Christian Witzig
SwitzerlandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Christian Witzig 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Christian Witzig has appeared in 30 Super League matches this season, totalling 1,998 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.36 | 67 |
| Shots | 47 | 2.10 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 0.90 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.19 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 0.77 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.45 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 78 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 31 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.81 | 55 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.23 | 67 |
Christian Witzig has taken 47 shots with 21 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Christian Witzig has 4 assists and 31 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 615 | 27.70 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 445 | 20.00 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.31 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.50 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 4.73 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 100 | 4.50 | 32 |
Christian Witzig has completed 445 of 615 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 27 | 1.22 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 68 | 3.06 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 105 | 4.73 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 0.95 | 52 |
| Touches | 1163 | 52.40 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 364 | 16.40 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 1.08 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 0.99 | 27 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 0.95 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Christian Witzig completes 27 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 105 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 1.67 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.95 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.68 | 33 |
| Clearances | 38 | 1.71 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 110 | 4.95 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 79 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Christian Witzig makes 37 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 38 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.95 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.32 | 93 |
| Fouls per card | 10.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 1.94 | 16 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Christian Witzig has committed 21 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.5 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly left midfielder (10 appearances), also at left wing back (5) and right midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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19 yrs
29 yrs
Christian Witzig previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 34 | 2,454 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 41 | 7.12 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 767 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 33 | 2,719 | 5 | 9 | 71 | 49 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 32 | 1,950 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 56 | 6.41 |
About Christian Witzig
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Christian Witzig has scored 4 goals and 4 assists across 30 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1998 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Christian Witzig has attempted 47 shots with 21 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Christian Witzig has created 18 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 27 successful dribbles from 68 attempts (40% success rate). Christian Witzig has contributed 31 key passes and 58 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Christian Witzig has registered 37 tackles (21 won), 15 interceptions, and 38 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 445 from 615 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Christian Witzig has won 105 of 240 total duels.
Discipline
Christian Witzig has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 22.
About Christian Witzig
Christian Witzig is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for St. Gallen in the Super League, representing Switzerland. Christian Witzig is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 9 January 2001.
Most recent appearance
Christian Witzig's most recent match was away at Thun on February 28th. St. Gallen drew 1-1. Christian Witzig played 26 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Christian Witzig and St. Gallen are next in action on December 31st against Benfica in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Gallen vs Benfica match preview.
Teammates at St. Gallen
Christian Witzig currently plays alongside Chima Okoroji, Lukas Görtler, Hugo Vandermersch, Leon Frokaj, Antonio Verinac, Andrin Hunziker, Kevin Csoboth, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Mihailo Stevanovic, Joel Ruiz, Nevio Scherrer, Diego Besio, Stephan Ambrosius, Lukas Daschner, Cyrill May, Christian Witzig, Enoch Owusu, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Carlo Boukhalfa, Pascal Büttiker, Jozo Stanic, Yannick Bujard, Aliou Baldé, Betim Fazliji, Tom Gaal, Bela Dumrath, Malamine Efekele, Behar Neziri, Nino Weibel, Corsin Konietzke and Lukas Watkowiak at St. Gallen.