Bio

Xavier Quentin Shay Simons (born 21 April 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, on loan from Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, and the Netherlands national team. Originally a product of Barcelona's La Masia, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in July 2019, where he would initially join the under-19s before making his professional debut in February 2021. With PSG, Simons won a Ligue 1 title and a Coupe de France. In 2022, he returned to the Netherlands with PSV, winning the KNVB Cup, Johan Cruyff Shield, and Eredivisie top scorer award in his only season at the club. He returned to PSG in 2023, and was immediately loaned out to RB Leipzig. Initially playing for the Netherlands at youth level, Simons made his senior debut for the national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals.