Axel Witsel - Bio, Career, Stats, Playing Style, Achievements & Traits

Axel Witsel

Nice |

Contract Until: Jun 30, 2027

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Profile

Nationality

Belgium

Jersey Number

Position

Midfielder

Preferred Foot

right

Debut

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Place of Birth

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Date of Birth

Jan 12, 1989

Age

Weight

81 Kg

Height

186 cm

Career Summary

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old professional footballer from Belgium, born on January 12, 1989. He is 186 cm tall and weighs 81 kg. Axel Witsel plays as a Midfielder for Nice and the Belgium national team. He has made a total of 4 appearances this season. Across those outings, he has accumulated 322 minutes on the pitch, with an average rating of 6.88.

Form Index

6.95Average Rating

Season	League	Average Rating
2021/2022	Bundesliga	7
2022/2023	La Liga	6.88
2023/2024	La Liga	7.09
2024/2025	La Liga	7.05
2025/2026	La Liga	6.82
2026/2027	Ligue 1	6.88

Player Traits

Axel Witsel Skill Traits

Trait	Value
Defending	82
Passing	94
End Product	18
Composure	82
Workrate	77
Discipline	81

Current Season Stats

Appearance

Minutes Played

322

Assists

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Rating

6.88

Goals

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Started

Yellow Card

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Career

Clubs

From

Nice

Aug 2026

Now

Girona

Aug 2025

Aug 2026

Atlético Madrid

Jul 2022

Aug 2025

Borussia Dortmund

Aug 2018

Jul 2022

105

Zenit

Sep 2012

Jan 2017

Benfica

Jul 2011

Sep 2012

Standard Liège

Jul 2011

National Team

From

Atlético Madrid

Jun 2025

Jul 2025

Belgium

Aug 2010

Jun 2022

Matches

Goals

Career

Clubs

Nice

Aug'26 - now

Girona

Aug'25 - Aug'26

Atlético Madrid

Jul'22 - Aug'25

Borussia Dortmund

Aug'18 - Jul'22

105

Zenit

Sep'12 - Jan'17

Benfica

Jul'11 - Sep'12

Standard Liège

- Jul'11

National Team

Atlético Madrid

Jun'25 - Jul'25

Belgium

Aug'10 - Jun'22

Matches

Goals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axel Witsel's age?

Axel Witsel is 37 years old.

What is Axel Witsel's height?

Axel Witsel is 186 cm tall.

Which country is Axel Witsel from?

Axel Witsel is from Belgium.

Which national team does Axel Witsel play for?

Axel Witsel plays for the Belgium national team.

Which club does Axel Witsel currently play for?

Axel Witsel currently plays for Nice.

What position does Axel Witsel play?

Axel Witsel plays as a Midfielder.

How many goals has Axel Witsel scored in his career?

Axel Witsel has scored 59 career goals.

What trophies has Axel Witsel won?

Axel Witsel has won 3 trophies including titles in DFB Pokal.

When was Axel Witsel born?

Axel Witsel was born on January 12, 1989.

Career Summary

Matches

Trophies

Borussia Dortmund

DFB Pokal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axel Witsel's age?

Axel Witsel is 37 years old.

What is Axel Witsel's height?

Axel Witsel is 186 cm tall.

Which country is Axel Witsel from?

Axel Witsel is from Belgium.

Which national team does Axel Witsel play for?

Axel Witsel plays for the Belgium national team.

Which club does Axel Witsel currently play for?

Axel Witsel currently plays for Nice.

What position does Axel Witsel play?

Axel Witsel plays as a Midfielder.

How many goals has Axel Witsel scored in his career?

Axel Witsel has scored 59 career goals.

What trophies has Axel Witsel won?

Axel Witsel has won 3 trophies including titles in DFB Pokal.

When was Axel Witsel born?

Axel Witsel was born on January 12, 1989.