Xavier Levi Simons (born 20 February 2003) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Early life

Simons is of Dutch descent on his father's side and Sri Lankan descent on his mother's side through his grandfather. Simons is second cousin of

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midfielder Andre Dozzell.

Club career

Chelsea

Simons signed for Chelsea in 2016 from local rivals

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. He made his Chelsea debut on 22 December 2021 in the quarterfinals of the

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, starting in a 2–0 win against his former club at

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Hull City

On 1 September 2022, he moved on loan to

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for the season. On 16 March 2023, it was announced that Simons would join

permanently in July. He scored his first goal for the club on 23 October 2024 in the 1–1 home draw against

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Fleetwood Town (loan)

On 1 September 2023, Simons joined

club Fleetwood Town on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. On 20 April 2024, Simons scored his first goal for Fleetwood Town.

Wycombe Wanderers (loan)

On 3 February 2025, Simons moved on loan to

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for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. #

Bolton Wanderers

On 12 June 2025, it was announced that Simons had moved to

on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee from Hull City.

International career

Having represented England from U15 through to U17 level, Simons made his U19 debut as a substitute in a 3–1 win over

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during

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at the

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on 23 March 2022. On 21 May 2023, Simons was added to the England squad for the

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as a replacement for the injured Aaron Ramsey. He made his U20 debut as a substitute in the opening game of the tournament, a 1–0 victory over

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Career statistics

References

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