Axel Witsel Belgian Footballer From Liège
Axel Witsel · association football player · Belgian
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Axel Witsel on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1.3M @axelwitsel28
- Engagement rate
- 0.82% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 10,379
- Average comments
- 89 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Belgian footballer Axel Witsel was born on 12 January 1989 in Liège. His club career on record includes Belgium men's national football team (2008–) and Standard Liège (2006–2011).
Career
He is registered as a centre-back. He started out at Belgium national under-15 association football team in 2004, according to the records. Beyond Belgium national under-15 association football team, he has played for Belgium men's national football team, Standard Liège and Borussia Dortmund. Standard Liège is where he stayed longest, 2006 to 2011. Since 2026, the records list him with OGC Nice. At Belgium men's national football team (2008–), his team-mates on record include Jan Vertonghen, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Standard Liège team-mates from the same years include Dante, Eliaquim Mangala and Marouane Fellaini.
Recognition
Axel Witsel received the Belgian Golden Shoe in 2008.
Teams
15 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Belgium national under-15 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2005 | Belgium national under-16 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2005–2006 | Belgium national under-17 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2006–2007 | Belgium national under-18 football team | Centre-back |
| 2006 | Belgium national under-19 football team | Centre-back |
| 2006–2011 | Standard Liège | Centre-back |
| 2007–2009 | Belgium national under-21 football team | Centre-back |
| 2008– | Belgium men's national football team | Centre-back |
| 2011–2012 | S.L. Benfica | Centre-back |
| 2012–2016 | FC Zenit Saint Petersburg | Centre-back |
| 2017–2018 | Tianjin Tianhai F.C. | Centre-back |
| 2018–2022 | Borussia Dortmund | Centre-back |
| 2022–2025 | Atlético Madrid | Centre-back |
| 2025–2026 | Girona FC | Centre-back |
| 2026– | OGC Nice | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Belgian Golden Shoe | Won |
Axel Witsel Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is 37 years old, born on 12 January 1989 in Liège.
What is Axel Witsel known for?
Axel Witsel is a centre-back who has played for Belgium men's national football team and Standard Liège.
How tall is Axel Witsel?
Axel Witsel is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Axel Witsel’s nationality?
Axel Witsel is Belgian, born in Liège.
Has Axel Witsel won any awards?
Yes. Axel Witsel won Belgian Golden Shoe (2008).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q151838), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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