Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
Current team: Atlético Madrid
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Belgium
Date of birth: 12 January, 1989 (35 years)
Place of birth: Liège, Belgium
Weight: 178.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Belgium
Date of birth: 12 January, 1989 (35 years)
Place of birth: Liège, Belgium
Weight: 178.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Sidelined
Statistics
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2332 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2255 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021/22 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 1945 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 1130 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 2245 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 2873 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Tianjin Tianhai | Super League | 805 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Tianjin Tianhai | Super League | 2417 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Zenit | Premier League | 1286 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Zenit | Premier League | 2470 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Zenit | Premier League | 2304 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Zenit | Premier League | 2576 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Zenit | Premier League | 1467 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 2287 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Standard Liège | Pro League | 3275 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009/10 | Standard Liège | Pro League | 2189 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008/09 | Standard Liège | Pro League | 2951 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 480 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 327 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | 215 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | 104 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | 200 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Tianjin Tianhai | FA Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Zenit | Russian Cup | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Zenit | Russian Cup | 370 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Zenit | Russian Cup | 75 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Zenit | Russian Cup | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Zenit | Russian Cup | 300 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Benfica | Taça de Portugal | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Benfica | Taça da Liga | 314 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Standard Liège | Belgian Cup | 540 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Standard Liège | Belgian Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Belgium | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Belgium | UEFA Nations League | 468 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Belgium | UEFA World Cup Qualifiers | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Belgium | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Belgium | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Belgium | UEFA Nations League | 630 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | UEFA Euro | 301 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Belgium | UEFA Nations League | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Belgium | UEFA World Cup Qualifiers | 668 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 540 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Belgium | Friendly | 316 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Belgium | Friendly | 198 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 654 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | UEFA Euro | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | Friendly | 507 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Belgium | Friendly | 171 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | UEFA World Cup Qualifiers | 900 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 390 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | Friendly | 406 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Belgium | Friendly | 356 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 734 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Belgium | Friendly | 418 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Belgium U21 | UEFA Euro U-21 | 247 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Belgium | Friendly | 419 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Belgium | UEFA World Cup Qualifiers | 408 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | Belgium | Friendly | 163 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Belgium | Friendly | 139 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Belgium | Friendly | 179 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany - Bundesliga | 2nd Place | 3 | 2021/2022, 2019/2020, 2018/2019 |
| Belgium - Pro League | Winner | 2 | 2008/2009, 2007/2008 |
| Belgium - Pro League | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010/2011 |
| Portugal - Primeira Liga | 2nd Place | 1 | 2011/2012 |
| Russia - Premier League | Winner | 1 | 2014/2015 |
| Russia - Premier League | 2nd Place | 2 | 2013/2014, 2012/2013 |
| Germany - DFB Pokal | Winner | 1 | 2020/2021 |
| Belgium - Belgian Cup | Winner | 1 | 2010/2011 |
| Russia - Russian Cup | Winner | 1 | 2015/2016 |
| Portugal - Taça da Liga | Winner | 1 | 2011/2012 |
| Belgium - Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2009/2010, 2008/2009 |
| Russia - Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2016/2017, 2015/2016 |
| Russia - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2013/2014 |
| Germany - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2019/2020 |
| Germany - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 2 | 2021/2022, 2020/2021 |
| World - International Champions Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2018 |
| World - The Atlantic Cup | Winner | 1 | 2016 |
Transfers
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.07.22 | Dortmund | Atl. Madrid | Free |
| 06.08.18 | Tianjin | Dortmund | € 20M |
| 03.01.17 | Zenit | Tianjin | € 20M |
| 03.09.12 | Benfica | Zenit | € 40M |
| 13.07.11 | Standard | Benfica | € 7.5M |
Sidelined
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Suspended | 05.06.23 | 15.08.23 |
| Knock | 21.04.22 | 29.04.22 |
| Achilles Tendon Rupture | 10.01.21 | 01.06.21 |
| Groin Injury | 06.05.20 | 25.05.20 |
| Facial Injury | 09.12.19 | 04.01.20 |
| Groin Injury | 30.08.19 | 13.09.19 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 13.03.19 | 29.03.19 |
