Axel Witsel
Born: January 12, 1989
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Liege, Belgium
Nationality:
Belgian
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Position: Midfielder
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2012-2017 | Zenit St Petersburg |
2017-2018 | Tianjin Tianhai | |
2018-2022 | Borussia Dortmund | |
2022- | Atletico Madrid | |
International | 2008- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 312 articles about Axel Witsel. Articles 1 to 40:
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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 30.19:10
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
How Belgium could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Group F clash with Croatia.Nov 29, 14:15
Preview: Croatia vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 29, 13:53
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How Belgium could line up against Canada
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up for Wednesday's World Cup fixture against Canada in Al Rayyan.Nov 21, 23:23
Belgium World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of a Belgium side who are bidding to win the tournament for the very first time.Nov 15, 18:00