27 Apr 2026

Xavi Simons’ 2025/26 Tottenham season: why the numbers say he’s hard to replace

Tottenham are feeling the loss of their No. 7. A knee injury has him sidelined, and the team suddenly looks short of invention in the Premier League. The season graphic highlights just how much he drives Spurs in the final third. Pulling from Sofascore data, his output stacks up near the top of almost every attacking category.

Creative supply that sets the tone

Among all Tottenham players in 2025/26, he leads the team with 5 assists. He also ranks first for big chances created with 7. Add 35 key passes, the second‑best mark in the squad, and you get a clear picture of who starts many of Spurs’ best moves. With 7 total goal contributions, he sits second for direct end product.

Shooting volume and movement

He is also a frequent shooter. His 42 attempts are the second most for Tottenham, with 10 finding the target. The heat map in the graphic shows activity across the attacking midfield zones and half‑spaces, popping up wide and central to link play. That roaming threat keeps defenders guessing and opens lanes for runners.

Why his absence bites

Take out the team’s top assister and leading chance creator, and chance quality usually drops. Tottenham lose a reliable final pass, a ball carrier between the lines, and a steady stream of shots. It also shifts more creative duty onto teammates, which can blunt transitions and slow attacks against organized blocks.

Who must step up at Spurs

While he recovers, the onus is on James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung‑min to share chance creation and shots. Full backs like Pedro Porro can add service from wide areas, while set pieces become an even bigger lever. Spurs have the tools, but matching his blend of volume and variety is the real test.

Track it on Sofascore

His season form is reflected by a Sofascore Rating of 6.88, the third best among Tottenham players shown in the graphic. Fans can follow match‑by‑match outputs, heat maps and live momentum swings on Sofascore, plus get alerts when his injury status changes.