Grzegorz Krychowiak (born 29 January 1990) is a Polish professional football player, who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab, on loan from Krasnodar and the Poland national team. Having started his senior career with Bordeaux, he later went on to play for Reims before joining Sevilla for €3.5 million in 2014, and during both seasons of his tenure at the club, he won the UEFA Europa League in both seasons.

Krychowiak has earned over 90 caps for Poland since he made his international debut in 2008. Since then, he has represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2020. Krychowiak married his long-term girlfriend, Celia Jaunat, in December of this year, after first meeting her in 2010 and beginning to date her two years later. They met in 2010 and began dating in 2012.

Grzegorz Krychowiak Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Grzegorz Krychowiak
Nick Name/Popular Name	• Krykha • The Polish Terminator
Age	33 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Born Place	Gryfice, Poland
Date of Birth	29 January 1990
Nationality	Polish
Residence	Gryfice, Poland
Home Town	Gryfice, Poland
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Grażyna Krychowiak
Father's Name	Edward Krychowiak
Brother(s)	• Tomasz Krychowiak • Krzysztof Krychowiak
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Celia Krychowiak
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Celia Krychowiak
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
College/University	Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	ICM Stellar Sports
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2022: Al-Shabab Club (Riyadh)(on loan from FK Krasnodar)
Debut International	• 2008: Poland national football team
Jersey Number	• 23 (Al-Shabab Club (Riyadh)) • 10 (Poland national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Al-Shabab Club (Riyadh) • Poland national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Vicente Moreno
Position	Midfield - Defensive - Midfielder
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 186 cm in meters- 1.86 m in feet inches- 6'1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 78 kg in pounds- 172 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	11 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Polish
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Dark brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Grzegorz Krychowiak Net Worth

In 2023, what will Grzegorz Krychowiak’s salary be?

In Jul 2022 Grzegorz Krychowiak signed a loan contract with Al-Shabab Club (Riyadh) from FK Krasnodar that ends in Jun 2023 netted him a whopping salary of £1,827,800 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £5,005 per day and £209 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around $11.5 Million and his market value is about $8.80 million.

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‎Grzegorz Krychowiak FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Grzegorz Krychowiak is currently 33 years old and plays as a Defensive Midfielder for Al-Shabab Club (Riyadh) loaned from FK Krasnodar. Currently, he has an overall rating of 80 in FIFA 22 with a potential rating of 80. Currently, Krychowiak has a skillmoves rating of three stars based on his performance.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot when he is shooting. The work rate of his team is High / High. According to our database, Krychowiak’s height is 186 cm, and his weight is estimated at 78 kg based on the information we have on him. At the moment, Grzegorz Krychowiak is playing with the numbers 23 and 10 in his team.

Club Career

• Despite not being a big football fan, Krychowiak joined a sports academy at the age of 12 on his brother’s insistence.
• His next clubs were Orzeł Mrzeżyno, Żaki 94 Kołobrzeg, Stal Szczecin, and Arka Gdynia.
• Krychowiak joined Bordeaux in 2006 after his performance at the France U16 and Poland U16 in Strasbourg attracted Philippe Goubet’s interest.
• After progressing through the club’s youth system, he signed his first professional contract.

Stade Reims (loan)

• A loan move to Stade de Reims until the end of the season was announced on 26 November 2009, after Krychowiak rejected joining Arka Gdynia.
• On 27 November 2009, he made his club debut, starting the entire game in a 3–0 win over Beauvais Oise.
• As a regular in the starting eleven, Krychowiak helped the club win promotion to Ligue 2.
• During the 2009–10 season, he made 19 appearances and scored twice.
• Krychowiak’s loan has been extended by Reims and Bordeaux.
• The forward scored his first goal of the season in a 2–2 draw against Le Mans after scoring in the penalty shootout in the first round of the Coupe de la Ligue.
• On 5 November 2010, he was sent off for a second bookable offense against Angers. Later in the 2010–11 season, Krychowiak was suspended twice.
• As the club finished 10th in its return to Ligue 2, Krychowiak was voted the team’s player of the season by fans.
• On rare occasions, Krychowiak has played in central defense as well as defensive midfield.
• Krychowiak made 40 appearances and scored twice in all competitions in 2010–11.

FC Nantes (loan)

• In the first half of the 2011–12 season, Krychowiak made only two appearances for Bordeaux.
• He joined Nantes on loan until the end of the season on 17 November 2011.
• In a 3–0 win against AS Monaco on 25 November 2011, Krychowiak made his club debut.
• During his time at Nantes, he played in the defensive midfield position as a regular. The center-back position was played by Krychowiak once.
• Despite being suspended three times later in the 2011–12 season, he made 21 appearances.

