Akseli Ekqvist - Men's Soccer - West Virginia University Athletics

Headshots and marketing images for Men’s Soccer team at the Coliseum Monday, August 4, 2025. (WVU Photo/Jennifer Shephard)

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Akseli Ekqvist

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-10
Weight:
164
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Texas Connections Academy

2024 (Freshman)

Played in seven matches, totaling 107 minutes
Saw action in three shutouts
Played a season-high 45 minutes against George Washington (Aug. 30)

High School

Attended Texas Connections Academy Online School
Played for Houston Dynamo 2 under head coach Kenny Bundy
No. 196 recruit in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer
54th-ranked defender by TopDrawerSoccer
17th-ranked player from Texas by TopDrawerSoccer

Personal

Son of Antti and Flerida Ekqvist
Has one sister, Adrianna
Birthday is March 2
Plans to major in Business
Favorite players are Lionel Messi and Carlos Puyol

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Tuesday, October 21

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Wednesday, October 01

Dan Stratford | Sept. 8

Monday, September 08

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Monday, August 18

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Wednesday, October 22

Felix Ewald

Mountaineers Set to Host Old Dominion

Tuesday, October 21

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Mountaineers Drop Contest at Georgia State

Saturday, October 18

Braedon Smith

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Friday, October 17