Axel Donczew (born 15 February 2010) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the EFL League One club Cardiff City.

Club career

Donczew made his senior and professional debut with Cardiff City as a substitute in a 1–0 EFL Trophy loss to Newport County on 7 October 2025. At 15 years and 234 days old, he is Cardiff City's youngest ever player.

International career

Donczew was born in Wales and is of Polish and Bulgarian descent. In July 2024, he was called up to the Wales U15s for a set of friendlies. In October 2025, he was called up to the Wales U17s for a set of friendlies against the Italy U17s.

External links

  • at Soccerway