Grzegorz Krychowiak At Stade Reims

• Krychowiak signed a three-year contract with newly promoted Stade de Reims in June 2012. A €800,000 deal was reported.
• In the opening game of the season, Krychowiak made his third debut as a starter.
• After joining Stade Reims on a permanent basis, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven.
• In a 2–0 win against AS Nancy on 20 September 2012, he set up one of the club’s two goals, drawing a comparison to Zlatan Ibrahimovi.
• Krychowiak scored his first goal for Reims against Toulouse on 26 January 2013.
• Against Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, and Lorient, he scored three more winning goals.
• Krychowiak made 36 appearances and scored four times in all competitions despite missing three matches.

2013–14 Season

• Krychowiak had been linked with a move away from Stade de Reims ahead of the 2013–14 season, but stayed at the club.
• The 2013–14 season began with him scoring his first goal, in a 2–1 loss to Stade Rennais.
• In the 2013–14 season, Krychowiak established himself as a defensive midfielder in the first team.
• In a 0–0 draw against FC Nantes on 31 August 2013, he came on as a 56th-minute substitute.
• On 26 October 2013, he set up the winning goal for the club against Marseille.
• He then scored his second goal of the season, in a 4–2 win over Bastia.
• Later in the season, he scored two more goals. Krychowiak made 36 appearances and scored four goals despite being sidelined at least five times throughout the season.
• He was linked with a move away from Stade Reims throughout the 2013–14 season. After the 2013–14 season, he will leave the club, according to L’Union.

Sevilla

• During the summer of 2014, Krychowiak joined La Liga side Sevilla for €4.5 million.
• At the Cardiff City Stadium on 12 August 2014, he played the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.
• On 23 August 2014, Krychowiak made his La Liga debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Valencia.
• He quickly established himself in Sevilla’s starting eleven, playing in midfield.
• Marca named him the club’s best signing this season for his performance.
• Krychowiak scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win against Feyenoord in the UEFA Europa League group stage.
• It was the fifth Polish player to win the UEFA Europa League when he scored the equalizing goal for Sevilla in the 28th minute of the 3–2 victory over Dnipro on 27 May 2015.
• Only he was named to the La Liga Team of the Season. In 48 appearances, Krychowiak scored four goals.

2015 UEFA Super Cup

• During the last game of the season, Krychowiak prepares to tackle Nordin Amrabat of Málaga
• In the 2015 UEFA Super Cup loss to Barcelona, he suffered a broken rib but still played 120 minutes despite the injury.
• After starting the season as a center-back, he moved to defensive midfield.
• A new contract was negotiated with Krychowiak as a result. Unai Emery praised his performance, calling it “his sacrifice and dedication to the team”.
• Krychowiak signed an extension with Sevilla on 5 November 2015, keeping him at the club until 2019.
• In the following months, he captained the club in a number of matches.
• His first goal of the season came in a 2–0 win against rivals Real Betis in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16.
• On 9 January 2016, he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for two months.
• Krychowiak returned to the starting line-up against Real Madrid on 20 March 2016.
• In the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals and semifinals against Athletic Bilbao and Shakhtar Donetsk, he contributed two assists to send Sevilla to the final for the third time.
• For the third straight year, he started the UEFA Europa League Final against Liverpool and played the entire game as they won 3–1.

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Grzegorz Krychowiak At Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

• Krychowiak signed a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain on 3 July 2016 for an undisclosed fee.
• On 9 September 2016, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw against Saint-Étienne.
• On 13 September 2016, he started his first game for Paris Saint-Germain as they drew 1–1 with Arsenal.
• In the first half of the season, Krychowiak started only six matches and spent most of the season on the bench.
• Due to continuous competition within the midfield position and Krychowiak’s own injury concerns, Krychowiak’s first-team opportunities at the club became further limited during the second half of the season.
• In the second half of the season, Krychowiak appeared three times for Paris Saint-Germain, including a historic 6–1 defeat to Barcelona.
• He made 19 appearances across all competitions by the end of the 2016–17 season.
• Le Figaro named Krychowiak ‘Flop of the Season’ after this. Despite this, he has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain. Krychowiak responded by wanting to remain at the club.

West Bromwich Albion (loan)

• Krychowiak joined Premier League club West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan on 30 August 2017.
• Krychowiak told the press on 14 October that he felt deceived by Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery.
• On 9 September 2017, Krychowiak made his debut against Brighton & Hove Albion.
• On 30 September 2017, he set up West Bromwich Albion’s first goal in a 2–2 draw with Watford.
• Krychowiak became a first-team regular for the club after joining.
• Jake Livermore and Sam Field were preferred ahead of him by November.
• Krychowiak’s future at the club was reported, but Alan Pardew wanted to keep him.
• He alternated between the substitute bench and the starting eleven throughout the season.
• Krychowiak refused to shake Pardew’s hand after being substituted in the 59th minute during a 4–1 loss to Leicester City on 10 March 2018.
• As a result of his actions, Krychowiak was fined by Pardew after the match.
• He was dropped to the substitute bench until Pardew was fired.
• As the club was relegated to the Championship following the appointment of Darren Moore, Krychowiak played the remaining matches of the season.
• In all competitions, Krychowiak made 31 appearances in 2017–18. Afterward, he returned to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)

