XAVI SIMONS NEWS

Four shots in win Simons had four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Simons saw a decent stat line despite not finding a goal contribution Saturday, as he registered four shots, one chance created and one cross, with this being his first match in four appearances with four or more shots. He has gone four games since his last goal, having nine on the season across all competitions.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Wolfsburg Simons made an assist, created six chances, sent in five crosses (four accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Simons was a huge source of playmaking from both open play and set pieces and his pass for Benjamin Sesko to double his side's lead midway through the second half was pure art. That's now 10 assists over 28 league starts for the midfielder and that leaves him tied for fourth place among all Bundesliga players in this category.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of five goals Simons scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Friday's 5-1 win over Koln.

Impact Simons opened the scoring with a goal in the 15th minute before setting up Lois Openda in the 63rd while leading Leipzig with four chances created in the match. The midfielder has two goals and two assists over his last five Bundesliga contests while taking 14 shots, crossing 17 times and creating 17 chances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Great despite no goal or assist Simons registered four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Simons, who logged a goal and an assist across his previous three Bundesliga appearances, mostly compensated for his non-involvement in Leipzig's two goals with his effort in other categories. Simons led the team in created chances and crossed the ball more times Saturday than he did across any of his previous appearances since mid-January. In terms of shots, he has attempted at least four during three of his last six appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in draw Simons recorded three shots (one on target), seven crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Simons had an upstanding match that ended in an UCL elimination after totaling seven crosses with four chances created Wednesday. He started seven of the eight games played in the tournament, logging in two goals and two assists, a career high.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assist against Bochum Simons assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 win over Bochum.

Impact Simons was spectacular Saturday, pretty much scoring the club's third goal of the match despite it being tallied as an own-goal and then assisting on the fourth goal of the game after finding Yussuf Poulsen in the 72nd minute. This gave Simons his 14th goal contribution in league play this season, easily boasting his best campaign to date. He will hope to keep up the high level of productivity, notching two goal contributions over his past three appearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal in win Simons scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Simons had a productive day against Borussia Monchengladbach, including a goal for his sixth of the season. Since returning from a minor shoulder injury, the midfielder has scored once on 11 shots (seven on target), 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots before break Simons recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Simons was busy in the final match before the winter break, sending in three shots but failing to get on the scoresheet. The attacking midfielder has been brilliant while on loan with Leipzig, and rumors have swirled that move could be made permanent. There could be discussions around that during the January transfer window as Simons continues to excel in Leipzig.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Simons had four chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Simons avoided a serious shoulder injury and was back in the lineup Saturday. He ups his chances created per game to 2.1 with 19 in the last seven matches. Overall , the midfielder leads the league in assists with seven while also logging in 25 crosses (six accurate) in 13 Bundesliga contests thus far.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick return from injury Simons (shoulder) is a surprise inclusion in the starting XI to face Heidenheim after recovering from a mid week injury.

Impact Simons had initially been thought to be out a few matches, but has recovered after an MRI revealed no structural damage. The attacker is a main fixture in the Leipzig XI as he's scored four goals and provided seven assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major injury Simons underwent an MRI on his shoulder that revealed no structural damage, but is set to miss the next few matches for Leipzig.

Impact Simons was lucky to avoid a serious injury, though is set for some time on the sidelines. He has been on good form of late, recording three goals and five assists in the last seven matches. During his absence, Nicolas Seiwald could take over in the offensive midfield until he is back to full form.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off holding shoulder Simons was forced off with an apparent shoulder injury during Tuesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Simons was forced off while holding his shoulder Tuesday. The attacking midfielder was unable to carry on after landing heavily on the shoulder and was supporting it while coming off the pitch. If the injury proves to be serious it will be Christoph Baumgartner who takes a more significant role in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of three goals Simons scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Simons opened the scoring the sixth minute before setting up Christoph Baumgartner in the 80th while leading Leipzig with four chances created in the match. Simons has seven goal involvements in his last five matches in all competitions while taking 18 shots, creating 12 chances and crossing 15 times over the same timeframe.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Simons scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Simons opened the scoring in the eighth minute while finishing with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team. Simons has two goals and three assists in his last four matches in all competitions as a locked in starter for Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Simons recorded three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Mainz.

Impact Simons was Leipzig's best player on the attack Saturday as he tied for the team lead in shots and whipped in a season-high five crosses. He has been off to a red-hot start this season as he has 11 goal contributions in 13 games in Bundesliga and Champions League play.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Simons assisted twice to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 6-0 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Simons was held off the scoresheet for six matches in a row after a hot start. Now he has added four goal contributions in the last two matches. Simons hasn't been the safest floor option, lacking some consistency, but he has been brilliant going forward and is up to nine goal contributions in nine Bundesliga matches. Simons has also added a pair of goal contributions in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists versus Red Star Simons scored a goal off five shots (three on target), made an assist, created three chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade...

Impact Simons finally delivered in continental competition, assisting David Raum's opener in the 13th minute and then scoring his side's second goal with a spectacular long-range strike that went into the far post top corner just before the hour mark. These were the first UCL goal and first UCL assist for the wonderkid in his career and he'll now shift his focus back to Bundesliga as his side hosts Koln on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Simons recorded five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th min...

Impact Simons had the shot quantity nailed, but his quality left a lot to be desired. He has not logged a goal across any of his last three Bundesliga appearances. This is unfortunately from his first four games of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, when he logged that many goals.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Augsburg Simons scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Simons scored in the 6th minute assisted by Lois Openda and assisted Lois Openda five minutes later. He has recorded a goal involvement in each of his last three games. He has scored thrice and assisted four times in just four games this season and is the top assister of the league. He was replaced by Christoph Baumgartner in the 76th minute.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in rout Simons scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Simons continued his ridiculous start to the Bundesliga, adding two more goal contributions Sunday. The attacker is up to two goals and three assists in three matches. Simons is on loan with Leipzig but has already established himself as a mainstay in the starting XI and seems set for a major role.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unstoppable in rout Simons scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and two chances created in Friday's 5-1 win against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Simons came to the Bundesliga with sky-high expectations and got off to a slow start during his first match. Any signs of that slow start were quickly forgotten about as he popped up for three goal contributions in the space of 20 minutes. The attacking midfielder looks set to be a crucial part of a title-contending Leipzig side in 2023-24.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to PSG, loaned to Leipzig Simons will be loaned out to RB Leipzig for the 2023/24 campaign after signing a four-year contract to return to PSG, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Simons had a breakout season with PSV where he tallied 19 goals and nine assists in 34 Eredivisie appearances, plus he gave Arsenal fits during their Europa League group stage fixtures in October. The 20-year-old Dutch international has been bought back out by PSG, though he'll spend the upcoming campaign on-loan in Germany with Leipzig. The attacking midfider/winger could be an excellent replacement for the departing Dominik Szoboszlai.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE