Axel Witsel

37-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
Girona
La Liga

Belgium

Assists in two straight
M/DGirona
March 1, 2026
Witsel had an assist while taking an off target shot, creating two chances, making an interception and three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.
ANALYSIS
Witsel set up Vladyslav Vanat in the 35th minute while leading Girona in interceptions and tackles during the defeat. The midfielder has assists in back-to-back matches while combining for three shots, three chances created and six tackles over his last three appearances.
Read More News
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
Soccer Per 90 Stats
Loading Per 90 Stats...
Soccer Per Game Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
Current Season
Previous Season
2024 Soccer Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo
PrizePicks
FPL
Loading Game Log...
2023 Soccer Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo
PrizePicks
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
GironaGirona 2024 Set Piece Crosses and Shots
# of Team Set Piece Crosses and Shots

93
17
76
0
13
1
12
0
10
1
9
0
4
0
0
4
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
Loading Weekly Set Pieces...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Axel Witsel See More
2022 World Cup Preview: Bracket Breakdown and Predictions
November 18, 2022
Winning a World Cup bracket challenge usually takes a few upsets and that's the route RotoWire's AJ Scholz is taking, as he considers Belgium's golden generation deep into the tournament.
FanDuel Fantasy Soccer: Wednesday UCL Targets
September 7, 2022
Robert Lewandowski is hard to ignore for Wednesday's six-game slate at FanDuel, but RotoWire's Chris Owen thinks Darwin Nunez is a good pivot for Liverpool, assuming he draws another start.
DraftKings Fantasy Soccer: Friday UEFA Euro 2020 Quarter-Final Picks
July 1, 2021
Italy have a tough matchup against Belgium on Friday, but RotoWire's Adam Zdroik is still expecting Lorenzo Insigne to be popular in cash games.
Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: RB Leipzig v. Borussia Dortmund Preview
June 19, 2020
Saturday's match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund has huge Champions League implications, and RotoWire's Juan Pablo Aravena is expected Jadon Sancho to break out.
Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: Borussia Dortmund v. Mainz Preview
June 16, 2020
Borussia Dortmund have plenty of firepower for Wednesday's match against Mainz, and RotoWire's Juan Pablo Aravena is expecting a big performance from Jadon Sancho.
More Fantasy News
Assists Girona's first goal
M/DGirona
February 24, 2026
Witsel assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Two shots in return to pitch
M/DGirona
February 1, 2026
Witsel had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Oviedo.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Returns to bench
M/DGirona
January 31, 2026
Witsel (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Oviedo.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Available against Oviedo
M/DGirona
January 30, 2026
Witsel (calf) is back available for Saturday's clash against Oviedo, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Still out
M/DGirona
January 26, 2026
Witsel (calf) is out for Monday's match against Getafe.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Won't return to Atletico Madrid
M/DFree Agent
November 18, 2024
Witsel won't return to Atletico Madrid after the 2024/25 season, according to Relevo.
ANALYSIS
Atletico Madrid have decided not to offer a new contract to the 35-year-old at the end of this season. Witsel, who can play both as a center-back and defensive midfielder, could generate interest from teams in the MLS and Saudi Pro League if he becomes a free agent.
See All Soccer Rumors