• Lokomotiv Moscow announced the signing of Krychowiak on 24 July 2018 on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €10 million.
• On 4 August 2018, he made his club debut in a 0–0 draw with Spartak Moscow.
• On 19 August 2018, Krychowiak scored his first Lokomotiv Moscow goal in a 1–0 win over Krylia Sovetov Samara.
• In the following three games, he set up three assists and was sent off for a second bookable offense against Dynamo Moscow.
• During August and November, Krychowiak was named the club’s Player of the Month.
• In the round of 16 of the Russian Cup, he captained Lokomotiv Moscow for the first time in his career but received a straight red card in the 71st minute as the club won 4–1.
• Playing in various midfield positions and rotating in the center-back position since joining Lokomotiv Moscow, Krychowiak established himself in the first team.
• Krychowiak scored his second goal of the season in a 4–0 win over Rubin Kazan on 10 May 2019.
• Against Ural Yekaterinburg in the Russian Cup Final, he started at center-back and helped the club win 1–0.
• The season was successful for Krychowiak, as Lokomotiv Moscow finished second in the league and won the Russian Cup.
• He made 39 appearances and scored twice in all competitions during the 2018–19 season.

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Grzegorz Krychowiak Signed With Lokomotiv Moscow

• Krychowiak signed a permanent contract with Lokomotiv on 3 July 2019. Later, it was reported to have cost €10 million.
• In Lokomotiv Moscow’s 3–2 victory over Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Russian Super Cup, he set up the second goal of the game he set up after signing on a permanent basis.
• In the first three months of the season, Krychowiak was named the club’s Player of the Month.
• The 28th of October saw Krychowiak return to the first team after missing two games with suspension and injury.
• The following week, Krychowiak suffered an injury that forced him to be substituted at halftime against FC Krasnodar.
• He suffered a concussion during the match but quickly recovered.
• In a follow-up match against Tambov, he scored twice.
• Krychowiak was named Lokomotiv Moscow’s November Player of the Month.
• The season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia after that.
• He scored his 10th goal of the season in the league’s last match before the suspension.
• Krychowiak was named March’s Player of the Month.
• Once the season resumed behind closed doors, he helped Lokomotiv Moscow qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season by making six further appearances.
• Lokomotiv Moscow lost 2–1 to Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Russian Super Cup at the beginning of the 2020–21 season.
• Following that, he started five matches before suffering a muscle injury.
• In a 1–0 win against FC Ufa on 17 October 2020, he scored his second goal of the season.

Grzegorz Krychowiak At Krasnodar

• On 1 August 2021, Lokomotiv and FC Krasnodar announced that Krychowiak has been transferred to Krasnodar, and the move will become official after he passes a medical examination and signs a personal contract.
• Krasnodar announced on 2 August that he had signed a three-year contract.
• As of 7 March 2022, foreign players in Russia can unilaterally suspend their contracts with their clubs until 30 June 2022 and sign with a club outside of Russia until 30 June 2022. The transfer window is opened until 7 April 2022 to sign and register for a new club.
• FC Krasnodar announced on 15 March 2022 that Krychowiak suspended his contract until 30 June 2022 under the new regulations.

AEK Athens (loan)

Krychowiak signed with AEK Athens until 2021–22 on 15 March 2022.

Al-Shabab (loan)

Krychowiak joined Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia on 8 July 2022.

International Career

• At the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Krychowiak scored a free kick against Brazil, the only goal of the game.
• In the Polish U20 squad, he was the youngest outfielder.
• In the round of 16 of the tournament, he was eliminated by Argentina U20.
• For the U20 team, Krychowiak made seven appearances and scored once.
• For the first time, Krychowiak was called up to the Poland U21 team in May 2009.
• In a 2–1 loss against Sweden U21 on 5 June 2009, he played the entire game in the center-back position.
• For the first time in two years, Krychowiak was called up to the U21 team.
• On 2 September 2011, he made his first appearance in a 3–0 victory over Albania U21. He then captained the U21 side in a 2–0 loss to Russia U21.
• In a 4–3 win over Albania U21 on 11 October 2011, he scored his first Poland U21 goal.
• On 1 June 2012, Krychowiak scored twice for the U21 side in a 4–2 victory over Moldova U21. During his time with Poland U21, he made 11 appearances and scored three goals.

Senior Career

• Krychowiak was called up to the senior squad for the first time in December 2008.
• On 14 December 2008, he played against Serbia in a friendly.
• Due to the fact that the match wasn’t on an official FIFA date, the teams were mostly made up of domestic league players and a few reserve players; nonetheless, it was an official match.
• A last-minute substitute in Poland’s 1–0 victory over Norway on 6 February 2011, Krychowiak made his first appearance in almost three years in February 2011, almost two years after being called up to the national team in August 2009.
• The national team called Krychowiak up in August 2012 after a year in absence.
• On 11 September 2012, he came on as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Moldova.
• In October 2012, he made his first start for Poland against South Africa.
• As Poland failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, he played several matches.

