Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
Latest recorded appearance
Nice · Stade Brestois 29 vs Nice · 23 October 2026
Latest match appearance in our records; this does not confirm the player’s current club.
Seasons
Choose a competition and season for results and statistics. Some seasons may be missing.
Career history
Clubs and national teams
Career history available. Last checked UTC.
| TEAM | SEASONS |
|---|---|
 Belgium |
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 Nice |
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 Girona |
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 Borussia Dortmund |
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 Tianjin Songjiang |
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 Zenit |
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 Belgium U21 |
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 Benfica |
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 Standard Liege |
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 Atletico Madrid | Seasons not reported |
All available years. Some teams or seasons may be missing. Seasons do not confirm transfer dates or appearances. Source: API-Football · As of UTC.
Honours & trophies
Competitions, seasons and finishes
Some honour details are missing or unconfirmed. Last checked UTC.
| COMPETITION | SEASON | FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| BundesligaGermany | 2021/2022 | 2nd Place |
| Super CupGermany | 2021 | 2nd Place |
| DFB PokalGermany | 2020/2021 | Winner |
| Super CupGermany | 2020 | 2nd Place |
| BundesligaGermany | 2019/2020 | 2nd Place |
| Super CupGermany | 2019 | Winner |
| BundesligaGermany | 2018/2019 | 2nd Place |
| Super CupRussia | 2016 | Winner |
| The Atlantic CupWorld | 2016 | Winner |
| CupRussia | 2015/2016 | Winner |
| Super CupRussia | 2015 | Winner |
| Premier LeagueRussia | 2014/2015 | Winner |
| Premier LeagueRussia | 2013/2014 | 2nd Place |
| Super CupRussia | 2013 | 2nd Place |
| Premier LeagueRussia | 2012/2013 | 2nd Place |
| Primeira LigaPortugal | 2011/2012 | 2nd Place |
| Taça da LigaPortugal | 2011/2012 | Winner |
| CupBelgium | 2010/2011 | Winner |
| First Division ABelgium | 2010/2011 | 2nd Place |
| Super CupBelgium | 2009/2010 | Winner |
| First Division ABelgium | 2008/2009 | Winner |
| Super CupBelgium | 2008/2009 | Winner |
| First Division ABelgium | 2007/2008 | Winner |
| BundesligaGermany | Season not reported | 2nd Place |
| CupBelgium | Season not reported | Winner |
All available years. Includes wins and other finishes. Undated entries may overlap, so these are not a total trophy count. Source: API-Football · As of UTC.
Transfer history
All available years
History available. Last checked 02/11/2026, 09:24:21 UTC.
| DATE | FROM | TO | FEE / STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 |  Girona | Nice | Free agent |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Girona | Witsel Axel | Free agent |
| 12 Aug 2025 |  Atletico Madrid | Girona | Free Transfer |
| 06 Jul 2022 |  Borussia Dortmund | Atletico Madrid | Free |
| 06 Aug 2018 |  Tianjin Songjiang | Borussia Dortmund | € 20M |
| 03 Jan 2017 |  Zenit | Tianjin Songjiang | € 20M |
| 03 Sept 2012 |  Benfica | Zenit | € 40M |
| 13 Jul 2011 |  Standard Liege | Benfica | € 7.5M |
Some transfers or fees may be missing. An unknown fee does not mean a free transfer. Matching reports within seven days are shown once.
Injuries & suspensions
All available years
History available. Last checked 02/11/2026, 15:05:36 UTC.
| REASON | START | END |
|---|---|---|
| Illness | 07 May 2025 | 08 May 2025 |
| Groin Injury | 20 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Groin Injury | 09 Jun 2024 | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Knock | 21 Apr 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Achilles Tendon Rupture | 10 Jan 2021 | 01 Jun 2021 |
| Groin Injury | 06 May 2020 | 25 May 2020 |
| Facial Injury | 09 Dec 2019 | 04 Jan 2020 |
| Groin Injury | 30 Aug 2019 | 13 Sept 2019 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 13 Mar 2019 | 29 Mar 2019 |
A missing end date does not confirm a current injury. Overlapping absences are not added together.
Match availability
View reports for World Cup 2026Source: API-Football · Profile updated · About the data