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Mukwelle Madzey Akale (born January 18, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for New Mexico United in USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mukwelle Madzey Akale | ||
| Date of birth | January 18, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New Mexico United | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Minnesota Thunder | ||
| 2014–2016 | Villarreal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Villarreal C | 60 | (8) |
| 2018–2020 | Villarreal B | 38 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Pafos | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | South Georgia Tormenta | 43 | (12) |
| 2024– | New Mexico United | 31 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2013 | United States U17 | 9 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | United States U18 | 7 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | United States U20 | 5 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:01, 18 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Akale joined the academy of Spanish side Villarreal after impressing playing for United States U18s in a youth tournament in the Canary Islands.[1] In August 2020, Akale, alongside his younger brother, moved to Cypriot First Division side Pafos.[2] On September 12, 2020, he made his professional debut for Pafos, as a half-time substitute in a 2–1 loss to Apollon Limassol.[3]
Akale joined USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta on August 25, 2022.[4]
On January 3, 2024, New Mexico United announced they signed Akale for the 2024 USL Championship season.[5]
Akale was born in the United States, and is of Cameroonian descent through his father.[6] Akale has represented the United States at under-17, under-18 and under-20 level.[2]
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