Axel Witsel
Axel Witsel is a professional Belgian footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder. Born on January 12, 1989, in Liège, Belgium, he has had a successful career playing for clubs in Belgium, Portugal, Russia, Germany, and Spain. Witsel has been a key player for the Belgian national team, representing his country in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. He is recognized for his exceptional ball control, tactical awareness, and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. As of 2023, he was in the news due to his omission from the Belgian national team roster for the upcoming matches against Ukraine.
Born on Jan 12, 1989 (37 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.67 | 0.13% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 89,955 | $2,700,000 | 3,578$ |
| Vietnam | 3 | 5.67 | 0.25% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 239,161 | $340,000 | 835$ |
| Estonia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 2,382 | $31,000 | 56$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,169 | $76,000 | 73$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,813 | $38,000 | 31$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 331,367 | $350,000 | 704$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 9,301 | $400,000 | 404$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,174 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 15 | 639,112,959 | 1,019,375 | $5,759,100 | 7,589$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Axel Witsel is among the experienced players in Belgium's squad facing challenges in maintaining pace.
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United Kingdom:
Axel Witsel started in the Belgian team that had high expectations in the World Cup.
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Paraguay:
Axel Witsel was also cautioned with a yellow card in the match.
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Estonia:
Axel Witsel has also been less prominent in this World Cup.
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Ireland:
Axel Witsel was introduced as a substitute for Belgium.
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United Kingdom:
Axel Witsel checked in simultaneously with Lukaku, putting all four veterans of the 2014 World Cup squad on the pitch.
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Israel:
Axel Witsel is mentioned as one of the key players for Belgium who may not return for the next World Cup.
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Vietnam:
Axel Witsel is part of Belgium's aging 'golden generation'.
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Estonia:
Axel Witsel is also part of the Belgian team striving to achieve success in the tournament.
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Bangladesh:
Axel Witsel is one of the five players from the golden generation still active in the team.
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