Nice 
Ligue 1 Sep 05
Ligue 1DRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Position
Defender
Height
186 cm
Weight
81 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
12 Jan 1989 - Belgium
Birth City
Liège
Ranking
15th
— Ligue 1
Statistics of Axel Witsel — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
2
Starts
2
Minutes played
146
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
1
Interceptions
5
Fouls committed
1
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
87 - 93%
Duels won %
40% (4/10)
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
3
Minutes played
260
Goals
0
Average rating
6.42/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
2
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
3
Key passes
1
Passes - accuracy
165 - 1%
Duels won %
40% (8/20)
Standings Ligue 1 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 |  Paris FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | WWD |
| 3 |  Lyon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | WDW |
| 4 |  Lille | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 7 | WDW |
| 5 |  Rennes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 6 |  Strasbourg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 | WWL |
| 7 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 5 | WDD |
| 8 |  Lorient | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WLD |
| 9 |  Estac Troyes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 | LWD |
| 10 |  Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 3 | LLW |
| 11 |  Lens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 3 | LLW |
| 12 |  Angers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | LWL |
| 13 |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | LDD |
| 14 |  Le Mans | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 15 |  Nice | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 2 | DLD |
| 16 |  Le Havre | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | LDL |
| 17 |  Toulouse | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | LDL |
| 18 |  Auxerre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Nice
A. Andreev
M. ter Stegen
P. Gazzaniga
Rubén Blanco
V. Krapyvtsov
Alejandro Francés
Antonio Salguero
Arnau Martínez
D. Blind
David López
Gibert Jordana
Hugo Rincón
Pol Arnau
Vitor Nunes
Álex Moreno
A. Ounahi
A. Witsel
Fran Beltrán
Joel Roca
L. Kourouma
T. Lemar
V. Tsygankov
Abel Ruiz
Bryan Gil
C. Echeverri
C. Stuani
Iván Martín
Javier Sarasa
Juan Arango
P. Ba
Portu
V. Vanat
Career of Axel Witsel since 2018
2026/2027
Nice
Nice8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026
Girona
Girona26Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Girona
Girona38Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Girona
Girona36Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Girona
Girona37Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid27Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid50Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid43Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund38Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund22Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund38Apps
4Goals
5Assists
Rating
2018/2019Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund43Apps
6Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Tianjin Songjiang
Tianjin Songjiang18Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2026/2027Nice
Nice2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Girona
Girona26Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Girona
Girona38Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Girona
Girona36Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Girona
Girona37Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid14Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid35Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid33Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund29Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund28Apps
4Goals
5Assists
Rating
2018/2019Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund33Apps
4Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Tianjin Songjiang
Tianjin Songjiang9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Atletico Madrid
→
Girona
Free Transfer
Atletico Madrid
Girona
2022
Borussia Dortmund
→
Atletico Madrid
Free
Borussia Dortmund
Atletico Madrid
2018
Tianjin Songjiang
→
Borussia Dortmund
€ 20M
Tianjin Songjiang
Borussia Dortmund
2017
Zenit
→
Tianjin Songjiang
€ 20M
Zenit
Tianjin Songjiang
2012
Benfica
→
Zenit
€ 40M
Benfica
Zenit
2011
Standard Liege
→
Benfica
€ 7.5M
Standard Liege
Benfica
HONOURS
Bundesliga
Germany
2021/2022
2nd Place
Super Cup
Germany
2021
2nd Place
DFB Pokal
Germany
2020/2021
Winner
Super Cup
Germany
2020
2nd Place
Bundesliga
Germany
2019/2020
2nd Place
Super Cup
Germany
2019
Winner
Bundesliga
Germany
2018/2019
2nd Place
Super Cup
Russia
2016
Winner
The Atlantic Cup
World
2016
Winner
Cup
Russia
2015/2016
Winner
Super Cup
Russia
2015
Winner
Premier League
Russia
2014/2015
Winner
Premier League
Russia
2013/2014
2nd Place
Super Cup
Russia
2013
2nd Place
Premier League
Russia
2012/2013
2nd Place
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2011/2012
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2011/2012
2nd Place
First Division A
Belgium
2010/2011
2nd Place
Cup
Belgium
2010/2011
Winner
Super Cup
Belgium
2009/2010
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2008/2009
Winner
Super Cup
Belgium
2008/2009
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2007/2008
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Aug 30
Ligue 1LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
A. Witsel is a professional footballer currently playing for Girona in the La Liga. Hailing from Liège, this Belgium player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. As a defender, his 186 cm height and 81 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. His defensive discipline and ability to cut out opposition moves make him a valuable asset in Girona's back line. His transfer from Tianjin Songjiang to Borussia Dortmund in 2018 for € 20M was one of the most talked-about deals of that window. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted DFB Pokal, Super Cup, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Girona rely on to achieve their objectives in the La Liga. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Girona's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep |
Le Mans
|
1-1 | 73 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0 | 1 | 1/6 |
| 30 Aug |
Paris FC
|
3-0 | 73 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 3/4 |