Xavi Simons
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Xavi Quentin Shay Simons (Dutch: [ˈtɕaːʋi ˈsimɔns]; born 21 April 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur 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 professional debut in 2021. With PSG, he won a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France title. In 2022, Simons returned to his native Netherlands with PSV, winning the KNVB Cup, Johan Cruyff Shield, and Eredivisie top scorer award in his only season at the club. In 2023, he rejoined PSG before being immediately loaned out to RB Leipzig in Germany for two seasons and signing permanently for the club in January 2025, however he informed RB Leipzig of his intention to leave the club in May 2025, citing the club's failure to qualify for the following season's UEFA Champions League. He subsequently joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in August. Initially playing for the Netherlands at youth level, Simons received his first call-up to the national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and made his debut at the tournament.