Two clips and new data show Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons are about to supercharge Liverpool and Tottenham

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Mon 6 October 2025 6:30, UK Liverpool and Tottenham both fell on either side of a 2-1 scoreline in the Premier League, but the fortunes of Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons are very similar.Liverpool lost 2-1 away at Chelsea after Estevao’s dramatic late winner handed Arne Slot’s side their third successive loss. Credit: ImagoSimons and Wirtz showed their quality despite no end resultIsak knocked Liverpool’s other big addition, Florian Wirtz, off the British transfer record pedestal, and the German has underwhelmed in his early days at Anfield.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Meanwhile, in North London, Tottenham’s biggest summer addition, Xavi Simons, also showcased his creativity against Leeds. Simons and Wirtz have similar playing styles, and the data reflects thatIt feels like it’s only a matter of time before both players showcase their elite ability, but a glance at the data can show how similar the two players are.

During their time in the Bundesliga, Simons and Wirtz both operated in free-roaming number 10 roles, often showing their best football coming off the left half-spaces. Xavi SimonsCareer statsFlorian Wirtz37Goals3526Assists455.6Progressive passes per 906.484.49Progressive carries per 903.867.47Progressive passes received per 908.893.64Carries into the final third per 902.762.94Passes into the final third per 903.462.19Key passes per 902.415.15Shot-creating actions per 905.11Xavi Simons and Florian Wirtz have similar creative numbers throughout their career (FBref)Both players were primarily creators for their teammates, meaning most set pieces and working angles to play in their respective forwards.