
Axel Tuanzebe
Democratic Republic of the Congo/D/
Player Info
Axel Tuanzebe is a Congolese-born defender currently at Burnley, possessing significant Premier League and Championship experience, known for his athleticism and versatility across the backline. At 28, the centre-back, who can also play right-back, is entering his prime after coming through the famed Manchester United academy. His career highlight was a breakout season at Aston Villa, where his loan spell was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League, showcasing his pace and composure against some of the league's best attackers. He also made several appearances for Manchester United's first team, including in the Champions League. A series of injuries have hampered his progress in recent years, but a move to Burnley represents a fresh start to rediscover his form. His main honors include an EFL Cup runner-up medal with Manchester United. Tuanzebe's key strengths are his recovery speed, strength in duels, and ability to play out from the back. When fit, he is a modern defender with the potential to be a top-level performer.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Signed
2023/09/07
Signed
2023/06/30
Terminated
2023/05/30
Loan Ended
2023/01/30
Loan
2022/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
FIFA World Cup (Inter-confederation Play-offs)
2026 Mar 31
-
-
0-0
8.1
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
2025 Oct 14
R10
-
1-0
0.0
Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
300
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
101
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
11
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
22
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0




