Who should replace Xavi Simons?
CAM/CMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavi Simons's profile ↗
Xavi Simons is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Xavi Simons, Rémy Cabella from Lille offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Fermín López from FC Barcelona also presents a strong option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Thiago Almadasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €16m | 96 | 84 |
| 3 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 95 | 88 |
| 9 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 10 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavi Simons
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Xavi Simons · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavi Simons?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fermín López (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Xavi Simons, at 97/100 on profile. Thiago Almada and Lucas Paquetá follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xavi Simons?
Yes — Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xavi Simons?
Doppel learns Xavi Simons's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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