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Axel Witsel

Midfielder #28
Age 37 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €1.4M

Career

No transfer history

Axel Witsel is Girona's Bronze utility specialist, serving as a pillar of experience for the first team. Boasting an incredible 23 career trophies across Belgium, Portugal, Russia, and Germany, the 37-year-old Belgian arrived this season to provide tactical depth and championship pedigree to the Catalan side's defensive structure.

Operating as a SQUAD PLAYER, Witsel has accumulated 1265 minutes across 16 appearances, proving he is still a versatile contributor in high-level football. While he is searching for rhythm and going through a quiet spell in terms of recent output, his underlying Workrate rating of 59 reflects a professional who still covers the pitch effectively. He provides necessary Balance to the midfield and defensive lines, though his current form of 24 suggests he is working to regain his stable season ability of 35.

Despite a falling market value of €2M, Witsel’s Stakes remain high for a Girona side navigating complex domestic challenges. His reliability band is at a full season level, ensuring he remains a trusted option for the manager when the Intensity of the schedule demands veteran composure and rotation.

Player Rating

Axel Witsel
Midfielder
A decorated veteran leading Girona

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Axel Witsel Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 85%
Weight 94%
Experience 99%

vs Ligue 1

Height 70%
Weight 84%
Experience 100%

Traits

TANK VETERAN DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 33 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 17 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 45 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 28 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 24 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 33
Shooting 17
Defense 45
Workrate 28
Passing 24
Key Strength 45 Defense
Area to Watch 17 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 11, 2026 Nice 2-1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 86' 6.5 0 0 44 Allianz Riviera
Sep 20, 2026 Nice 2-1 Lille Ligue 1 90' 6.6 0 0 65 Allianz Riviera
Sep 12, 2026 Auxerre 1-0 Nice Ligue 1 86' 7.1 0 0 21 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps
Sep 05, 2026 Nice 1-1 Le Mans Ligue 1 73' 6.2 0 0 32 Allianz Riviera
Aug 30, 2026 Paris FC 3-0 Nice Ligue 1 73' 6.5 0 0 51 Stade Jean Bouin
Jul 10, 2026 Spain 2-1 Belgium World Cup 34' 6.5 0 0 74 SoFi Stadium
Jul 07, 2026 USA 1-4 Belgium World Cup 3' - 0 0 65 Lumen Field
Jul 01, 2026 Belgium 3-2 Senegal World Cup 0' - 0 0 100 Lumen Field
Jun 27, 2026 New Zealand 1-5 Belgium World Cup 0' - 0 0 87 BC Place
Jun 21, 2026 Belgium 0-0 Iran World Cup 0' - 0 0 63 SoFi Stadium
Jun 15, 2026 Belgium 1-1 Egypt World Cup 0' - 0 0 51 Lumen Field
May 23, 2026 Girona 1-1 Elche La Liga 58' 6.6 0 0 63 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
May 17, 2026 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Girona La Liga 56' 6.9 0 0 38 Metropolitano Stadium
May 14, 2026 Girona 1-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 57' 6.7 0 0 71 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
May 11, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Girona La Liga 96' 6.9 0 0 64 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
May 01, 2026 Girona 0-1 Mallorca La Liga 91' 7.2 0 0 43 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Apr 25, 2026 Valencia 2-1 Girona La Liga 95' 7.2 0 0 43 Estadio de Mestalla
Apr 21, 2026 Girona 2-3 Real Betis La Liga 93' 6.3 0 0 90 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Apr 10, 2026 Real Madrid 1-1 Girona La Liga 94' 6.9 0 0 66 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Apr 06, 2026 Girona 1-0 Villarreal La Liga 92' 7.3 0 0 31 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi

Player Market Value

Track Axel Witsel's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.4M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q4'18)
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