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UEFA Euro 2016

• To qualify for UEFA Euro 2016, Krychowiak played defensive midfield for the national team.
• On 14 November 2014, he scored his first international goal against Georgia in a 4–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying win.
• As a result of his second goal in Poland’s final qualifying match against Ireland, Poland qualified for Euro 2016.
• As a member of the 23-man preliminary squad ahead of the UEFA Euro 2016, Krychowiak was called by the national team in May 2016.
• Because of this Poland’s first victory at a European Championship, he was voted man of the match against Northern Ireland.
• In the next two matches, Krychowiak earned four points to help Poland qualify for the knockout round.
• In the round of 16, he started the whole game and scored the final penalty in a 5–4 penalty shootout victory over Switzerland.
• He played every minute of Poland’s historic Euro 2016 campaign, which ended in a penalty shootout loss to Portugal in the quarterfinals.
• EFE named him Team of the Tournament as a result.

Grzegorz Krychowiak In FIFA World Cup 2018

• Following the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament, Krychowiak helped Poland earn ten points in the FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group E.
• In a 1–1 draw with Slovenia, he captained Poland for the first time, playing 45 minutes before being replaced.
• Later, he helped the national team qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• In May 2018, he was named to Poland’s preliminary 35-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia and later made the 23-man team.
• Krychowiak caused Senegal’s goal in the 2018 World Cup match against Senegal.
• Although he scored a goal himself after that error, Poland still lost 2–1 and was eliminated.

UEFA Euro 2020

Krychowiak played three of Poland’s four matches in the UEFA Nations League following the World Cup, finishing third in Group 3. Then he started all the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches to help Poland qualify.

Facts About Grzegorz Krychowiak

• With his brother, Krychowiak runs a boutique business.
• He invested over €1 million in a Polish construction startup called SYSTEM 3E in May 2020. He said in an interview that he does not go to parties or drink alcohol.
• Krychowiak also speaks French, Spanish, and English. As a result of his fluency in Spanish, he settled well in Sevilla.
• He began learning Russian after moving to Moscow. In addition to learning Italian, Krychowiak hopes to play for an Italian club someday.
• “The Polish Terminator” was Krychowiak’s nickname during his third spell at Stade de Reims.
• His teammates called him “Krykha” when he played for Lokomotiv Moscow because they had difficulty pronouncing his name.
• Krychowiak and Szczesny have become good friends since 2004 when they were both students at the University of Michigan.
• At Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, he studied for two years.

FAQs

How old is Grzegorz Krychowiak?

Grzegorz Krychowiak is 33 years old as of 2023.

How tall is Grzegorz Krychowiak?

Grzegorz Krychowiak is 186 cm tall. Or 6 ft 1 in.

Which is Grzegorz Krychowiak’s preferred foot?

Grzegorz Krychowiak’s preferred foot is right.

Where is Grzegorz Krychowiak from?

Grzegorz Krychowiak is from Poland.

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Grzegorz Krychowiak worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Grzegorz Krychowiak has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Polish footballer. Hopefully, Grzegorz Krychowiak’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

At WoodGram, we strive for fairness and accuracy in our biographies. Feel free to contact us or leave a comment below if you found anything fishy in the article on Grzegorz Krychowiak.

Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel plays for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Belgian national team. Witsel entered Belgium’s first team as a right-winger, and he can also play attacking midfielder, although his natural position is as a central midfielder. Standard Liège was the club where he began his career, where he made 183 appearances and scored 42 goals while winning five national trophies. In 2008, he was awarded the Belgian Golden Shoe. In 2012, after a season with Benfica in Portugal, he signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg for a fee of €40 million.

Witsel won four awards during his time in Russia, before moving to Tianjin Quanjian in January 2017. In August 2018, he returned to Europe with Borussia Dortmund. He earned his 100th cap for Belgium on 15 November 2018 after making his senior international debut in 2008. While representing the country at the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018, and the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020, he helped them to third place in the 2018 tournament.

Axel Witsel Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel
Nick Name	• Cha Loupe • Axel Witsel
Age	34 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Liège, Belgium
Date of Birth	12 January 1989
Nationality	Belgian
Residence	Liège, Belgium
Home Town	Liège, Belgium
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Sylvie Witsel
Father’s Name	Thierry Witsel
Brother(s)	None
Sister(s)	Whitney Witsel
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Rafaella Szabo Witsel
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Rafaella Szabo Witsel
Marriage Date	In 2015
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- • Mai-Li Witsel • Name Not Available Of His Younger Daughter Sons- Born in 2022-Name Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Puma
Career Manager	Nomi Sports
Football Career
Debut Club	• August 6, 2018: Borussia Dortmund • January 3, 2017: Tianjin Quanjian F C • September 3, 2012: FC Zenit • July 13, 2011: S.L. Benfica • 2006: Standard Liège
Debut International	• 2008: Belgium national football team • 2007: Belgium national under-21 football team • 2006: Belgium national under-19 football team • 2005: Belgium national under-16 football team • 2004: Belgium national under-15 football team
Jersey Number	• 4 (Borussia Dortmund) • 2 (Belgium national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Borussia Dortmund • Belgium national football team
Coach/Mentor	Marco Rose
Position	Defender
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 186 cm in meters- 1.86 m in feet inches- 6’1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 81 kg in pounds- 179 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Martiniquais
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Cadillac Escalade
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Full Story of Football Genius known as ‘Cha Loupe’ is presented by Woodgram. We have provided a comprehensive account of events from Axel Witsel’s childhood to the present day in our His life story before fame, relationship life, family background, and many OFF-Pitch facts (little known) about him are analyzed that is little known.

