Axel Witsel

Belgium · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2016-2020

Unflappable midfielder who kept the ball and moved it on simply

76.6OVR#511 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed58.7
  • Shooting59.4
  • Passing74.6
  • Ball Control78.7
  • Movement62.8
  • Football IQ86.5
  • Defending Skill78.0
  • Physical76.2
  • Mental82.7
  • Career75.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Consistency90
  2. Longevity90
  3. Short Passing88
  4. Press Resistance88
  5. Decision Making88
  6. Spatial Awareness88
  7. Game Management88
  8. Tactical Discipline88
  9. Possession86
  10. First Touch86

All 64 attributes

Speed 58.7

  • Top Speed60
  • Acceleration62
  • Dribbling Speed58
  • Top Speed with Ball60
  • Knock-on & Run50
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 59.4

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys54
  • Curve62
  • Penalties58
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 74.6

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 78.7

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 62.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement56
  • Runs in Behind46
  • Attacking Positioning54
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 86.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 78.0

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle76
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 76.2

  • Strength82
  • Stamina82
  • Agility66
  • Balance82
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression72

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 75.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements54
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
12 January 1989
Height
186 cm
Weight
81 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2016-2020

Club career

  • 2006–2011 Standard Liège
  • 2011–2012 Benfica
  • 2012–2017 Zenit Saint Petersburg
  • 2017–2018 Tianjin Quanjian
  • 2018–2022 Borussia Dortmund
  • 2022–2025 Atlético Madrid
  • 2025–now Girona

Honours

League title · Belgian Pro League Standard Liège 2

2007–08, 2008–09

League title · Russian Premier League Zenit Saint Petersburg 1

2014–15

DFB-Pokal 1

2020–21

DFL-Supercup 1

2019

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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