Mukwelle Akale

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.

Mukwelle Akale

Personal information
Full name	Mukwelle Madzey Akale
Date of birth	(1997-01-18) January 18, 1997 (age 28)
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
0000–2014	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	48	(5)
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 as of 13 August 2025

Club career

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]

International career

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]