LATEST SEASON
2026/2027
Appearances1
Starts1
Minutes73
Rating7.00
Detailed statistics
Passes43
Accurate passes40
Key passes1
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles2
Interceptions4
Duels4
Duels won3
Fouls drawn1
PLAYER PROFILE
Axel Witsel
A. WitselFootball player profile, personal information, current club, position, career and honours.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Player Details
Full NameAxel Witsel
NationalityBelgium
Age37 years
Date of Birth12 January 1989
Place of BirthBelgium
Height186 cm
Weight81 kg
Gendermale
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Playing Profile
PositionMidfielder
Preferred Footright
Current ClubNice
PLAYER BIOGRAPHY
NiceAbout Axel Witsel
FACTUAL PROFILE
Axel Witsel is a Belgium footballer listed as a Midfielder. The current structured data associates the player with Nice.
Axel Witsel was born on 12 January 1989 and is 37 years old in Belgium.
The available profile lists height 186 cm, weight 81 kg, preferred foot right.
Structured player facts are based on the football data available to HICHAM TV.
SEASON STATISTICS
Axel Witsel Statistics
Season-by-season football performance based on the available competition data.
SEASON
2026
Appearances2
Minutes31
Rating6.30
Detailed statistics
Passes9
Accurate passes8
Clearances1
Duels5
Duels won2
Fouls2
Fouls drawn1
Yellow cards1
Bench6
SEASON
2025/2026
Appearances32
Starts30
Minutes2533
Goals1
Assists2
Rating6.82
Detailed statistics
Shots20
Shots on target5
Passes1466
Accurate passes1337
Key passes17
Dribbles15
Successful dribbles11
Tackles38
Interceptions30
Clearances56
Duels242
Duels won130
Fouls35
Fouls drawn37
Crosses1
Yellow cards2
Second yellow1
Bench3
SEASON
2024/2025
Appearances3
Starts3
Minutes270
Rating7.52
Detailed statistics
Shots2
Shots on target1
Passes165
Accurate passes160
Tackles8
Interceptions2
Clearances18
Duels23
Duels won19
Fouls3
Fouls drawn3
Crosses1
Bench4
SEASON
2024/2025
Appearances14
Starts9
Minutes848
Assists1
Rating7.05
Detailed statistics
Shots1
Passes543
Accurate passes492
Key passes2
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles1
Tackles16
Interceptions11
Clearances33
Duels70
Duels won47
Fouls4
Fouls drawn5
Yellow cards1
Bench29
SEASON
2024
Appearances4
Starts4
Minutes243
Rating6.76
Detailed statistics
Passes181
Accurate passes174
Tackles1
Interceptions2
Clearances9
Duels14
Duels won5
Fouls6
Fouls drawn2
TRANSFERS
Transfer History
Recorded club moves for Axel Witsel.
18 Aug 2026Free Transfer
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COMPLETED
01 Jul 2026Transfer
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COMPLETED
12 Aug 2025Free Transfer
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COMPLETED
06 Jul 2022Free Transfer
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COMPLETED
06 Aug 2018Transfer
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Amount20,000,000COMPLETED
03 Jan 2017Transfer
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Amount20,000,000COMPLETED
03 Sept 2012Transfer
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Amount40,000,000COMPLETED
13 Jul 2011Transfer
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Amount9,000,000COMPLETED
RECENT MATCHES
Axel Witsel Match Activity
Recent appearances and available match-by-match performance statistics.
05 Sept 2026Ligue 1
D
VSLe MansNice
1 : 1STARTED
MIN73SH2PAS44TKL1
More performance data
Accurate passes42Dribbles1Interceptions1
30 Aug 2026Ligue 1
L
VSParisNice
3 : 0STARTED
MIN73PAS43KP1
More performance data
Accurate passes39Dribbles3Successful dribbles2Interceptions4
CAREER
Club Career
Available club history from the football data feed.
HONOURS
Player Honours
Liga PortugalRunner-up
Runner-upRunner-up
WinnerWinner
BundesligaRunner-up
PLAYER OVERVIEW
About Axel Witsel
Axel Witsel is a Belgium football player born on 12 January 1989 in Belgium.
Axel Witsel is listed primarily as Midfielder and the available profile data lists the preferred foot as right.
The current available club information associates Axel Witsel with Nice. The career section above lists additional club records where they are available.
Physical profile data lists a height of 186 cm and a weight of 81 kg.
FAQ
Axel Witsel Questions
How old is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is 37 years old based on the listed date of birth 12 January 1989.
What nationality is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is listed as Belgium.
How tall is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is listed at 186 cm tall.
What position does Axel Witsel play?
Axel Witsel plays as Midfielder.
Which club does Axel Witsel play for?
Axel Witsel is currently associated with Nice in the available football data.