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Axel Witsel
Born: January 12, 1989
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Liege, Belgium
Nationality: 
Belgian
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BelgianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2017 | Zenit St Petersburg |
| 2017-2018 | Tianjin Tianhai | |
| 2018-2022 | Borussia Dortmund | |
| 2022- | Atletico Madrid | |
| International | 2008- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 316 articles about Axel Witsel. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Barcelona vs Olympiacos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Olympiacos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 19, 12:23
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Barcelona 2-1 Girona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ronald Araujo nets last-gasp winner for La Liga champions
Ronald Araujo scores a 93rd-minute winner as Barcelona record a 2-1 victory over Girona in Saturday afternoon's La Liga contest at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.Oct 18, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fimago1065290295-1-68c67ce9a4202592629769.jpg "Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde pictured on August 17, 2025")
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs Girona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 21, 13:47
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Preview:Girona vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Girona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 13, 18:41
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Summer transfer window 2025: 211 players available for free after contract expiration
Sports Mole takes a look at every player from Europe’s top-five leagues (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) who is available for free following the expiration of their contracts on June 30.Jul 1, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fpablo-barrios.jpg "Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios in November 2024.")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Club World Cup clash between Atletico Madrid and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 21, 10:52
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Club World Cup: Atletico Madrid bounce back against Seattle thanks to Pablo Barrios
Atlético Madrid defeat Seattle Sounders 3-1 at the Club World Cup, but defensive issues remain ahead of their key clash with Botafogo on 23 June.Jun 20, 06:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring on December 8, 2024")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash between Atletico Madrid and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 2, 11:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F14%2Fdiego-simeone.jpg "Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone on April 1, 2024")
Preview:Kitchee vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Kitchee and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 5, 09:01
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Preview:France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between France and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 1, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fdomenico-tedesco.jpg "Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024")
Belgium lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with France.Jun 29, 16:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fyouri-tielemans.JPG "Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou Onana on June 22, 2024")
Preview:Ukraine vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between Ukraine and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 26, 07:21
![Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/LOOhw2VkweSaHbQGiAw4RCMOmpU=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fdodi-lukebakio.jpg "Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]")
How Belgium could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Wednesday's Euro 2024 Group E clash with Ukraine.Jun 24, 09:53
![Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/GcMwHEqHs2M_g2Q-TaaMFuqxgVU=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fdomenico-tedesco_1.jpg "Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]")
Preview:Belgium vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Belgium and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 22, 19:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F47%2Fjan-vertonghen.jpeg "Jan Vertonghen dispenses his views during a Belgium presser on November 22, 2022")
How Belgium could line up against Romania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 Group E clash with Romania.Jun 20, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F47%2Fdomenico-tedesco.jpg "Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco on November 19, 2023")
Preview:Belgium vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Belgium and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 17, 07:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F48%2Fromelu-lukaku_2.JPG "Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku during Croatia game at World Cup on December 1, 2022.")
How Belgium could line up against Slovakia
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up in their opening Euro 2024 fixture with Slovakia.Jun 15, 12:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F12%2Fdomenico-tedesco.jpg "Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match on March 23, 2024")
Preview:Belgium vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Belgium and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 09:45
Belgium Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Belgium name their 25-man squad for Euro 2024, but what players have made the cut and who has missed out?May 28, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F02%2Frmaatm_1.JPG "Atletico Madrid's Mario Hermoso celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on January 10, 2024")
Preview:Real Sociedad vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Fsamuel-lino.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino celebrates scoring their second goal with Rodrigo De Paul and Antoine Griezmann on April 10, 2024")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 25, 20:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F11%2Faxel-witsel.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Axel Witsel with teammates celebrate after the match on March 13, 2024")
How Atletico Madrid could line up against Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole looks at how Atletico Madrid could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.Apr 14, 17:05
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 14, 16:47
Atletico Madrid edge out Borussia Dortmund in captivating first leg
Atletico Madrid survive a late Borussia Dortmund fightback to claim a narrow 2-1 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.Apr 10, 20:56
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 10:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F05%2Fmemphis-depay.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Memphis Depay reacts on February 4, 2023")
How Atletico Madrid could line up against Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Atletico Madrid could line up for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Borussia Dortmund.Apr 8, 09:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F08%2Fmarko-arnautovic.JPG "Inter Milan's Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring their first goal on February 20, 2024")
Marko Arnautovic sinks dogged Atletico Madrid as Inter Milan edge first leg
Marko Arnautovic's second-half strike propels Inter Milan to a 1-0 first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League last-16 tie.Feb 20, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F05%2Frmaatm_3.JPG "Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on February 4, 2024")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 22:51
Atletico Madrid score last-gasp leveller against Real Madrid at Bernabeu
Marcos Llorente nets a 93rd-minute leveller as Atletico Madrid claim a point in a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in Sunday's Madrid derby.Feb 4, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F48%2Fbarcelona.jpg "FC Barcelona's Joao Cancelo scores their first goal on November 28, 2023")
Preview:Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 1, 17:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F38%2Fatmrma.JPG "Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on September 24, 2023")
Preview:Osasuna vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 26, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F30%2Fatletico-madrid_1.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Memphis Depay celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 30, 2023")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Granada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Granada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 12, 09:12
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Tottenham Hotspur 'keen to push through £30m Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sale'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen to finalise a deal which will see midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg move to Atletico Madrid for £30m.Aug 3, 17:00
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Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 28, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F19%2Fdiego-simeone.jpg "Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts on May 14, 2023")
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 26, 11:59
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 19, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F07%2Fatletico-madrid.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with Mario Hermoso on February 19, 2023")
Preview:Girona vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Girona and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 11, 11:52
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Toby Alderweireld announces retirement from international football with Belgium
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid centre-back Toby Alderweireld is retiring from the Belgian national team after a 13-year international career.Mar 6, 19:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F01%2Fdiego-simeone.jpg "Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts on January 8, 2023")
Preview:Almeria vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Almeria and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 13, 17:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F40%2Fdiego-simeone_1.jpeg "Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone on October 8, 2022")
Preview:Ponferradina vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Ponferradina and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 18:29
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