Players like Xavi Simons
CAM/CMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavi Simons's profile ↗
The players most similar to Xavi Simons are Isco, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Romano Schmid. Doppel rates Isco (Real Betis) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Xavi Simons
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 20 | €36m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavi Simons
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavi Simons?
By Doppel's fit score, Isco (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Xavi Simons, with a 86/100 overall match. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Romano Schmid are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xavi Simons?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xavi Simons?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xavi Simons's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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