Mukwelle Akale at Villarreal

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  1. HS Teacher

    HS Teacher Member

    Jan 3, 2018
    Spain
  2. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    Shot was probably savable, but nice run and touch to get separation.

     
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  3. kba4life1

    kba4life1 Member+

    Jul 14, 2010
    Irvine, CA
    18 to chill, 21 to thrill, Ibiza.
     
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  4. soccerndo

    soccerndo Member

    Jan 16, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
  5. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    THIS IS THE YEAR!!!!
     
  6. Dirt McGirt

    Dirt McGirt Member+

    Jun 20, 2005
    Phoenix, AZ
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How old is he now? I feel like this thread has been around since the Obama presidency.
     
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  7. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    He is less than 5 months older than that beast Jonathan Lewis.
     
  8. Dirt McGirt

    Dirt McGirt Member+

    Jun 20, 2005
    Phoenix, AZ
    Club:
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    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jonathan Lewis, weird flex but ok. Guy is playing first team football and getting full caps.
     
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  9. bsky22

    bsky22 Member+

    Dec 8, 2003
    just a peer with less than 1500 mins in MLS.
     
  10. butters59

    butters59 Member+

    Feb 22, 2013
    As far as I recall he was on the same youth team as Yueill. Akale's dad was the head coach and Yueill's the assistant. They were two best players, but he gap was huge. Akale was the star of YNTs and Yueill was close to the rosters, but never became a starter. Then they took two different paths.
     
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  11. soccerndo

    soccerndo Member

    Jan 16, 2012
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    AC Milan
    Just saw this tweet from his dad and thought it was quite a quality skill. At least he still grinding and plays like this...
     
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  12. butters59

    butters59 Member+

    Feb 22, 2013
    I don't mean that he stalled or something. He just took high reward/very high risk path. And though I appreciate his persistence, he should evaluate his opportunities, and maybe take a step back before moving forward again.
     
  13. soccerndo

    soccerndo Member

    Jan 16, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Maybe he has. We, on this forum can only speculate. Hope he makes it this season. That skill was top draw!!!
     
  14. Midas Mulligan

    Midas Mulligan Member+

    Jul 24, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Someone tag me when this cat plays a meaningful game. Until then, I’ll be seeing y’all in the pro and prospective pro player threads.
     
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  15. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
    Club:
    Stoke City FC
    Starts for the B team in a preseason match

     
  16. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
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    Stoke City FC
    Started and played 68 in a 2 - 1 win over Levante to start the season. Will this guy ever leave Academy?
     
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  17. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Are they in Segunda Division B aka the 3rd tier?
     
  18. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
    Club:
    Stoke City FC
    Yes
     
  19. mattjo

    mattjo Member+

    Feb 3, 2001
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, and to clarify as well on that point. In Spain, the third division includes 80 teams divided by region. So in some ways the Spanish Third division is actually the Spanish 3rd-6th divisions. (the division below that in Spain has 360 teams)
     
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  20. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Scored yesterday:

    1168547814202384384 is not a valid tweet id
     
  21. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Akale discusses life on Villareal B. He awards himself three superlatives:

    Who’s the most skilful?

    Most skilful? On the team I’d have to say it’s between me and Pacheco

    Who’s the best cook?

    Ah that’s obvious, that’s me. See, if you follow me on Instagram, you can see that I post all my dinners and lunches and they’re quality.

    ...

    Who’s got the best dance moves?

    Me. I don’t think anybody else dances. Everyone else moves their hips but I’m the only one who does any dance moves.
    https://medium.com/off-the-pitch-by...akales-lowdown-on-his-team-mates-c6925a36344e
     
  22. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
    NJ/Roma/Napoli
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for sharing. He should have awarded himself a club-move 3 years ago
     
  23. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
    Club:
    Stoke City FC
    Having been to many "dance" clubs in Spain. I don't doubt the last one in the least.
     
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  24. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    Well, since football doesn’t seem to have much career opportunities, he can look to get into culinary school.
     
  25. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
    Club:
    Stoke City FC
    Pretty sure he's making more than you or me.
     

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