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Axel Witsel is a midfielder from Belgium who plays for Nice, wearing shirt number 6. This season he has made 2 appearances. Born in 1989, he stands 1.86 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
Known as
A. Witsel
Position
Midfielder
Team
Nice
Nationality
Belgium
Date of birth
12 January 1989
Age
37 years
Height
1.86 m
Weight
81 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
6
Season statistics
2
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 5 won
Liga Portugal
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Clubs and national teams · 1
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Belgium National team
The career of Axel Witsel so far
Axel Witsel's career began at Standard Liège. He moved to Benfica in 2011 for €9m, to Zenit in 2012 for €40m, to Tianjin Quanjian in 2017 for €20m and then to Nice in 2026, among 8 recorded transfers in total. He has won 11 trophies, including Bundesliga, Liga Portugal. He currently plays for Nice.
Career history · 8 transfers
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2026
Girona Nice
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2026
Girona TBC
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2025
Atlético de Madrid Girona
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2022
Borussia Dortmund Atlético de Madrid
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2018
Tianjin Quanjian Borussia Dortmund
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2017
Zenit Tianjin Quanjian
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2012
Benfica Zenit
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2011
Standard Liège Benfica
Frequently asked questions about Axel Witsel
What team does Axel Witsel play for?
Axel Witsel plays for Nice.
What position does Axel Witsel play?
Axel Witsel plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.
How old is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is 37 years old, born on 12 January 1989.
How tall is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is 1.86 m (6′1″) tall.
Where is Axel Witsel from?
Axel Witsel is from Belgium.
Which teams has Axel Witsel played for?
Axel Witsel has played for Standard Liège, Benfica, Zenit, Tianjin Quanjian, Borussia Dortmund, Atlético de Madrid, Girona and TBC.
What shirt number does Axel Witsel wear?
Axel Witsel wears shirt number 6 for Nice.
When did Axel Witsel join Nice?
Axel Witsel joined Nice from Girona on 17 August 2026.