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.

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. In August 2020, Akale, alongside his younger brother, moved to Cypriot First Division side Pafos. On September 12, 2020, he made his professional debut for Pafos, as a half-time substitute in a 2–1 loss to Apollon Limassol.

Akale joined USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta on August 25, 2022.

On January 3, 2024, New Mexico United announced they signed Akale for the 2024 USL Championship season.

International career
Akale was born in the United States, and is of Cameroonian descent through his father. Akale has represented the United States at under-17, under-18 and under-20 level.