That’s the opinion of talkSPORT’s Inside Spurs panel, who were reflecting on the 23-year-old’s standout display in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, where his moment of brilliance left supporters in awe.
Making his first start under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi after being dropped for the 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, the Netherlands international delivered a commanding performance and was at the heart of everything positive for Spurs.
He played a crucial role in the breakthrough, floating in a precise cross that allowed Pedro Porro to open the scoring, before Kaoru Mitoma brought the visitors level right on the stroke of half-time.
However, the spotlight soon returned to Xavi Simons, who produced the game’s most memorable moment. Picking up the ball from distance, he curled a sensational effort into the top-right corner, restoring Tottenham’s lead with a strike widely tipped to be among the best goals of the month.
The goal, which arrived in the 77th minute, underlined his influence on the match — not only was he involved in both of Spurs’ goals, but he also dictated the tempo throughout. It marked just his second Premier League goal of the season and his first of 2026, further highlighting both his quality and the frustration over his limited starts earlier in the campaign.
