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Axel Witsel
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A. Witsel
Axel Witsel 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Axel Witsel has appeared in 4 Friendly International matches this season, totalling 110 minutes at an average rating of 6.49. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Friendly International midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.80 | 53 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.82 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Axel Witsel has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 110 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 53rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Axel Witsel has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 78 | 63.80 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 75 | 61.40 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 96.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.82 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 8.18 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 3.27 | 62 |
Axel Witsel has completed 75 of 78 passes at 96% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.82 | 52 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 4 | 3.27 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 2.45 | 98 |
| Touches | 96 | 78.50 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 8 | 6.55 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.64 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.82 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Axel Witsel completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.82 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.82 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.64 | 88 |
| Clearances | 2 | 1.64 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 4.91 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Axel Witsel makes 1 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.64 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.64 | 42 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Axel Witsel has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Friendly InternationalMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Axel Witsel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 32 | 2,533 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 38 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 14 | 859 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6.61 |
 Champions League | 4 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.12 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.74 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 35 | 2,781 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 7.09 |
| Champions League | 10 | 888 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.10 |
| Copa Del Rey | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 33 | 2,255 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 6.67 |
| Champions League | 6 | 461 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7.16 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 468 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Copa Del Rey | 4 | 297 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 29 | 1,946 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 6.52 |
| Champions League | 6 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.99 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 4 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.14 |
About Axel Witsel
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Axel Witsel has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Axel Witsel has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 75 from 78 pass attempts, a 96% pass accuracy rate. Axel Witsel has won 4 of 10 total duels.
Discipline
Axel Witsel has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Axel Witsel
Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old midfielder, representing Belgium. Axel Witsel is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 12 January 1989.
Most recent appearance
Axel Witsel's most recent match was away at Spain on July 8th. They lost 2-1. Axel Witsel played 30 minutes with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- July 8th2-1 lossatSpain(30 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.3)
- February 20th1-4 winatUnited States(1 mins, rating 0)
- December 28th3-2 winvsSenegal(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 7th1-5 winatNew Zealand(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 1st0-0 drawvsIran(0 mins, rating 0)