Defensive Midfield · Belgium
Axel Witsel
Player profile · season stats · career history
Current club in our data
Nice↗Bundesliga · 2018/2019
Season snapshot
A quick read of the selected season. Explore the full breakdown below.
Total appearances
33
2,873 minutes played
Goals per 90
0.13
4 total goals in selected matches
40th percentile
Top 60% in Bundesliga 2018/2019
For goals per 90 minutes
0.23 league player average per 90 · 238 reporting players
Assists per 90
0.03
1 total assists in selected matches
2nd percentile
Top 98% in Bundesliga 2018/2019
For assists per 90 minutes
0.15 league player average per 90 · 228 reporting players
Average match rating
7.29
Average recorded match rating
Total starts
32
Of 33 appearances
Minutes played
2,873
33 appearances
Shots per 90
1.13
36 total shots in selected matches
51st percentile
Top 49% in Bundesliga 2018/2019
For shots per 90 minutes
1.40 league player average per 90 · 342 reporting players
Yellow cards per 90
0.06
2 total yellow cards in selected matches
0.19 league player average per 90 · 320 reporting players
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League averages use players in Bundesliga · 2018/2019 with at least 270 minutes in this overall split, and only those whose provider recorded that stat. Percentile is shown when this player also has 270 minutes and at least five players qualify; it is the share with a lower per-90 rate. “Top” is the remaining share, including tied rates. Badge colours mark top 10%, 25%, 50% and the rest; the number is the result. Missing stats are never treated as zero.
Selected season · overall
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overall · 2018/2019 · 6 recorded statsGoals, xG & shots
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shots Off Target | 13 | 1.30 | 0.41 | 0.58 | 10 |
| Shots Total | 36 | 1.64 | 1.13 | 1.40 | 22 |
| Goals | 4 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.23 | 4 |
| Shots Blocked | 17 | 1.13 | 0.53 | – | 15 |
| Shots On Target | 11 | 1.38 | 0.34 | 0.54 | 8 |
| Big Chances Missed | 1 | 1.00 | 0.03 | – | 1 |
overall · 2018/2019 · 9 recorded statsAssists & passes
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 1 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 1 |
| Passes | 2,404 | 72.85 | 75.31 | 40.53 | 33 |
| Total Crosses | 2 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 1.90 | 2 |
| Accurate Passes | 2,239 | 67.85 | 70.14 | 32.20 | 33 |
| Key Passes | 17 | 1.42 | 0.53 | 0.99 | 12 |
| Long Balls | 104 | 3.25 | 3.26 | – | 32 |
| Long Balls Won | 79 | 2.63 | 2.47 | – | 30 |
| Big Chances Created | 3 | 1.00 | 0.09 | 0.22 | 3 |
| Accurate Passes Percentage | – | 91.97% | – | – | 33 |
overall · 2018/2019 · 8 recorded statsDribbling & duels
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispossessed | 26 | 1.63 | 0.81 | – | 16 |
| Total Duels | 273 | 8.27 | 8.55 | – | 33 |
| Duels Won | 172 | 5.21 | 5.39 | 5.16 | 33 |
| Aerials Won | 47 | 2.04 | 1.47 | 1.73 | 23 |
| Dribble Attempts | 36 | 1.71 | 1.13 | 1.57 | 21 |
| Successful Dribbles | 28 | 1.47 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 19 |
| Dribbled Past | 11 | 1.22 | 0.34 | – | 9 |
| Duels Lost | 101 | 3.16 | 3.16 | – | 32 |
overall · 2018/2019 · 3 recorded statsCards & fouls
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 26 | 1.37 | 0.81 | 1.24 | 19 |
| Yellowcards | 2 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 2 |
| Fouls Drawn | 50 | 1.92 | 1.57 | 1.09 | 26 |
overall · 2018/2019 · 5 recorded statsDefending & goalkeeping
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 47 | 2.14 | 1.47 | 1.64 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 41 | 1.86 | 1.28 | – | 22 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.36 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 47 | 1.96 | 1.47 | 1.12 | 24 |
| Clearances | 46 | 2.00 | 1.44 | 1.84 | 23 |
Per-90 figures use all minutes in the selected split. An average uses only matches where that stat was supplied; a missing stat is not zero. Percentage-type stats show the average recorded match percentage, not a summed percentage.
Since 2007/08
Club & season history
| Season | Competition | Club | MP | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Ligue 1 | Nice | 4 | 322 | – | – |
| 2025/2026 | La Liga | Girona | 32 | 2,533 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024/2025 | La Liga | Atlético de Madrid | 14 | 858 | – | 1 |
| 2023/2024 | La Liga | Atlético de Madrid | 35 | 2,781 | 2 | – |
| 2022/2023 | La Liga | Atlético de Madrid | 33 | 2,255 | – | – |
| 2021/2022 | Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | 1,946 | 2 | – |
| 2020/2021 | Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | 15 | 1,130 | – | – |
| 2019/2020 | Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | 2,245 | 4 | 5 |
| 2018/2019 | Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | 2,873 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012/2013 | Liga Portugal | Benfica | 3 | 270 | – | – |
| 2011/2012 | Liga Portugal | Benfica | 29 | 2,287 | 1 | – |
| 2010/2011 | Pro League | Standard Liège | 37 | 3,275 | 10 | 7 |