OGC NiceMidfielder
Axel Witsel
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Age
- 37
- Shirt number
- 6
- Place of birth
- Liège
- Full name
- Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
Midfielder
Photo: API-Football · Sources: API-Football
Season 2026Ligue 1 · World Cup
9Apps7 starts
602Minutes
0Goals
0Assists
1Yellow cards
0Red cards
Last 10 matches
Average rating6.61
Goals + assists0
Minutes per match66
Goals + assists per 90 min0.00
Numbers from 64 matches in our archive.
FormRating and result of the last 10 matches
6.6D23/05/26 · Girona FC 1 - 1 Elche CF · Rating 6.6–W07/07/26 · USA 1 - 4 Belgium5.5L10/07/26 · Spain 2 - 1 Belgium · Rating 5.57.3L30/08/26 · Paris FC 3 - 0 OGC Nice · Rating 7.36.6D05/09/26 · OGC Nice 1 - 1 Le Mans · Rating 6.66.7L12/09/26 · AJ Auxerre 1 - 0 OGC Nice · Rating 6.76.7W20/09/26 · OGC Nice 2 - 1 Lille OSC · Rating 6.77.3W11/10/26 · OGC Nice 2 - 1 Strasbourg Alsace · Rating 7.36.6L18/10/26 · Olympique Lyonnais 2 - 1 OGC Nice · Rating 6.66.2W23/10/26 · Stade Brestois 1 - 2 OGC Nice · Rating 6.2
Rating trendLast 12 rated matches
Profile per 90 minutes33 matches · 2,448 min
| Profile per 90 minutes | |
|---|---|
| Shots | 1.41 |
| Key passes | 1.56 |
| Dribbles | 1.47 |
| Pass accuracy | 92% |
| Duels won | 52% |
| Ball wins | 3.63 |
| Fouls won | 1.87 |
Last appearances
- Ligue 1Stade Brestois1OGC Nice276' Started6.2
- Ligue 1Olympique Lyonnais2OGC Nice187' Started6.6
- Ligue 1OGC Nice2Strasbourg Alsace186' Started7.3
- Ligue 1OGC Nice2Lille OSC190' Started6.7
- Ligue 1AJ Auxerre1OGC Nice086' Started6.7
- Ligue 1OGC Nice1Le Mans173' Started6.6
- Ligue 1Paris FC3OGC Nice073' Started7.3
- World CupSpain2Belgium1Yellow cards 130' Off the bench5.5
- World CupUSA1Belgium41' Off the bench
- LaLigaGirona FC1Elche CF158' Started6.6
- LaLigaAtletico Madrid1Girona FC056' Started6.7
- LaLigaGirona FC1Real Sociedad157' Started6.1
Goals and assists per season
- Goals
- Assists
Minutes playedLast 20 matches
- Started
- Off the bench
Detailed statistics33 matches · 2,448 min
Attack
- Shots (on target)18 (6)1.41 per 90
- Successful dribbles12 / 20
Passing
- Key passes141.56 per 90
- Pass accuracy92%1,462 passes
Defence and duels
- Tackles · interceptions30 · 31
- Duels won120 / 232
- Fouls won371.87 per 90
Career statistics
| Season | Competition · Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ligue 1OGC Nice | 7 | 0 | 0 | 571 | 0 | 0 |
| World CupBelgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | FIFA Club World CupAtletico Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| LaLigaGirona FC | 32 | 1 | 2 | 2,533 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | Copa del ReyAtletico Madrid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| LaLigaAtletico Madrid | 14 | 0 | 1 | 858 | 1 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions LeagueAtletico Madrid | 4 | 0 | 0 | 271 | 1 | 0 | |
| World Cup - Qualification EuropeBelgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | UEFA Nations League, League A, Gr. 1Belgium | 6 | 1 | 0 | 466 | 1 | 0 |
| World CupBelgium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | Euro ChampionshipBelgium | 8 | 0 | 0 | 667 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification EuropeBelgium | 4 | 1 | 0 | 360 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | World CupBelgium | 6 | 0 | 0 | 539 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification EuropeBelgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | Euro ChampionshipBelgium | 5 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 6 | 4 | 7,050 | 11 | 2 | |
Clubs
- BelgiumCurrent#6
- Atletico MadridCurrent#20
- Girona FCCurrent#20
- OGC NiceCurrent#28
About
Axel Witsel plays as a midfielder for OGC Nice. Born on 12 Jan 1989 in Liège (37 years old). Nationality: Belgium. In 2026: 9 matches, 602 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists.
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