Three to watch: Dutch aces not yet household names

Xavi Simons has been slowly but effectively making his way into the bracket of Europe's hottest products. 

MAKING HIS WAY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Sport-Club Freiburg. Pic: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig 

One of Dutch football’s fastest-rising stars, 20-year-old Simons was capped at every international age-grade up to U21 before making his senior debut at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.