Axel DonczewAxel Donczew is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the EFL [League One] club Cardiff City.Club careerDonczew made his senior and professional debut with Cardiff City as a substitute in a 1–0 EFL Trophy loss to Newport [County A.F.C.|Newport County] on 7 October 2025. At 15 years and 234 days old, he was Cardiff City's youngest ever player.International careerDonczew was born in Wales and is of Polish 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.