Defensive midfielder · Nice · Ligue 1 2026/27
Axel Witsel
37 · Belgium · 7 starts · 589 league minutes · average match rating 6.80
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks Axel Witsel (Nice) 8th of 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 this season. His best measure is pass completion: 94%, 1st of 22.
8thof 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1
On The Prism standing, 2026/27
59standing, 0 to 100, 50 the middle
94%Pass completion1st of 22
83%Long-ball accuracy1st of 22
47.52Accurate passes per 909th of 22
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Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Tackles and interceptions per 901.83 21st of 22
Pass completion94% 1st of 22
Accurate passes per 9047.52 9th of 22
Duels won51% 11th of 22
Times dispossessed per 900.76 14th fewest of 22
Long-ball accuracy83% 1st of 22
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in La Liga; this season against defensive midfielders in Ligue 1.
2025/2026 · Girona, defensive midfielders in La Liga
71standing, 8th of 29, 2,533 minutes
2026/27 · Nice
59standing, 8th of 22, 589 minutes
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 2.4225th of 29 | 1.8321st of 22 |
| Pass completion | 91%2nd of 29 | 94%1st of 22 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 47.506th of 29 | 47.529th of 22 |
| Duels won | 54%11th of 29 | 51%11th of 22 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.6815th fewest of 29 | 0.7614th fewest of 22 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 64%4th of 29 | 83%1st of 22 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
VitinhaParis Saint Germain · 2669 standing, 5th of 22
Niko SigurToulouse · 2349 standing, 12th of 22
Nabil BentalebLOSC Lille · 3124 standing, 21st of 22In these rankings
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