Max Haygarth
{{short description|English footballer (born 2002)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Max Haygarth
| birth_place = Manchester, England{{Cite web |title=Max Haygarth |url=https://www.11v11.com/players/max-haygarth-266026/ |access-date=26 December 2021 |website=11v11.com}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|2002|1|21}}
| full_name = Maxwell James Haygarth{{Cite web |title=Updated squad lists for 2019/20 Premier League |url=http://www.premierleague.com/news/1603207 |access-date=23 July 2020 |website=premierleague.com}}
| currentclub = Dubai City
| clubnumber = 9
| height = 1.75m{{WorldFootball.net|id=max-haygarth}}
| position = Winger, midfielder
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2020
| youthclubs1 = Manchester United
| clubs1 = Manchester United
| years1 = 2020–2021
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| clubs2 = → Brentford (loan)
| years2 = 2020–2021
| caps2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| clubs3 = Brentford
| years3 = 2021–2022
| caps3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2023–2024
| clubs4 = Linfield
| caps4 = 9
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2024–2025
| clubs5 = Altrincham
| caps5 = 7
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2025–
| clubs6 = Dubai City
| caps6 = 6
| goals6 = 1
| club-update = 13:31, 9 June 2025 (UTC)
}}
Maxwell James Haygarth (born 21 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or midfielder for UAE Second Division League club Dubai City.
Haygarth is a product of the Manchester United academy and began his senior career with Brentford in 2021. After failing to break into the first team squad and then a period as a free agent, he transferred to Linfield in 2023, for whom he appeared sparingly before his release in early 2024. Three months later, he entered non-League football with Altrincham. Haygarth transferred to UAE club Dubai City in 2025.
Career
= Manchester United =
A winger or midfielder, Haygarth entered the Manchester United academy at age 9 and progressed to sign a scholarship in 2018.{{Cite web |title=Player profile: Max Haygarth |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/max-haygarth |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031183158/https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/max-haygarth |archive-date=31 October 2020 |access-date=29 October 2020 |website=manutd.com}}{{Cite web |title=Man Utd Under-18 intake 2018/19 season |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-under-18-intake-for-2018-19-season |access-date=23 July 2020 |website=manutd.com}} Despite suffering from recurring injury problems, he made appearances for the club's U18 and U23 teams and departed Carrington in January 2021.
= Brentford =
On 16 October 2020, Haygarth joined the B team at Championship club Brentford on loan until January 2021.{{Cite web |title=Haygarth loaned to Brentford B from Manchester United |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2020/october/max-haygarth-signs/ |access-date=29 October 2020 |website=brentfordfc.com}} He won his maiden call into the first team squad for a league match against Nottingham Forest on 12 December 2020 and made his debut as a substitute for Emiliano Marcondes late in the 3–1 win.{{Soccerway|id=561231|accessdate=12 December 2020}} On 4 January 2021, Haygarth transferred to the club on a permanent basis and signed a {{frac|1|1|2}}-year contract, with the option of a further year.{{Cite web |title=Max Haygarth joins Brentford B on permanent transfer |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/january/max-haygarth-joins-brentford-b-on-permanent-transfer/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124094430/https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/january/max-haygarth-joins-brentford-b-on-permanent-transfer/ |archive-date=24 January 2021 |access-date=4 January 2021 |website=brentfordfc.com}} He made two FA Cup appearances in January 2021, but was not involved in Brentford's successful 2021 playoff campaign, which clinched promotion to the Premier League.{{Cite news |title=Bees beat Swans to reach Premier League |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57215919 |access-date=30 May 2021 |work=BBC Sport}}
Haygarth trained with the first-team squad during the 2021–22 pre-season and was named in each matchday squad during the period.{{Cite web |title=AFC Wimbledon 0 Brentford 1 |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/july/match-report-for-afc-wimbledon-vs-brentford-on-17-jul-21/ |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=brentfordfc.com}}{{Cite web |title=Boreham Wood 0 Brentford 2 |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/july/match-report-for-boreham-wood-vs-brentford-on-20-jul-21/ |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=brentfordfc.com}}{{Cite web |title=Brentford beat Watford in pre-season friendly |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/july/brentford-beat-watford-in-pre-season-friendly/ |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=brentfordfc.com}}{{Cite web |title=Brentford B Squad Update |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2022/may/brentford-b-squad-update/ |access-date=25 May 2022 |website=brentfordfc.com}}{{Cite web |title=Brentford vs West Ham United |url=https://www.whufc.com/fixtures/first-team/fixtures-and-results/season-20212022/brentford-vs-west-ham-united |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=West Ham United}}{{Cite web |title=Ajer starts as Valencia visit TW8 |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2021/august/valencia-team-news/ |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=brentfordfc.com}} His only senior call-up of the 2021–22 regular season came on 20 November 2021, when he remained an unused substitute during a 3–3 Premier League draw with Newcastle United. Following 28 appearances for the B team in just under two seasons with Brentford, Haygarth was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2021–22 season.