Everyone knows how good he is at controlling the ball and holding midfield. Only a few fans know much about Axel Witsel’s Bio, which is quite interesting. Without further ado, let’s get started. Thierry Witsel and Sylvie Wilsel gave birth to their first child, Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel, on the 12th of January 1989 in Liege, Belgium.

Axel came from a mixed-race family with a loving background. Growing up, his parents were jovial and loving to their children. As seen in the picture below, his mother is Belgian, while his father is from the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Both parents had their children at a young age.

Axel Witsel grew up with his only sister, who goes by the name Whitney Witsel. Despite having a Belgian white mother, both kids inherited their father’s genes, making them part of the Belgian Black Ethnicity.

Growing up, Withney and Axel felt loved more because of the open lines of communication that both siblings had inherited from their parents. Axel grew up with football at his feet as a young boy, discovering he loved only football as a hobby and a gift.

While his parents allowed him to play on open fields, they did not consider him a serious footballer.

Due to the limited opportunities Belgian football provided at that time, this was the case. In Axel’s words;

‘There Were No Toys Or Games When I Was Younger, Just A Football. I’m Entirely Grateful For Everything My Dad Did. He Always Pushed Me. Without Him, I Wouldn’t Have This Incredible Journey That I’m On So Far.’

When Axel was 15 years old, he decided to stop playing on local pitches with friends. Through a funding opportunity he received from the Royal Belgian Football Association, he was able to go professional with Standard Liege.

The following is a description of the events leading up to his involvement with Standard Liege. Towards the end of the 20th century, Belgium saw a new wave of football enthusiasm that would lead to a revolution in the sport. The tiny country, with only 11 million people, had a watershed moment in 1998 when its national football team was disgracefully eliminated from the 1998 world cup group stage.

This document led to over 30 Belgian federation coaches meeting to discuss the radical change in the approach to football in the country, as Browaeys was the coach of all Belgium youth teams. The Sablon blueprint document challenged the lack of a unified vision for youth football in Belgium at that point.

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They found that there was far too much emphasis on winning and not enough on development. The result was the youth football revolution in Belgium. Clubs got a boost financially, which directly impacted their scouting network within the country.

As a result, Axel was picked up by scouts to play for Standard Liege, his hometown club. Unlike most footballers who start their youth careers at a relatively young age (between 6 and 8), Axel joined a youth club at an older age (15).

It was a meteoric rise to his growth, and his dreams of joining the club’s senior team weren’t just a passing fancy.

There’s a great woman behind every great man, or so the saying goes. Almost every successful Belgian footballer has a glamorous wife, girlfriend, or wag behind them. Axel Witsel’s style of play as well as his lifestyle off the field paints a complete picture of who he is.

Rafaella Szabo, born in Romania with Hungarian roots, has been in a relationship with Axel. When she was two years old, she moved to Belgium. Rafaella and Axel dated for 6 years before getting married in 2015.

They have two beautiful daughters who are recent members of the Axel Witsel family. The eldest daughter of Axel is named Mai-Li Witsel. Axel Witsel’s decision to turn down a move to Juventus in favor of a lucrative offer from the Chinese Super League upset football fans around the world in 2017. In an interview, Wittel claimed that he had made the best choice for his family.

To build a rich family background that would ensure decades of financial stability and happiness, Axel Witsel accepted China’s money worth €18 million per year.

Juventus offered him €4.5 million per year as opposed to €3 million at Zenit, but he has not moved. Having accepted, he would have joined a historically powerful European team playing in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

He instead chose to sign for Tianjin Quanjian, founded in 2006, following the footsteps of Carlos Tevez, for a salary four times greater than what Juventus offered.

As soon as Witsel’s transfer to Tianjin was announced, social media erupted with fans calling him a mercenary, a money grabber, and every other insult under the sun reserved for athletes who choose to prioritize their own financial well-being over anything else.

Zenit supporters wanted non-white and gay players to be excluded from the team.
According to Landskrona, the Russian champions’ largest fans’ group, black players, including Axel Witsel, were being “forced down Zenit’s throat”.

According to them, gay players are unworthy of a great city like Chicago.

The fans’ manifesto defended their racism as follows:

The Russian league has traditionally targeted black players with monkey chants and banana throws. Anzhi Makhachkala’s Christopher Samba had bananas thrown at him by fans.”.

