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Xavi Simons Scout Report At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: The Perfect Number 10 For Thomas Frank Tactics? – Player Analysis

Aaron O'Shea by Aaron O'Shea
September 9, 2025
in Player Analysis, Analysis, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White, Premier League, Scouting Report, Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur, Xavi Simons
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Xavi Simons At Tottenham 20252026

When Thomas Frank took charge at Tottenham Hotspur, it was obvious he wanted a proper number 10.

Not just someone who links play, but a player who can break lines with the ball, carry it through the middle, and also drift wide when needed.

Spurs went hard for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, two players who tick all those boxes, but missed out on both.

Instead, they’ve landed Xavi Simons, a precocious talent who looked destined for Chelsea all summer before Spurs snuck in to get their man.

The question now is simple: Does Xavi Simons style of play bring the same qualities as Gibbs-White and Eze?

This player analysis explores why Xavi Simons could be the missing number 10 in Thomas Frank tactics.

Morgan Gibbs-White: The Benchmark

For me, Morgan Gibbs-White is one of the most elite number 10s in the Premier League.

I genuinely think he could play for any of the top six sides.

When you look at the Morgan Gibbs-White style of play, you see a player with a complete skill set for that role.

Morgan Gibbs-White Technical Ability

Morgan Gibbs-White spots the run and prepares to play a pass through Everton’s compact defensive block.
Gibbs-White identifies the passing lane through a crowded Everton defence.
Morgan Gibbs-White executes the through ball into the box against Everton’s defensive line.
He has the vision and technical quality to thread passes through tight spaces in the final third.
Morgan Gibbs-White creates separation under tight marking against Brentford.
Under pressure, Gibbs-White swivels to create separation and open up the cross.
Morgan Gibbs-White delivers a left-footed cross into the box against Brentford.
His two-footed ability allows him to deliver accurately with his weaker side, here crossing for Chris Wood.

Morgan Gibbs-White has got a really clean strike off both feet.

His final actions, whether it’s a pass, a cross or a shot, are sharp, and he sees the picture in his head so quickly.

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    Tags: Eberechi EzeEberechi Eze Scout ReportHow Good Is Xavi SimonsMorgan Gibbs-WhiteMorgan Gibbs-White AnalysisThomas FrankThomas Frank TacticsTottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur TacticsXavi SimonsXavi Simons AnalysisXavi Simons Scout ReportXavi Simons Scouting ReportXavi Simons Spurs TransferXavi Simons Tottenham Transfer
    Aaron O'Shea

    Aaron O'Shea

    Certified Project Manager, Aspiring Performance Analyst, currently completing MSc in Elite Sports Performance. Passionate about scouting, recruitment and tactics.

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