Axel Witsel

#20 · Defensive Midfield · Belgium · Nice

Axel Witsel is listed in Belgium's 2026 World Cup squad. Axel Witsel plays as a Defensive Midfield for Nice and is 37 years old.

Profile

National team	Belgium
Club	Nice
Position	Defensive Midfield
Squad number	20
Age	37
Date of birth	January 12, 1989
Birthplace	Liège, Belgium
Nationality	Belgium
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	179 lbs
Preferred foot	Right
Profile data updated	September 24, 2026

World Cup 2026 Context

Axel Witsel is part of the Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group G. FootyTips.io tracks Belgium's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Belgium vs Egypt
Jun 15 · Group G Belgium vs Iran
Jun 21 · Group G New Zealand vs Belgium
Jun 27 · Group G

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FAQ

How old is Axel Witsel?

Axel Witsel is 37 years old, born on January 12, 1989.

Which club does Axel Witsel play for?

Axel Witsel plays for Nice.

Which national team does Axel Witsel represent?

Axel Witsel represents Belgium.

What position does Axel Witsel play?

Axel Witsel is listed as a Defensive Midfield.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.