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Height
20
Shirt
37 years
Jan 12, 1989
Right
Preferred foot
Belgium
Country
€1M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Central Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches56%Shot attempts37%Goals67%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions60%

LaLiga 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
15
Started
16
Matches
1,265
Minutes played
6.80
Rating
1
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Jan 31

Real Oviedo
L1-0
20
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 4

Mallorca
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
8.1

Dec 21, 2025

Atletico Madrid
L0-3
90
0
0
0
0
6.2

Dec 12, 2025

Real Sociedad
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Dec 7, 2025

Elche
L3-0
66
0
0
0
0
6.5

Nov 30, 2025

Real Madrid
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Nov 23, 2025

Real Betis
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Nov 18, 2025

Liechtenstein
W7-0
30
0
0
0
0
6.3

Nov 15, 2025

Kazakhstan
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 8, 2025

Deportivo Alaves
W1-0
85
0
0
0
0
6.8
Girona

Jan 31

LaLiga
Real Oviedo
1-0
20‎’‎
6.4

Jan 4

LaLiga
Mallorca
1-2
90‎’‎
8.1

Dec 21, 2025

LaLiga
Atletico Madrid
0-3
90‎’‎
6.2

Dec 12, 2025

LaLiga
Real Sociedad
1-2
90‎’‎
6.9

Dec 7, 2025

LaLiga
Elche
3-0
66‎’‎
6.5
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 15%
  • 13Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.45xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.14xG0.87xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,265

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.53
xG on target (xGOT)
1.76
Non-penalty xG
1.53
Shots
13
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.34
Successful passes
621
Successful passes %
89.9%
Accurate long balls
16
Accurate long balls %
55.2%
Chances created
7

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
69
Duels won %
53.9%
Aerial duels won
31
Aerial duels won %
70.5%
Touches
868
Touches in opposition box
16
Dispossessed
13
Fouls won
19

Defending

Tackles
18
Interceptions
14
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
19
Recoveries
75
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
14
Clearances
33
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
22
xG against while on pitch
21.22

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
1

News

About

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for Girona, 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 2025/2026 LaLiga season, Axel Witsel has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,265 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

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

Axel Witsel's next match is on February 16, 2026 when Girona face Barcelona in the LaLiga.

Explore Axel Witsel's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Axel Witsel's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Axel Witsel currently plays for Girona alongside Cristian Portu, Juan Carlos, Hugo Rincon, Joel Roca, Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Donny van de Beek, Cristhian Stuani, Fran Beltrán, Abel Ruiz, Thomas Lemar, Vitor Reis, Paulo Gazzaniga, Claudio Echeverri, Viktor Tsigankov, Alejandro Francés, Daley Blind, Azzedine Ounahi, Vladyslav Vanat, Bryan Gil, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Iván Martin, Álex Moreno, Vladyslav Krapyvtsov, Gibert Jordana, Lass Kourouma, Ricard Artero, and Papa Ba. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

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

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

Axel Witsel is from Belgium, and the national teams include Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. 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, Taça da Liga (2011/2012) with Benfica, and Cup (2010/2011), First Division A (2008/2009, 2007/2008), and Super Cup (2009/2010, 2008/2009) with Standard Liege.

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

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Axel Witsel, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Axel Witsel to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches56%Shot attempts37%Goals67%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions60%

Career

Senior career

Girona (Free transfer)Aug 2025 - now
16
1
116
3
145
13
45
6
180
22
51
5
130
32

National team

134
12
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Borussia Dortmund

Germany
1
DFB Pokal(20/21)
1
Super Cup(19/20)

Zenit St. Petersburg

Russia
2
Super Cup(16/17 · 15/16)
1
The Atlantic Cup(2016)
1

Benfica

Portugal
1
Taça da Liga(11/12)

Standard Liege

Belgium
1
Cup(10/11)
2
First Division A(08/09 · 07/08)
2
Super Cup(09/10 · 08/09)

News

About

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for Girona, 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 2025/2026 LaLiga season, Axel Witsel has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,265 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

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

Axel Witsel's next match is on February 16, 2026 when Girona face Barcelona in the LaLiga.

Explore Axel Witsel's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Axel Witsel's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Axel Witsel currently plays for Girona alongside Cristian Portu, Juan Carlos, Hugo Rincon, Joel Roca, Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Donny van de Beek, Cristhian Stuani, Fran Beltrán, Abel Ruiz, Thomas Lemar, Vitor Reis, Paulo Gazzaniga, Claudio Echeverri, Viktor Tsigankov, Alejandro Francés, Daley Blind, Azzedine Ounahi, Vladyslav Vanat, Bryan Gil, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Iván Martin, Álex Moreno, Vladyslav Krapyvtsov, Gibert Jordana, Lass Kourouma, Ricard Artero, and Papa Ba. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

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

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

Axel Witsel is from Belgium, and the national teams include Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. 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, Taça da Liga (2011/2012) with Benfica, and Cup (2010/2011), First Division A (2008/2009, 2007/2008), and Super Cup (2009/2010, 2008/2009) with Standard Liege.

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

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Axel Witsel, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Axel Witsel to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.