Axel Witsel
Defensive midfielder · Nice · Ligue 1 · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-17
Axel Witsel, 37, plays as a defensive midfielder for Nice in the Ligue 1. This season: 5 appearances, 408 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.90. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for pass accuracy %, interceptions and passes.
Profile
- Club
- Nice
- League
- Ligue 1
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 5 (5) | – |
| Minutes | 408 | – |
| Average rating | 6.90 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.62 | 0.14 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.32 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.44 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.44 |
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.66 |
| Passes | 234 | 51.62 |
| Pass accuracy % | 94.4 | – |
| Tackles | 3 | 0.66 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.54 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.88 |
| Duels won | 12 | 2.65 |
| Aerial duels won | 2 | 0.44 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.32 |
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.44 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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