Biography
Who is Xavi Simons?
Early life and background
Xavi Simons Quentin Shay Simons was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 21, 2003. His father is Regillio Simons, a former football player, and his mother is Peggy Simons. Both parents are of Surinamese descent. He has an older brother named Faustino who was born in 1996 and also participated in football.
When he was three years old, his family moved to a village near Alicante, Spain. This is where he began his football training at a local club called Club Deportivo Thader. In 2010, he joined the youth setup at Barcelona, where he spent several years developing his skills as a young player. He was often described as a prodigy during his time with the Catalan club. In 2017, he began working with the agent Mino Raiola.
Professional club career
In July 2019, Xavi moved to the French club Paris Saint-Germain after contract negotiations with Barcelona ended. He made his professional debut for the team on February 10, 2021, during a Coupe de France match against Caen. Later that year, he won the Coupe de France trophy. He also made appearances in Ligue 1 during his time in Paris.
Xavi signed with PSV Eindhoven in June 2022. During his one season there, he won the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield. He was the joint-top scorer in the Eredivisie with nineteen goals. In 2023, he returned to Paris Saint-Germain before being loaned to the German club RB Leipzig. He played for RB Leipzig for two seasons and signed a permanent deal with them in January 2025. In August 2025, he transferred to the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £51.8 million.
International football participation
Throughout his development, Xavi represented the Netherlands at multiple youth levels, including the under-15, under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. His consistent progress through these ranks eventually led to his inclusion in the senior national team squad.
In November 2022, he received a call-up to the Netherlands national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar. He made his senior international debut during the round of 16 match against the United States, which the Netherlands won 3-1. By appearing in this match, he became the youngest player to feature in the knockout stages of the World Cup for his country.
Birthday and age
Xavi Simons was born on April 21, 2003, which makes Xavi 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Xavi shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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