Lewis Baker vs Xavi Simons
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Xavi Simons commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €1.2M). Lewis Baker leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Xavi Simons is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Xavi Simons holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Baker is the Championship’s premier midfield ghost, a specialized operator who exists on the periphery of a match until the moment he decides to end it. While his 37.6 passes per minute suggest a standard tempo-setter, his 0.36 goals per 90 place him in the elite top 10% of league midfielders, transforming him from a mere distributor into a genuine secondary striker threat.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lewis Baker | Xavi Simons | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.29 | 0.10 | Lewis |
| Assists / 90 | 0.07 | 0.26 | Xavi |
| Shots / 90 | 1.15 | 2.15 | Xavi |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.15 | 1.79 | Xavi |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.51 | 4.74 | Lewis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.63 | 0.97 | Xavi |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.79 | 0.77 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.99 | 2.29 | Xavi |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.40 | 82.90 | Lewis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lewis Baker or Xavi Simons?
Xavi Simons commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €1.2M). Lewis Baker leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Xavi Simons is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Xavi Simons holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Lewis Baker has a market value of €1.2M, while Xavi Simons is valued at €60.0M.