CB
Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
CB · Defender · Centre-back
36y·🇧🇪Belgium
Apps23
Min1,822
G1P72
A2P83
xG0.9P70
xA1.6P82
Rating6.81
Form
DWLWD
Strong sampleVeteran (35+)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.26
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.22
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.50.5%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.15
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.90%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.125
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.4
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.6
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.27
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Defender · Centre-back
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back.
outstanding pass accuracystrong assistsstrong shotsstrong xa
An elite-level defender with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.
Role Suitability
Ball-Playing Defender