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Summary

Axel Witsel (Belgium), Midfielder, 138 caps, 12 international goals, model: 0.9% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Axel Witsel

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#20 Midfielder Girona FC (ESP) Belgium

Axel Witsel is a 37-year-old midfielder for Girona FC (ESP) and Belgium. He has earned 138 caps and 12 international goals for Belgium. Our model puts Belgium's title chance at 4% with a 95% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Axel has collected 6 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

138 Caps
12 Goals
1 Season goals
2 Assists
6.96 Form rating
Age37Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Weight179 lbsMarket value€1.2M
Axel Witsel at World Cup 2026
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Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
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Axel Witsel · the model’s read

Axel Witsel brings 138 caps and 12 international goals for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Girona FC (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Witsel's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.9% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.03 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Axel Witsel: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (45 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026
vs
Career baseline 6.8
— Shotsper 90 min 0.7
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.17
— Key passesper 90 min 0.57
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.28
— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.07
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.94
— Touchesper 90 min 65

Axel Witsel: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Dortmund
2018 - 2022
Tianjin Quanjian
2017 - 2018
Zenit St Petersburg
2012 - 2016
Benfica
2011 - 2012
Standard
1999 - 2011

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

6 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× Belgian Pro League 2007-2008, 2008-2009
1× German DFB-Pokal 2020-2021
1× Russian Cup 2015-2016
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
2 League Titles
2 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 2
  • 2× Belgian Pro League
    2007-20082008-2009
  • 1× Russian Premier League
    2014-2015
Cup Competitions 2
  • 1× German DFB-Pokal
    2020-2021
  • 1× Russian Cup
    2015-2016

Axel Witsel: Quick Facts

#20Shirt number
37Age
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Height
179 lbsWeight
Liège, BelgiumBirthplace
Girona FC (ESP)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Axel Witsel play?
Axel Witsel plays as a Midfielder for Girona FC (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Belgium.
How many caps does Axel Witsel have?
Axel Witsel has 138 international caps for Belgium, with 12 international goals.
What trophies has Axel Witsel won?
Axel Witsel has won 6 career honours. Notable titles include Belgian Pro League (x2), German DFB-Pokal (x1), Russian Cup (x1).
What is Belgium's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Belgium at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 95% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Belgium in at World Cup 2026?
Belgium are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
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