Axel Piesold (born 31 March 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.
Piesold was born in London and played youth football with Tottenham Hotspur, Dunstable Town and Luton Town before starting his professional career on loan with Cliftonville before moving to Galway United in 2025.
Piesold began his youth career in the youth academy of Tottenham Hotspur. He was released by Spurs in 2022 and went on to join local non-league side Dunstable Town. He would then at the start of 2023 join the academy of Luton Town.
At the beginning of the 2023âÂÂ24 Piesold made his first appearance on the bench for Luton in an FA Cup match vs Grimsby Town. Piesold went on to appear on the bench 9 times in the Premier League that season, however he never made a senior appearance for Luton.
On 7 August 2024 it was announced that Piesold had joined NIFL Premiership side Cliftonville. Piesold made his debut on 11 August against Portadown. Piesold scored his first goal for Cliftonville against Banbridge Rangers in the Irish Cup. Piesold helped Cliftonville win the 2024âÂÂ25 Irish League Cup and qualify for the UEFA Conference League during his season at the club.
On 2 July 2025 it was announced Piesold had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Galway United. He made his debut for the club away against Drogheda United on 4 July.
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