The Russian Football Union fined Zenit St Petersburg after one of their fans offered Anzhi’s Roberto Carlos a banana before the match between the two clubs in March 2011.

Axel Witsel Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

The midfielder signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund in August 2018, which brings in a salary of 8 million euros (6.8 million pounds) per year. According to our calculations, he earns €21,917.81 (£18,630.13) per day and €913.24 (£776.26) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	36 Million Euro (31.8 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	30 Million Euro (26 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	8 Million Euro (6.8 Million Pound)
Per Month Salary	€666,667 (£579,710)
Per Week Salary	€153,846 (£133,779)
Per Day Salary	€21,918 (£19,059)
Per Hour Salary	€913 (£794)
Per Minute Salary	€15 (£13)
Market Value	$4.40 Million
Highest Market Value	$44.00 Million (Dec 18, 2018)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	Cadillac Escalade

Players like him know their merit, and their contracts reflect their worth to their teams. He is estimated to have a net worth of 36 Million Euros, and his current market value is $4.40 Million Euros.

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Club Career

Standard Liège

• 17 years old Witsel made his debut at Standard Liège on 17 September 2006 during a competitive game against FC Brussels, replacing Steven Defour in the 89th minute of the match. Eleven days later, he made his European debut as a sub in the Europa League.
• He was a key member of the squad of Standard Liège during the 2007-08 season, when he was 18 years old, when it won the Belgian League title that year.
• This year, he formed a very young midfield along with other Belgian talents, including Defour and Marouane Fellaini.
• His championship triumph came the following season when he scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the second leg of a two-legged playoff.
• During the match between Anderlecht and Standard on 30 August 2009, Witsel sparked controversy when he stamped on the ankle of Marcin Wasilewski, breaking his leg.
• When Witsel received a red card following the tackle, he protested his dismissal, claiming that it was an accident without intent on his part, before being sent off.
• He apologized soon afterward but was the subject of criticism from several media outlets as well as numerous death threats from angry Anderlecht and Poland supporters. The Belgian Football Association initially imposed a ban until 23 November, but this later got reduced on appeal to eight matches.

Benfica

• It was announced on 13 July 2011 that Witsel signed a five-year deal with Portuguese club Benfica which included a €40 million buyout clause.
• As a result of Wiesel’s two goals in Benfica’s 3–1 win over FC Twente in the Champions League play-off second leg, on 24 August 2011, Benfica qualified for the group stages with a 5–3 aggregate victory.
• He scored the opening goal in a 4-1 thrashing of Vitória de Guimar*es in the Taça da Liga of Portugal on 9 January.
• It was then that he assisted Nolito in a 4-1 league victory against Vitória de Setubal.
• Witsel scored his fourth goal against Santa Clara on 18 January as a part of a Taça da Liga match. During the final matchup on 14 April, Benfica faced Gil Vicente and Witsel was awarded the Man of the Match award as Benfica won their fourth Taça da Liga title following a 2–1 victory.

Zenit Saint Petersburg

• Witsel signed a five-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg on 3 September 2012 for €40 million.
• As Zenit lost 2–0 to Terek Grozny on 14 September, Wittsel made his Premier League debut, replacing Konstantin Zyryanov in the 70th minute.
• Zenit defeated Spartak Moscow 4–2 at the Luzhniki Stadium on 30 November, as he scored his first two goals for the club.
• In Zenit’s 3–0 league victory against Terek Grozny on 30 March 2013, Wittsel scored Zenit’s winner in the eighth minute.
• Zenit’s second goal in a 2–0 away victory over former club Benfica was scored by Witsel in their first match of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League group stage on 16 September 2014.
• After finishing third in their Champions League group, Zenit qualified for the knockout phase of the Europa League. On 12 March 2015, Witsel scored on a rebound as Zenit defeated Torino 2–0.
• Witsel scored the game’s only goal in the seventeenth minute as Zenit defeated Arsenal Tula in a league match at the Petrovsky Stadium on 26 April.
• Witsel played the full 90 minutes for Zenit as they drew 1-1 with FC Ufa, securing the league title, the club’s fourth overall, and Witsel’s first with Zenit.
• After FC Lokomotiv Moscow won the match 1–1, Witsel converted his penalty shot in a 4–2 penalty shootout victory in the 2015 Russian Super Cup on 12 July 2015.

Tianjin Quanjian

• Zenit officially announced on 3 January 2017 that Witsel had moved to Tianjin Quanjian.
• A week after making his debut for Quanjian, Witsel scored the club’s first-ever goal in the Chinese Super League during a 1–1 draw with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.

Borussia Dortmund

• On 6 August 2018, Witsel signed for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and agreed on a four-year contract that lasts until 30 June 2022.
• At the end of stoppage time on 21 August, he equalized with a goal to make it 1–1 after coming on as a substitute on his debut for the club against SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the DFB-Pokal first-round match, and his team went on to win the match in extra time with a 2-1 win.
• In a 4–1 victory over RB Leipzig on 26 August, Wittsel scored his first Bundesliga goal with an overhead kick.

