Netherlands Youngster Xavi Simons Wears Xavi Only on Kit in 2022 World Cup
On Saturday, Netherlands' Xavi Simons became the youngest player to ever feature for the Netherlands in the knockout stages of the World Cup. You might have also noticed that the Dutch player had the name of a famous Spanish footballer on the back - Xavi. Let us find out why.
Even though he is just aged 19, Xavi Simons has been already in the media for more than 10 years. He was a Chelsea target by 12 years old, had 2m Instagram followers at 16, and already played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and now PSV Eindhoven.
Xavi Simons Names After Former Barcelona & Spain Midfielder Xavi
Xavi Simons has been named after famous FC Barcelona footballer Xavi Hernandez by his father Regillio Simons. Simons Sr finished his playing career at the Dutch team "TOP Oss" in 2006.
At the age of 7, Xavi Simons joined FC Barcelona. When playing for FC Barcelona, Xavi Simons did have no name on the back, as is usual for FC Barcelona youth teams.
Xavi Simons started with Simons only on his back
In 2020, Xavi Simons joined Paris Saint-Germain. For the presentation, he just had the name "Simons" on the back. He switched to "X. Simons", which he also wore in his few Ligue 1 appearances.
Since his transfer to PSV, Xavi Simons wears Xavi on the back
In 2022, Xavi Simons joined Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. He opted to have Xavi on the back of his kit, which he should also wear for the Netherlands national football team.
The Netherlands No. 25 kit with Xavi on the back costs you 115 Euro in the official Dutch online store.
Which other footballers do you know who have been named after famous footballers? Comment below.
CD Numancia 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish club CD Numancia and their long-time technical sponsor Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new kits for the 2026-27 season. The launch celebrates a historic milestone, marking 20 years of uninterrupted partnership between the team and the Italian sportswear brand. To honor this two-decade collaboration, the new designs reinterpret the essence of the original kits from the 2006-07 season, when Erreà first began outfitting the Soria-based side.
The CD Numancia 2026-2027 home kit returns to the club's traditional deep red base with blue details, directly inspired by the 2006-07 template. It features a classic central shield placement, reviving a vintage aesthetic that defined the early days of the partnership. The away kit reverses this color scheme, utilizing a crisp white base with red and blue accents. Rounding out the set, the third kit introduces a clean black design with red and white elements that firmly connect to Numancia's identity.
Nike x G-Dragon South Korea 2026 World Cup Collection Debuted
In the recent match between South Korea and Mexico, the South Korean players wore special anthem jackets and pre-match shirt from a lifestyle collection created in collaboration with global star G-Dragon.
Black/Green Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Boots Spotted
In the opening match between Haiti and Scotland, left-back Martin Expérience was spotted wearing the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots in a black/green colorway. It is expected to be released soon.
Livingston FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Livingston FC have officially unveiled their new 2026027 home kit, made by Joma.
The new Joma Livingston FC 2026-27 home shirt features a dominant amber-yellow colorway and a large polo collar. The jersey also incorporates subtle embossed patterns that add a refined touch to the design.
Hibernian FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Hibernian FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit and simultaneously announced a partnership with Reebok, replacing Joma as the club’s kit supplier.
The new jersey features a dark green base, complemented by a polo collar and raglan sleeves with white accents. Both the collar and sleeve cuffs are white, finished with green trim.
World Cup 'Debut' Patch is Attached to the Boots
Midfielder Luis Romo (31) made a memorable impact in his FIFA World Cup debut, scoring the only goal in Mexico’s 1-0 victory over South Africa. The win also made Mexico the first team to secure a place in the knockout stage.
Making his first-ever World Cup appearance, Luis Romo naturally had the honor of wearing the World Cup “Debut” Patch. Interestingly, however, he chose to attach it to his Tiempo Maestro boots rather than wear it on his shirt sleeve like most other players.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - Official Look
@opaleak has leaked 2 new pictures of the new Adidas Boca 26-27 pre-match shirt.
The Boca Juniors 2026-27 pre-match jersey features a half-and-half design in the club's traditional colors, with a yellow right side and blue left side, complemented by contrasting sleeve colors and a blue crew-neck collar.
