Axel Witsel

Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Johnson Witsel is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for La Liga club Girona and the Belgium national team. Witsel began his career at hometown club Standard Liège, making 183 appearances and scoring 42 goals while winning five domestic trophies. He was awarded the Belgian Golden Shoe in 2008. After a season in Portugal with Benfica, he signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg for a €40 million fee in 2012.