Name: Axel Witsel

Country: Belgium

• Full name: Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
• Date of birth: January 12, 1989
• Place of birth: Liège, Belgium
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

• Standard Liège (2006–2011) — Broke into first team, won Belgian Pro League titles and Belgian Cup.
• Benfica (2011–2012) — Short spell in Portugal.
• Zenit Saint Petersburg (2012–2017) — Key midfielder, won multiple Russian Premier League titles and domestic cups.
• Tianjin Tianhai / Tianjin Quanjian (2017–2018) — Played in Chinese Super League.
• Borussia Dortmund (2018–2022) — Returned to European top level, contributing experience and stability in midfield.
• Atlético Madrid (2022– ) — Transferred to the Spanish La Liga side (status may vary with most recent transfers).

International career (Belgium):

• Senior debut: 2008
• Caps: 100+ (member of Belgium’s “Golden Generation”; update needed for exact current total)
• Goals: Over 10 for the national team (exact number varies with recent matches)
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2016, 2020 (played in 2021 due to postponement), FIFA World Cup 2014 and 2018 (Belgium finished third in 2018), UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying and tournaments as part of the squad.
• Role: Ball-winning and deep-lying playmaker, noted for passing range, positioning, and leadership.

Notable traits and honors:

• Reputation for composure, tactical intelligence, and versatility in midfield roles.
• Won domestic league titles in Belgium and Russia; collected domestic cup honors in multiple countries.
• Key member of Belgium’s most successful national team generation, contributing to their deep runs at major tournaments.

Latest note: Club appearances, caps and goals change over time; for the most current statistics consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club/national team pages.