Axel Witsel
Defensive midfielder · Nice · Ligue 1 · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Axel Witsel, 37, plays as a defensive midfielder for Nice in the Ligue 1. This season: 4 appearances, 322 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.88. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for pass accuracy % and interceptions.
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) | 4 (4) | – |
| Minutes | 322 | – |
| Average rating | 6.88 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.56 | 0.16 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.40 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.28 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.56 |
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.84 |
| Passes | 196 | 54.78 |
| Pass accuracy % | 95.4 | – |
| Tackles | 2 | 0.56 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.68 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.12 |
| Duels won | 7 | 1.96 |
| Aerial duels won | 1 | 0.28 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.84 |
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.56 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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