= Linfield =
Following trials with English Football League clubs Luton Town, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City,{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=4 October 2022 |title=Man Utd trainee Max Haygarth features for Birmingham City's under 21 squad |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-manchester-united-haygarth-25174731 |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=BirminghamLive}} Haygarth joined NIFL Premiership club Linfield on trial in late December 2022.{{Cite web |title=Interview: David Healy – 'warm Windsor welcome to Max Haygarth' |url=https://www.linfieldfc.com/interview.aspx?id=3404 |access-date=7 January 2023 |publisher=Linfield FC}} On 7 January 2023, it was announced that he had signed a contract running until the end of the 2022–23 season. Haygarth made 10 appearances and scored one goal,{{Cite web |title=Linfield Statistics 2022/23 Season |url=https://backup.linfieldfc.com/lfcstats/mainstats2223.pdf |access-date=5 May 2023 |page=5}} which came two minutes after coming on as an 80th-minute substitute on his debut, with the final goal in a 6–1 victory over Glenavon.{{Cite web |title=2023-01-14 – Glenavon v Linfield |url=https://www.nifootballleague.com/premiership/2022-2023/fixtures/2023-01-14-glenavon-v-linfield/ |access-date=4 May 2023 |website=NI Football League |language=en}}
Haygarth signed a new one-year contract in June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Interview: David Healy – further contract for Max Haygarth |url=https://www.linfieldfc.com/interview.aspx?id=3469 |access-date=22 June 2023 |website=The Official Website of Linfield FC |language=en}} Following just one County Antrim Shield appearance during the first half of the 2023–24 season, his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 5 January 2024.{{Cite web |date=5 January 2024 |title=Players Depart |url=https://linfieldfc.com/players-depart |access-date=5 January 2024 |website=Linfield Football Club |language=en-US}}
= Altrincham =
On 12 March 2024, Haygarth joined National League club Altrincham on a contract running until the 2023–24 season.{{Cite web |title=Max joins Alty on short-term deal |url=https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/max-joins-alty-on-short-term-deal |access-date=13 March 2024 |website=Altrincham FC |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Robins announce retained list as squad for next season begins to take shape |url=https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/robins-announce-retained-list-as-squad-for-next-season-begins-to-take-shape |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=Altrincham FC |language=en}} He made just one appearance before the end of the campaign, which culminated in defeat in the National League play-off semi-finals.{{Fchd|id=ALTRINCH|name=Altrincham F.C.}} Haygarth was invited to return to the club for the 2024–25 pre-season and he signed a new half-season contract in June 2024.{{Cite web |title=Aiming high – Max signs new Alty deal and sets sights on number 10 role! |url=https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/aiming-high-max-signs-new-deal-at-alty-and-sets-sights-on-number-10-role |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=Altrincham FC |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=John |title=Staying put! Charlie agrees extension for rest of the season |url=https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/staying-put-charlie-agrees-extension-for-rest-of-the-season |access-date=9 January 2025 |website=Altrincham FC |language=en}} After making 9 appearances and scoring one goal during the first half of an injury-affected 2024–25 season, Haygarth was released in January 2025.
= Dubai City =
On 21 March 2025, Haygarth transferred to UAE Second Division League club Dubai City.{{Cite Instagram |postid=DHdDq2kph1x |user=cityfcdubai |title=Completing our roster! Our final signing of the season, English Midfielder Max Haygarth 🇬🇧 A former talent from Man United and Brentford FC, he's ready to shine in our colors. His background at such renowned clubs speaks to his talent and determination, making him a player to watch as he embarks on this new chapter in his career. Welcome aboard, Max! 🤝🏻 #wearecity #newsigning #team #league #pro #uaefa |date=21 March 2025}} He made six appearances and scored one goal during the remainder of the promotion-winning 2024–25 season.{{Cite web |title=Second Division League 2024/2025 – Results, fixtures, tables and stats |url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/competition/soccer/second-division-league-2024-2025/regular-season/107760/ |access-date=9 June 2025 |website=Global Sports Archive}}
Style of play
Personal life
Career statistics
{{Updated|match played 16 May 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup, Irish Cup}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup, Northern Ireland League Cup, National League Cup}} ! colspan="2" |Continental ! colspan="2" |Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United U21
|2020–21{{Soccerbase season|id=133619|season=2020|access-date=25 January 2021}} | colspan="9" |― | 1Appearance in EFL Trophy | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| rowspan="3"|Brentford
|1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0
| colspan="2" |― | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021–22{{Soccerbase season|id=133619|season=2021|access-date=21 November 2021}}
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
| colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― | 0 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0
! colspan="2" |― | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| rowspan="3" |Linfield
|9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0
| colspan="2" |― | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023–24{{Cite web |title=Linfield Statistics 2023/24 Season |url=https://backup.linfieldfc.com/lfcstats/mainstats2324.pdf |access-date=25 September 2023 |page=6}}
|NIFL Premiership |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |1Appearance in County Antrim Shield |0 |1 |0 | |||||||||
| colspan="2" |Total
!9 !1 !1 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !1 !0 !11 !1 | |||||||||
| rowspan="3" |Altrincham
|1 |0 | colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― |0 |0 |1 |0 | |||||||||
| 2024–25
|National League |6 |0 |1 |0 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |― |1Appearance in Cheshire Senior Cup |1 |9 |1 | |||||||||
| colspan="2" |Total
!7 !0 !1 !0 !1 !0 ! colspan="2" |― !1 !1 !10 !1 | |||||||||
| Dubai City
|2024–25{{Cite web |title=Maxwell James |url=https://www.uaefa.ae/en/profile/109986 |access-date=24 March 2025 |website=UAE Football Association}} |6 |1 | colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― | colspan="2" |― |6 |1 | |||||||||
| colspan="3" |Career total
!23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0
!0 !0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 3 |
Honours
Dubai City
References
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External links
- {{soccerbase|133619}}
- {{UEFA player|id=250124270}}
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Category:English men's footballers
Category:Brentford F.C. players
Category:Men's association football wingers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:English Football League players
Category:Footballers from Manchester
Category:Linfield F.C. players
Category:NIFL Premiership players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:21st-century English sportsmen
Category:Dubai City F.C. players
Category:English expatriate footballers
Category:English expatriates in the United Arab Emirates