Axel Witsel

NCE

• #28 • Center Midfielder

Axel Witsel

NCE

• #28 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Belgium

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 12, 1989 (37)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

179 lb

Club

Nice

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

Ligue 1

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

68.6

105/369

Impact score

6.2

222/369

Midfielder rank

50th

50/94

All rank

187th

187/369

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

327th

327/523

All rank

1185th

1,185/1,958

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Overall

29th/94 MID

68.6

Passing

22nd/94 MID

70.7

Fifty Fifty Duel

27th/82 MID

67.4

Shooting

61st/72 MID

57.7

Tackling

56th/89 MID

61.1

Ball Carrying

N/A

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Appearances

Minutes

342

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Sep 25, 2026

Settles into Nice's midfield

Witsel has started four of Nice's first five Ligue 1 matches, becoming the main midfield leader with his experience under coach Olivier Pantaloni.

Analysis: Witsel joined Nice during the summer transfer window to replace numerically Laurent Abergel (knee) and has logged 322 league minutes and played in midfield alongside Djibril Coulibaly most of the time. He has yet to record a goal or assist, although he has contributed to five shots, six interceptions and four clearances in the middle of the park for the Aiglons.

Aug 18, 2026

Completes Nice move

Witsel signed with Nice on Tuesday as a free agent.

Analysis: Witsel played for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he'll continue playing in one of Europe's top leagues after completing his transfer to Nice. Witsel should see steady playing time in Ligue 1 due to his versatility, as he can play both as a center-back and a defensive midfielder. That said, his fantasy appeal won't be very high due to the defensive-minded nature of his role.