Trivias Of Axel Witsel
- He was 17-years-old when he made his professional debut.
- He received death threats after he broke Marcin Wasilewski's leg by stamping on his ankle during the match between Anderlecht and Standard in August 2009. He was banned for 8 matches.
- He was named Belgian Young Footballer of the Year 2007-08.
- He won the Belgian Golden Shoe in 2008.
- He was named in O Jogo Team of the Year in 2012.