcelona's academy system. (conf 0.85)
Capable of switching play though not his primary creative tool. (conf 0.65)
Occasional end product from wide areas but not a habitual crosser. (conf 0.6)
Reads passing lanes early and threads chances into the box. (conf 0.85)
Chance threat
Reliable end product with a habit of arriving late into the area. (conf 0.75)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot from the edge of the box. (conf 0.65)
Finds half-spaces and timing runs beyond the last line well. (conf 0.8)
Occasional set-piece involvement without being a primary taker. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Slight frame limits impact in aerial duels for his position. (conf 0.6)
Competes well for a smaller player using quickness over strength. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Presses aggressively from the front in coordinated defensive structures. (conf 0.75)
Contributes to turnovers though not a dedicated ball-winner. (conf 0.6)
Prioritizes attacking positioning over disciplined defensive shape. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Handles the ball calmly under pressure in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.8)
Generally picks the right pass or carry option at speed. (conf 0.75)
Known for high effort levels praised by multiple coaches. (conf 0.75)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues but generally available. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
Still in his early twenties with room to peak further as a creator. (conf 0.8)
Well-known Dutch international with a high-profile transfer history. (conf 0.75)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Xavi Simons is a Dutch attacking midfielder known for his quick feet, sharp first touch, and ability to find pockets of space between defensive lines. A Barcelona academy product who moved through PSV and RB Leipzig before joining Tottenham Hotspur, he combines progressive dribbling with incisive passing to link midfield and attack. His energetic pressing and eagerness to arrive late into the box make him a dynamic, if still physically slight, presence in the Premier League.
Product of Barcelona's La Masia academy before returning to the Netherlands with PSV.
Established himself at RB Leipzig with strong performances in the Bundesliga and Champions League.
Regular member of the Netherlands national team setup in his early twenties.