Axel Witsel

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Nice, born on January 12, 1989, who is right-footed. Follow Axel Witsel on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Ligue 1 season, Axel Witsel has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 571 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.87.

Axel Witsel scores highly on Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the Ligue 1.

Axel Witsel's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

• October 23, 2026: 2-1 win away at Brest (76 minutes, 7.1 FotMob rating)
• October 18, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Lyon (87 minutes, 6.6 FotMob rating)
• October 11, 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Strasbourg (86 minutes, 6.8 FotMob rating)
• September 20, 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Lille (90 minutes, 6.9 FotMob rating)
• September 12, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Auxerre (86 minutes, 6.6 FotMob rating)
• September 5, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Le Mans (73 minutes, 6.6 FotMob rating)
• August 30, 2026: 0-3 loss away at Paris FC (73 minutes, 7.5 FotMob rating)
• July 10, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Spain (30 minutes, 1 yellow card, 5.9 FotMob rating)
• July 7, 2026: 4-1 win away at USA (1 minutes)
• July 1, 2026: 3-2 win at home vs Senegal (unused substitute)

Axel Witsel's next match is on November 8, 2026 when Nice face Angers in the Ligue 1.

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Axel Witsel currently plays for Nice alongside Ali Abdi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Hicham Boudaoui, Gauthier Hein, Morgan Sanson, Mohamed Amoura, Sofiane Diop, Elye Wahi, Laurent Abergel, Isak Jansson, Issiaga Camara, Yéhvann Diouf, Niels Nkounkou, Nathan N'Goumou, Antoine Mendy, Xavier Mandza, Alidu Seidu, Aboulaye Camara, Djibril Coulibaly, Djelan Morana, Zoumana Diallo, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Moïse Bombito, Teddy Boulhendi, Hamza Koutoune, Everton, Jonathan Clauss, and Salis Abdul Samed. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Axel Witsel's career has also included time at Girona, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tianjin Tianhai, Zenit St. Petersburg, Benfica, and Standard Liège.

On the international stage, Axel Witsel has represented Belgium and Belgium U21.

Axel Witsel is from Belgium, and the national team includes Senne Lammens, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Roméo Lavia, Kevin De Bruyne, Mika Godts, Mandela Keita, Youri Tielemans, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard, Loïs Openda, Maarten Vandevoordt, Jari De Busser, Mike Penders, Dodi Lukébakio, Nathan Ngoy, Koni De Winter, Kyriani Sabbe, Charles De Ketelaere, Joaquin Seys, Diego Moreira, Malick Fofana, Hans Vanaken, Timothy Castagne, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, and Nicolas Raskin. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Axel Witsel has won 13 titles: DFB Pokal (2020/2021) and Super Cup (2019/2020) with Borussia Dortmund, Premier League (2014/2015), Super Cup (2016/2017, 2015/2016), The Atlantic Cup (2016), and Russian Cup (2015/2016) with Zenit St. Petersburg, League Cup (2011/2012) with Benfica, and Belgian Cup (2010/2011), First Division A (2008/2009, 2007/2008), and Super Cup (2009/2010, 2008/2009) with Standard Liège.

Axel Witsel has competed in Ligue 1, World Cup, LaLiga, World Cup UEFA qualification, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Super Cup, UEFA Nations League A, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Europa League, Super Cup, EURO, EURO Qualification qualification, Super League, Premier League, Liga ZON Sagres, and Jupiler League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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