Who is Xavi Simons?
Xavi Xavier Quentin Shay Simons (born 21 April 2003 in Amsterdam, Netherlands) is a talented Dutch footballer known for his creativity, versatility, and rise through Europe’s elite academies and clubs.
📋At a Glance:
Category Details
Name:Xavi Quentin Shay Simons
Date of Birth:21 April 2003 (age 22)
Nationality:Dutch (of Surinamese descent)
Positions:Attacking Midfield / Winger (mainly left)
Current Club:RB Leipzig (permanent deal signed Jan 2025, contract until June 2027)
International:Netherlands national team (28 caps, 5 goals)
Key Strengths:Technical creativity, versatility in midfield/wing roles, goal contribution
Transfer Status:Chelsea leading negotiations; other interest from Arsenal & Bayern
Xavi Simons is one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders—polished at La Masia, proven at PSV, and impactful at RB Leipzig. His desire to progress in a top league has accelerated a potential move, and Chelsea now appear poised to finalize the transfer, pending agreement on terms with RB Leipzig.
Chelsea appear to be on the cusp of securing Xavi Simons, with both club-to-club negotiations and player consent largely settled. The main hurdle is agreeing final fee terms, which could be resolved within this week. Leipzig’s desire for a profitable exit, along with Simons’ clear preference for the Premier League, make this one of the summer’s standout transfer sagas.
Will keep an eye out for the official announcement—but barring any complications,it’s Chelsea-bound.
And at the end a funny story:
The Instagram Superstar vs. the Coach”
When Xavi Simons first joined PSG’s senior squad as a teenager in 2019, there was huge hype on social media:
He already had over a million Instagram followers—more than some of PSG’s senior players!
His teammates used to tease him, jokingly calling him “the influencer” or “Insta-boy.”
One day in training, a PSG coach (reportedly Thomas Tuchel at the time) playfully told him:
“Hey Xavi, today less Instagram, more football!”
To which Simons, dead serious but smiling, replied:
“Coach, I can do both!”
Everyone laughed—including the coach—and it became a running joke in the dressing room. Even senior stars like Neymar and Kimpembe would sometimes greet him with,
“Hey, Mr. Instagram, how many followers today?”
