Yesterday’s match against Gibraltar marked the midfielder’s 78th cap for the Belgium national team, entering the top-10 most capped players with the Red Devils.
Axel made his debut on March 2008 and since then counts 44 wins, 15 draws and 19 defeats, with his scoring stats being increased last night to 8.
Axel tied up with Bart Goor on 78 caps with only Jan Vertonghen on 83 caps being the only active Belgium player with more appearances.
Belgium’s most capped players:
1. Jan Ceulemans – 96 caps
2. Timmy Simons – 93 caps
3. Eric Gerets – 86 caps
4. Franky Van der Elst – 86 caps
5. Daniel Van Buyten – 85 caps
6. Enzo Scifo – 84 caps
7. Jan Vertonghen – 83 caps
8. Paul Van Himst – 81 caps
9. Bart Goor – 78 caps
10. Axel Witsel – 78 caps