International Career

• Prior to his international debut with the senior side, he played for the under-21 side in 2007, earning nine caps and helping his team reach the semi-finals of the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.
• During a friendly match against Morocco on 26 March 2008, Witsel made his international debut. Despite Belgium’s 1–4 loss, Witsel scored his first goal for the national team.
• Witsel’s first competitive international goal came a day short of three years after the Morocco goal, against Austria in Group A of the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying process, and his second came at the start of the second half.
• Nevertheless, Belgium’s hopes of qualifying for UEFA Euro 2012 were dashed by a defeat to Germany coupled with Turkey’s victory over Azerbaijan on 11 October 2011.
• Witsel was named to Belgium’s squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 13 May 2014. In the team’s first game of the tournament, a 2–1 win against Algeria in Belo Horizonte, he played in midfield.
• Witsel was also named to the Belgian squad at the 2016 UEFA Euros, announced on 31 May 2016. He scored his first tournament goal against the Republic of Ireland during the Championships.
• Two of his goals came during the qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, both in wide victories over Gibraltar. Roberto Martinez named him to the team for the final tournament in Russia.

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Facts About Axel Witsel

• Witsel is primarily a defensive midfielder, but he also plays as a central midfielder.
• Although he can also play in a variety of other positions, such as attacking midfield, right midfield, right wing, right back, etc.
• Currently, he plays for the Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian and the Belgian national team.
• When Witsel began his professional football career, he joined the youth ranks of Standard Liège and trained in their academy. After playing for the club’s youth team from 2004 to 2006, he was promoted to the senior team.
• Before making his club debut, Witsel was selected to play for the Belgium U-15 team, and he made his debut on 24 March 2004. Later, he represented Belgium at the U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19, and U-21 levels.
• On 17 September 2006, he made his senior debut in a 2-1 victory over FC Brussels, replacing Steven Defour in the 89th minute.
• He made his UEFA Cup debut in his very second game for the club against Celta de Vigo on 28 September 2006.
• On 26 March 2008, Witsel made his international debut against Morocco, after gaining a lot of experience with Belgium’s youth teams. Witsel scored his first international goal in the match even though Belgium lost by 1-4.
• Witsel’s rise came during the 2007-08 season of the Belgian League. As a member of the Standard Liège squad, he played in almost every league match. As a result of his presence on the team, the club won the Belgian League title that year, and he was named Belgian Young Footballer of the Year.
• He also won the Belgian Golden Shoe that year. In 194 games, he scored 45 goals for Standard Liège in his 7 years with the club.
• During the 2011-12 season, Witsel played for the Portuguese club Benfica. When he played for the club, he made the central midfield strong as well as contributed goals and assists when needed. In that season, he played 52 games and scored 5 goals and contributed 6 assists.
• Witsel scored his second international goal three years after his debut goal, and this time it was in a competitive match of the UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers against Austria. He scored a goal that helped Belgium defeat Austria 2-0.
• On 13 May 2014, he was included in the team to play the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In the very first game of the tournament, getting a chance in starting eleven, he helped his team to defeat Algeria by 2-1.
• He was also a member of the Belgian team at UEFA Euro 2016. In a Group E match against the Republic of Ireland, he led his team to victory scoring his first goal in the tournament.
• As well as Standard Liège and Benfica, Witsel has also played for Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia. He won the Russian Football Premier League in 2014-15, the Russian Cup in 2015-16, and the Russian Super Cup in 2015 and 2016. During his time with the club, he played 180 games and scored 22 goals.
• He officially joined his current team Tianjin Quanjian on 3 January 2017 and played his first match against Guangzhou R&F on 4 March 2017.
• Witsel has played 37 games for his new club, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
• Witsel has played 87 games for Belgium in international football. As a member of his national team, he has scored nine goals.

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The Nigerian professional footballer Kelechi Promise Iheanacho listen (spelled “heanach” in Igbo) was born on October 3, 1996. He plays forward for Premier League team Leicester City as well as the Nigerian national team. Iheanacho started his professional career in 2015–16 with Manchester City.

He relocated to Leicester City in 2017 on a rumoured £25 million price. Iheanacho was a member of the Nigerian teams who won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015. He participated in both the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 FIFA World Cup before making his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015.

