Axel Disasi is a French professional footballer born in 1998, known for his role as a centre-back.
He began his professional career with Paris FC, where he played from 2015 to 2016.
Disasi helped Stade de Reims achieve promotion to Ligue 1 during the 2017-2018 season.
Biography
Early Life
Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belho was born on March 11, 1998, in Gonesse, Val-d'Oise, France. Growing up, he showed a passion for football from a young age, starting his journey at local club Villiers-le-Bel JS at just eight years old. He later spent a year at USM Senlis before joining Paris FC in 2014, where he began to hone his skills as a defender.
Career
Disasi made his professional debut for Paris FC in December 2015, but it was his move to Stade de Reims in 2016 that marked a significant turning point in his career. During his time at Reims, he played a crucial role in the team's promotion to Ligue 1 after winning Ligue 2 in the 2017-2018 season, making a total of 53 appearances for the club.
In August 2020, Disasi transferred to AS Monaco for €13 million, where he continued to impress, making 129 appearances and scoring notable goals, including one against his former club Reims on his debut. His performances caught the attention of Premier League club Chelsea, and in August 2023, he signed a six-year contract for £38.5 million. Disasi made an immediate impact at Chelsea, scoring on his debut against Liverpool and earning a man of the match performance against Manchester City.
International Career
On the international stage, Disasi has represented France at various youth levels, including the under-20 team. He was called up to the French national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making his debut in a group stage match against Tunisia. He became the first French international debutant in a World Cup since 1966 and played a key role in France's journey to the final, where they faced Argentina.
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Born in France, Disasi is of Congolese and Angolan descent and was called up to the DR Congo U20s for the 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie. Disasi was a youth international for France, and on 14 November 2022, was called up to France’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, replacing the injured Presnel Kimpembe. On 30 November, the 24-year-old made his debut in a 1–0 group stage loss to Tunisia, becoming the first French international debutant during a World Cup since 1966. Disasi would go on to play in France's 3–1 win over Poland in the round of 16 on 4 December and the defeat on penalties following a 3–3 draw against Argentina in the final on 18 December.
Club
As of match played 17 September 2026
International
As of match played 21 November 2023
Early career
As a boy Disasi represented local side Villiers-le-Bel JS from the age of eight, followed by a year at USM Senlis. He then moved to Paris FC in 2014, Disasi made his professional debut for the club in a 1–0 loss to Lens on 11 December 2015. He was later transferred to Reims in 2016.
Reims
Disasi began playing for the Reims senior team during the 2016- 2017 season in Ligue 2. In the 2017-2018 season Disasi helped Reims win Ligue 2 achieving automatic promotion to Ligue 1. Disasi made 53 appearances for Reims across all competitions.
Monaco
On 7 August 2020, Disasi completed a transfer from Reims to Monaco for a fee of €13 million. He signed a five-year contract with the club. On 23 August, Disasi made his debut for Monaco against his former club Reims. He scored a goal as the match ended 2–2. Disasi made 129 appearances in all competitions for Monaco.
Chelsea
On 4 August 2023, Disasi signed for Premier League club Chelsea on a six-year contract for a fee of £38.5 million (€45 million). He scored on his debut on 13 August in the 37th minute of a 1–1 draw at home to Liverpool, which was Chelsea's first match of the 2023–24 Premier League. On 18 February 2024, he produced a man of the match performance against title holders Manchester City in a 1–1 away draw by making 16 clearances, the most by a Chelsea player in the league in eight seasons.
Loan to Aston Villa and Chelsea exile
On 4 February 2025, Disasi signed for…
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- Paris FC II (2015–2016)
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- Paris FC (2015–2016)
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- Stade de Reims II (2016–2019)
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- Stade de Reims (2016–2020)
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- AS Monaco FC (2020–2023)
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- Chelsea F.C. (2023–)
- Club
- France national under-20 association football team (2017–2018)
- Club
- France men's national association football team (2022–)
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- Aston Villa F.C. (2025–2025)
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- West Ham United F.C. (2026–2026)
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- Crystal Palace F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- France
Personal
Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belho was born on 11 March 1998 in Gonesse, Val-d'Oise.
Clubs
- France men's national association football team2022current
- Chelsea F.C.2023current
- Crystal Palace F.C.2026current
- Paris FC2015–2016
- Paris FC II2015–2016
- Stade de Reims2016–2020
- Stade de Reims II2016–2019
- France national under-20 association football team2017–2018
- AS Monaco FC2020–2023
- Aston Villa F.C.2025–2025
- West Ham United F.C.2026–2026
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoChelsea F.C. · 2024
Aaron CresswellWest Ham United F.C. · 2014
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007
Aaron TshibolaAston Villa F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaAston Villa F.C. · 2026- Aaron Wan-BissakaCrystal Palace F.C. · 2016–2019
- Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham United F.C. · 2024
Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016- Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016
- Abdellah LiegeonAS Monaco FC · 1981–1987
Abderrahmane MahjoubFrance men's national association football team · 1953–1955
Abdou DialloAS Monaco FC · 2014–2015
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Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belho is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace, on loan from Chelsea.
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