Axel Witsel
Belgian footballer and national team player
A professional footballer played as a midfielder. Started career at Standard Liège, winning the Belgian Pro League in 2008. Transferred to Benfica in 2011, contributing to the team's Primeira Liga title. Joined Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2012, winning the Russian Premier League, and later played for Tianjin Quanjian in China. Returned to Europe with Borussia Dortmund, competing in the Bundesliga. Regularly represented the national team since 2008, participating in UEFA Euro tournaments and FIFA World Cups.
Winning Belgian Pro League with Standard Liège
Winning Primeira Liga with Benfica
Winning Russian Premier League with Zenit Saint Petersburg
Participating in FIFA World Cup 2018
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