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Matt Crooks 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 €1.0M). Matt Crooks leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Xavi Simons is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Matt Crooks

Midfielder
England
€1.0M
32 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Xavi Simons

Midfielder
Netherlands
€60.0M
23 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Matt Crooks

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Xavi Simons

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

MetricMatt CrooksXavi SimonsEdge
Goals / 900.130.10
Assists / 900.170.26Xavi
Shots / 900.942.15Xavi
Key passes / 900.941.79Xavi
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.324.74Matt
Tackles won / 901.440.97Matt
Interceptions / 901.100.77Matt
Press intensity / 902.292.29
Pass accuracy %76.1082.90Xavi

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Matt Crooks or Xavi Simons?

Xavi Simons commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €1.0M). Matt Crooks leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Xavi Simons is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

Matt Crooks has a market value of €1.0M, while Xavi Simons is valued at €60.0M.

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