Axel Witsel
Belgium · #6 · Defensive midfielder
Belgium · #6 · Defensive midfielderAxel Witsel is a midfielder in Belgium's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, playing his club football for Girona in La Liga. He has 138 senior international caps for Belgium going into the tournament.
Axel Witsel — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationBelgium · Group G
- PositionDefensive midfielder
- Shirt number#6
- Age37 (born January 12, 1989)
- ClubGirona
- Club leagueLa Liga · Spain
- NationalityBelgium
- BirthplaceLiège, Belgium
- International caps138 (pre-tournament)
- Height186 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.