In soccer, players such as Simons can sign a professional contract from the age of 16. Xavi made his way through the youth and reserve teams and was a key member of Josep Maria Gonzalvo's Barcelona B team that won promotion to the Second Division. [75], Xavi played for Spain at Euro 2012 which Spain won by defeating Italy 4–0 in the final. His father, Joaquim, was a former player for Sabadell in the first division.

Many criticised the decision of the ex canterano comparing it with which took Neymar Jr in 2017, but he had it very clear.
[1][9], In March 2020, Simons was named on Goal's "NxGn 2020" list of 50 best wonderkids in world football.

For now, it looks like he will continue to play for the Oranje, but, per FIFA's eligibility rules, he will not be permanently tied to a national team until he plays a senior competitive match. He also won La Liga and the Supercopa de España again. Barça's options to convince the players of the new salary cut, Barça denounces that there are false signatures in the motion of censure, Lionel Messi, from a penalty, scored and was the best of the Albiceleste (1-0), The reasons for the tremendous anger of Barça and Koeman with Dembélé, Neto, for all: "I'm in my best moment and working to be a starter", OFFICIAL | The numbers of the FC Barcelona: the '4' and the '9', with new owners, The impressive eleven gala that FC Barcelona may have in the future, This is the transfer plan of FC Barcelona for the winter market, Like this has remained the squad of the FC Barcelona 2020-2021 after the market of signings, DANGER: Ousmane Dembélé studies leaving FC Barcelona for free. pic.twitter.com/p2fBAV11Cm, Throwback to 2010 where it al started at Barca's Prebenjamin team. Since July 2013, Xavi has been married to Nuria Cunillera. Regillio Simons, an experienced youth trainer for clubs including Ajax Amsterdam, has been trying to keep his son away from the limelight as much as possible for most of his pre- and early teenage years.
[12][13][14] After retirement, Xavi transitioned to coaching, and was appointed as manager at Al-Sadd in 2019. An eight-year-old Xavi Simons (right) celebrates a goal with a teammate during a 2011 match for FC Barcelona's youth team. (CNN)He's only 16, but already plays for one of the world's biggest soccer clubs and has more than two million followers on social media. For now, Simons said he is committed to his Dutch roots.

Under the current age rules of the women's WTA Tour, which were implemented two decades ago to protect the health and careers of young women, Gauff can only play a maximum of 14 events until her 16th birthday in March. [21], Xavi was named the vice-captain in the 2004–05 season, in which he helped Barcelona win La Liga and the 2004 Supercopa de España. He is in the spotlight," said Engelaar, a former FC Twente player. Named after Spain and FC Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez by his father, former Dutch soccer pro Regillio Simons, it was no surprise he took up the sport at an early age. [107] Under the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola", FIFA's campaign was done in conjunction with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and health experts, with the players holding up 11 messages to raise awareness of the disease and ways to combat it.[107][108]. Garganese, Carlo (April 19, 2010). For me, assists are the most important," Simons said in a 2017 interview with freestyle footballer Soufiane Touzani. [68] He provided the most number of accurate passes, 599 with a passing success rate of 91%, and he crossed the ball inside the 18-yard box more than any other player in the tournament. [76], With Xavi providing two assists in the final, for Jordi Alba and Fernando Torres, he became the first player to register assists in two European Championship finals. [40] After the ball was slightly behind him, Xavi brought the ball down with a cocked leg, effectively using his ankle to control it, before slipping a pass through to Messi, who scored the first goal. For example: "Quite simply the best midfielder of modern football.

Xavi Simons was born in Amsterdam and has represented the Netherlands at Under-15 and Under-16 levels. If Simons had stayed at Barcelona, he may one day have played alongside Argentine superstar Lionel Messi in the first team. We were getting dozens of emails a week for this kid, from Russia, Abu Dhabi, China. "Thank you [PSG] for believing in me and challenging me to achieve my full potential at your club," the midfielder said after everything was confirmed. She is not allowed to play a full schedule until her 18th birthday.