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Height
20
Shirt
37 years
Jan 12, 1989
Right
Preferred foot
Belgium
Country
€987.1K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches63%Shot attempts37%Goals57%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won90%Defensive contributions68%
Transfer value: €987.1K
Highest: €22.3M(Dec 31, 2016)
€22M
€17M
€11M
€5.6M
€0

LaLiga 2025/2026

1
Goals
2
Assists
21
Started
23
Matches
1,822
Minutes played
6.96
Rating
1
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 28

USA
W2-5
20
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 21

Osasuna
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Mar 14

Athletic Club
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Mar 7

Levante
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Mar 1

Celta Vigo
L1-2
73
0
1
0
0
7.5

Feb 23

Deportivo Alaves
D2-2
90
0
1
0
0
7.7

Feb 16

Barcelona
W2-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.1

Feb 8

Sevilla
D1-1
34
0
0
0
0
6.4

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
Belgium

Mar 28

Friendlies
USA
2-5
20‎’‎
6.4
Girona

Mar 21

LaLiga
Osasuna
1-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Mar 14

LaLiga
Athletic Club
3-0
90‎’‎
7.6

Mar 7

LaLiga
Levante
1-1
90‎’‎
7.9

Mar 1

LaLiga
Celta Vigo
1-2
73‎’‎
7.5
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 22%
  • 18Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 2.12xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.14xG0.87xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,822

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
2.19
xG on target (xGOT)
1.79
Non-penalty xG
2.19
Shots
18
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
7

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
0.70
Successful passes
940
Successful passes %
90.3%
Accurate long balls
29
Accurate long balls %
60.4%
Chances created
15
Big chances created
2

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
57.1%
Duels won
94
Duels won %
51.1%
Aerial duels won
39
Aerial duels won %
63.9%
Touches
1,301
Touches in opposition box
25
Dispossessed
16
Fouls won
25

Defending

Defensive contributions
104
Tackles
27
Interceptions
22
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
29
Recoveries
112
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
22
Clearances
49
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
30
xG against while on pitch
31.36

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
1

News

About

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a defensive 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, 2 assists, 1,822 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.96, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

Axel Witsel scores highly on Minutes, Started, and Rating compared to defensive midfielders in the LaLiga.

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 April 6, 2026 when Girona face Villarreal 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 Juan Carlos, Portu, Rubén Blanco, Hugo Rincón, Joel Roca, Arnau Martínez, David López, 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-André 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 Leandro Trossard, Senne Lammens, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Joaquin Seys, Lucas Stassin, Hans Vanaken, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Amadou Onana, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Sari Kees, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Amber Tysiak, Constance Brackman, Isabelle Iliano, Aurélie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Tessa Wullaert, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Janice Cayman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Lore Jacobs, Mariam Toloba, Zenia Mertens, Amy Littel, Jill Janssens, Luna Vanzeir, Jarne Teulings, Marie Detruyer, Femke Bastiaen, Saar Janssen, and Kassandra Missipo. 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 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
Touches63%Shot attempts37%Goals57%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won90%Defensive contributions68%

Career

Senior career

Girona (Free transfer)Aug 2025 - now
23
1
116
3
145
13
45
6
180
22
51
5
130
32

National team

135
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

Standard Liege

Belgium
1
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 defensive 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, 2 assists, 1,822 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.96, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

Axel Witsel scores highly on Minutes, Started, and Rating compared to defensive midfielders in the LaLiga.

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 April 6, 2026 when Girona face Villarreal 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 Juan Carlos, Portu, Rubén Blanco, Hugo Rincón, Joel Roca, Arnau Martínez, David López, 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-André 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 Leandro Trossard, Senne Lammens, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Joaquin Seys, Lucas Stassin, Hans Vanaken, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Amadou Onana, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Sari Kees, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Amber Tysiak, Constance Brackman, Isabelle Iliano, Aurélie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Tessa Wullaert, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Janice Cayman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Lore Jacobs, Mariam Toloba, Zenia Mertens, Amy Littel, Jill Janssens, Luna Vanzeir, Jarne Teulings, Marie Detruyer, Femke Bastiaen, Saar Janssen, and Kassandra Missipo. 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 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.