Jonathan Clauss steps down as OGC Nice captain, Axel Witsel appointed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Jonathan Clauss has relinquished the captaincy of OGC Nice, with Axel Witsel named as his replacement. Clauss made the decision before the team's Ligue 1 match against Lille OSC, where Nice secured a 2-1 victory. Coach Olivier Pantaloni praised Clauss for his honesty in admitting he did not feel suited for the role. Witsel, an experienced player who joined the club this summer, takes over the armband following Clauss's request and discussions with the team.
- •Clauss stepped down as captain before Nice's match against Lille OSC.
- •Axel Witsel has been appointed as the new captain.
- •Nice secured a 2-1 victory against Lille OSC on September 20.
- •Coach Pantaloni noted Clauss's bravery in making the decision.
- •Witsel joined OGC Nice this summer, contributing to leadership.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Clauss gives up OGC Nice captaincy; Axel Witsel nominated in his place
"For OGC Nice’s win over Lille OSC on Sunday (2-1) their first at the Allianz Riviera in a Ligue 1 game for almost 11 months, it wasn’t Jonathan Clauss who led his team out but Axel Witsel. The Fra...
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