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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
Central Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches59%Shot attempts46%Goals59%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won89%Defensive contributions64%
Transfer value: €987.1K
Highest: €22.3M(Dec 31, 2016)
€22M
€17M
€11M
€5.6M
€0

LaLiga 2025/2026

1
Goals
2
Assists
19
Started
21
Matches
1,642
Minutes played
6.92
Rating
1
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

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

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
Girona

Mar 7

LaLiga
Levante
1-1
90‎’‎
7.9

Mar 1

LaLiga
Celta Vigo
1-2
73‎’‎
7.5

Feb 23

LaLiga
Deportivo Alaves
2-2
90‎’‎
7.7

Feb 16

LaLiga
Barcelona
2-1
90‎’‎
7.1

Feb 8

LaLiga
Sevilla
1-1
34‎’‎
6.4
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: 1,642

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)
0.54
Successful passes
816
Successful passes %
90.2%
Accurate long balls
25
Accurate long balls %
59.5%
Chances created
14
Big chances created
2

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
87
Duels won %
52.4%
Aerial duels won
37
Aerial duels won %
66.1%
Touches
1,142
Touches in opposition box
25
Dispossessed
15
Fouls won
24

Defending

Tackles
24
Interceptions
19
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
26
Recoveries
98
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
19
Clearances
42
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
29
xG against while on pitch
27.80

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
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, 2 assists, 1,642 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.92, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

Axel Witsel scores highly on Minutes, Assists, and Started compared to central 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 March 14, 2026 when Girona face Athletic Club 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 Antal Yaakobishvili, Dawda Camara, Gabriel Misehouy, Jastin Garcia, Jhon Solís, Juan Carlos, Ladislav Krejcí, Min-Su Kim, Portu, Toni Fuidias, Yáser Asprilla, 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 Nathan Ngoy, Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Diego Moreira, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Leandro Trossard, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Mike Penders, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Amadou Onana, Charles Vanhoutte, Romeo Vermant, Hans Vanaken, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Sari Kees, Amber Tysiak, Constance Brackman, Isabelle Iliano, Aurelie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Zenia Mertens, Amy Littel, Jill Janssens, and Saar Janssen. 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
Touches59%Shot attempts46%Goals59%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won89%Defensive contributions64%

Career

Senior career

Girona (Free transfer)Aug 2025 - now
21
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, 2 assists, 1,642 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.92, 1 yellow card, 1 red card.

Axel Witsel scores highly on Minutes, Assists, and Started compared to central 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 March 14, 2026 when Girona face Athletic Club 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 Antal Yaakobishvili, Dawda Camara, Gabriel Misehouy, Jastin Garcia, Jhon Solís, Juan Carlos, Ladislav Krejcí, Min-Su Kim, Portu, Toni Fuidias, Yáser Asprilla, 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 Nathan Ngoy, Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Diego Moreira, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Leandro Trossard, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Mike Penders, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Amadou Onana, Charles Vanhoutte, Romeo Vermant, Hans Vanaken, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Sari Kees, Amber Tysiak, Constance Brackman, Isabelle Iliano, Aurelie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Zenia Mertens, Amy Littel, Jill Janssens, and Saar Janssen. 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.