Kelechi Iheanacho Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
Nick Name	Kelechi Iheanacho
Age (as of 2023)	27 years
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Libra
Birth Place	Imo, Nigeria
Date of Birth	3 October 1996
Nationality	Nigerian
Hobbies	Music and Gym
Family
Mother's Name	Mercy Iheanacho
Father's Name	James Iheanacho
Brother(s)
Sister(s)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse
Children	Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Outfitter	Nike
Football Career
Debut Club	Manchester City
Debut International	Nigeria
Jersey Number	• Nigeria - 14 • Leicester City - 14
Current Team(s)	• Nigeria • Leicester City
Position	Forward
Foot	Left
League level	First Tier
Caps/Goals	42 / 11
Career Manager/ Player Agent	ICM Stellar Sports
Traits	• Finesse Shot • Flair • Long Shot Taker • Team Player
Style Of Play	• Likes to shoot from distance • Commits fouls often
Strengths	• Long shots • Through balls • Finishing • Passing • Key passes • Dribbling
Weakness	• Aerial Duels • Defensive contribution
Height and , Weight
Height	• in meters - 1.85 m • in feet inches - 6′ 1″
Weight	• in kilograms - 82 kg • in pounds - 180 lbs
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Nigerian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Wine
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Awards

Manchester City

• Football League Cup: 2015–16

Leicester City

• FA Cup: 2020–21
• FA Community Shield: 2021

Nigeria U17

• FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2013

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The range of Kelechi Iheanacho’s net worth or income is thought to be between €18,000,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Club Career

Manchester City

Early Career

• Imo State’s Owerri is where Iheanacho was born.
• He represented Taye Academy in Owerri, the Imo state’s capital when he was younger.
• His achievements for Nigeria in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup sparked attention from European clubs, with Arsenal, Sporting CP, and Porto among those keeping tabs on his development.
• To explore a transfer to Manchester City, Iheanacho visited England in December 2012.
• He committed to joining City when he turned 18 in October 2014 by signing a pre-contract deal with the team.
• He went back to Nigeria in the interim. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) honoured him as the Most Promising Talent of the Year for 2013 at the CAF Awards as the year came to an end.

2015–16 season

• Iheanacho was a member of City’s preseason tour squad that travelled to Australia in July 2015.
• He assisted Raheem Sterling in scoring the opening goal of the trip and added a second in the victory over Roma in the 2015 International Champions Cup.
• Additionally, he assisted Sterling on City’s fourth goal as they defeated the national team of Vietnam 8-1.
• He entered as a substitute in City’s last preseason match against VfB Stuttgart and scored late in a 4-2 loss.
• Iheanacho was given a promotion to the Manchester City senior team as a result of his strong preseason performance.

2016–17 season

• Iheanacho began the Manchester derby on September 10, 2016. In a 2-1 victory for City, he contributed an assist and scored his first goal of the year.
• Four days later, Iheanacho scored the winning goal in City’s 4-0 Champions League victory at home over Borussia Mönchengladbach after coming off the bench.
• For Manchester City, this was his first-ever European goal. Iheanacho scored the second goal and provided an assist for the third in City’s match against AFC Bournemouth three days after the 4-0 victory.
• With that accomplishment, he joined a select group of players who have scored 10 Premier League goals before turning 20.
• His total in the league now stands at 10.

Leicester City

2017–2020

• On August 3, 2017, Iheanacho signed a five-year deal with Premier League team Leicester City for a rumoured £25 million sum.
• On August 11, 2017, he made his club debut in a 4-3 loss to Arsenal. On October 24, 2017, he scored his first goal for Leicester in a game in the EFL Cup against Leeds United.
• Iheanacho became the first player in English football to get a goal award thanks to video assistant refereeing (VAR) on January 16, 2018, when the referee determined that the player’s second goal had been wrongly called offside.
• Iheanacho scored twice as Manchester City defeated Fleetwood Town 2-0 in the FA Cup Third Round rematch.

2020–21 season

• Iheanacho only started two of Leicester’s first 21 Premier League games this season since he wasn’t in the team’s first-choice starting lineup.
• Iheanacho received a prolonged run of games, though, as a result of several injuries to important players.
• Then, in March and April, Iheanacho embarked on a 12-goal scoring streak in a 10-game span across all competitions.
• Iheanacho defeated Sheffield United 5-0 on March 14, 2021, to record his first hat-trick in the Premier League.
• A week later, Iheanacho scored twice as Leicester defeated Manchester United 3-1 in the FA Cup quarterfinals to go to the semifinals for the first time since the 1981–82 season.

2021–22 season

• Iheanacho and Leicester began the 2021–22 campaign by defeating Manchester City in the FA Community Shield.
• Iheanacho netted the game-winning penalty kick in the 89th minute against his former team after being introduced in the 79th minute.

International Career

• Iheanacho has competed for Nigeria at youth levels since he was 13 years old.
• The 2013 African U-17 Championship in Morocco was his first exposure to significant international competition.
• The highlight for Iheanacho was a hat trick in a victory over Botswana. His mother, who passed away two months prior to the competition, was honoured by him each goal.
• Nigeria advanced to the competition’s final, where they were beaten by the Ivory Coast on penalties.
• Iheanacho contributed significantly at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, as he took home the Golden Ball trophy for tournament player of the year.
• Iheanacho scored six goals during the campaign, including one in the championship game, and contributed seven assists to Nigeria’s victory.
• Iheanacho trained with the senior Nigerian team leading up to the 2014 African Nations Championship but was cut from the team so he could fly to England and join Manchester City.
• He played in two games while representing Nigeria at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

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