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Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel (born 12 January 1989) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid. He originally also played in more offensive roles such as central or attacking midfielder.
Dec 3, 2021 · CNN —. After playing for clubs in five different countries over a 15-year period, Axel Witsel’s thoughts are starting to turn towards home. “I travel a lot,” Witsel, now in his third ...
May 12, 2023 · Published 11:46 AM PDT, May 12, 2023. BRUSSELS (AP) — Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is the latest member of Belgium’s so-called Golden Generation to end his international career. The 34-year-old Witsel made 130 appearances in a 15-year career with Belgium, scoring 12 goals.
May 12, 2023 · May 12, 2023. 3. Axel Witsel has announced his retirement from international duty after 15 years representing the Belgium national team. The Atletico Madrid midfielder made his first appearance...
1 1 1 1 1. Atlético Madrid. LaLiga League level: First Tier Joined: Jul 6, 2022 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024. IMAGO. +. Date of birth/Age: Jan 12, 1989 (35) Place of birth: Liège. Citizenship: Belgium. Height: 1,86 m. Position: Centre-Back. Former International: Belgium. Caps/Goals: 130 / 12. € 4.00 m. Last update: Mar 21, 2024. Player data.
May 12, 2023 · May 12 (Reuters) - Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel has retired from the national side after more than 15 years of international duty. The 34-year-old Witsel earned 130 caps and was part of the...
Axel Witsel – one head, one goal. 21/09/2021. Axel Witsel has had a tough time of it of late. As well as a corona outbreak among his family members that hit his mother especially hard, he also suffered probably the most serious injury that a footballer can: a ruptured Achilles tendon.
