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Max Haygarth

Maxwell James Haygarth (born 21 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or midfielder.

Max Haygarth
Personal information
Full name Maxwell James Haygarth[1]
Date of birth (2002-01-21) 21 January 2002 (age 24)
Place of birth Manchester, England[2]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3]
Positions
Youth career
–2020 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Manchester United 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Brentford (loan) 1 (0)
2021–2022 Brentford 0 (0)
2023–2024 Linfield 9 (1)
2024–2025 Altrincham 7 (0)
2025 Dubai City 6 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:15, 7 April 2026 (UTC)

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

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Manchester United

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A winger or midfielder, Haygarth entered the Manchester United academy at age 9 and progressed to sign a scholarship in 2018.[4][5] Despite suffering from recurring injury problems,[6] he made appearances for the club's U18 and U23 teams and departed Carrington in January 2021.[7]

Brentford

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On 16 October 2020, Haygarth joined the B team at Championship club Brentford on loan until January 2021.[6] 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.[8] On 4 January 2021, Haygarth transferred to the club on a permanent basis and signed a 1+1⁄2-year contract, with the option of a further year.[7] He made two FA Cup appearances in January 2021, but was not involved in Brentford's successful 2021 playoff campaign,[8] which clinched promotion to the Premier League.[9]

Haygarth trained with the first-team squad during the 2021–22 pre-season and was named in each matchday squad during the period.[10][11][12][13][14][15] His only senior call-up of the 2021–22 regular season came on 20 November 2021, during an injury crisis,[16] when he remained an unused substitute during a 3–3 Premier League draw with Newcastle United.[8] 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.[13]

Linfield

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Following trials with English Football League clubs Luton Town, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City,[17] Haygarth joined NIFL Premiership club Linfield on trial in late December 2022.[18] On 7 January 2023, it was announced that he had signed a contract running until the end of the 2022–23 season.[18] Haygarth made 10 appearances and scored one goal,[19] 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.[20]

Haygarth signed a new one-year contract in June 2023.[21] Following just one County Antrim Shield appearance during the first half of the 2023–24 season,[22] his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 5 January 2024.[23]

Altrincham

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On 12 March 2024, Haygarth joined National League club Altrincham on a contract running until the 2023–24 season.[24][25] He made just one appearance before the end of the campaign,[8] which culminated in defeat in the National League play-off semi-finals.[26] 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.[25][27][28] After making 9 appearances and scoring one goal during the first half of an injury-affected 2024–25 season,[8] Haygarth was released in January 2025.[28]

Dubai City

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On 21 March 2025, Haygarth transferred to UAE Second Division League club Dubai City.[29] He made six appearances and scored one goal during the remainder of the promotion-winning 2024–25 season.[30][31]

Style of play

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Haygarth has been described as "a technical operator in the middle of the park or attack, who is capable of making a real impact on matches".[4]

Personal life

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While a player with Brentford, Haygarth lived in Windsor.[32] In 2025, he set up Coach Haygarth, offering one-on-one football coaching in Dubai.[33]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United U21 2020–21[34] ―1[c]010
Brentford 2020–21[34] Championship 102000 ―0030
2021–22[35] Premier League 000000 ――00
Total 102000 ―0040
Linfield 2022–23[19] NIFL Premiership 911000 ―00101
2023–24[22] NIFL Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[d] 0 1 0
Total 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 1
Altrincham 2023–24[8] National League 1 0 ― ― ― 0 0 1 0
2024–25[8] National League 6 0 1 0 1 0 ― 1[e] 1 9 1
Total 7 0 1 0 1 0 ― 1 1 10 1
Dubai City 2024–25[30] UAE Second Division League 6 1 ― ― ― ― 6 1
Career total 2324010 0 031313

Honours

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References

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  1. ↑ "Updated squad lists for 2019/20 Premier League". premierleague.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "Max Haygarth". 11v11.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. ↑ Max Haygarth at WorldFootball.net
  4. 1 2 "Player profile: Max Haygarth". manutd.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Man Utd Under-18 intake 2018/19 season". manutd.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  6. 1 2 "Haygarth loaned to Brentford B from Manchester United". brentfordfc.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  7. 1 2 "Max Haygarth joins Brentford B on permanent transfer". brentfordfc.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Max Haygarth at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  9. ↑ "Bees beat Swans to reach Premier League". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "AFC Wimbledon 0 Brentford 1". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Boreham Wood 0 Brentford 2". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  12. ↑ "Brentford beat Watford in pre-season friendly". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  13. 1 2 "Brentford B Squad Update". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "Brentford vs West Ham United". West Ham United. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  15. ↑ "Ajer starts as Valencia visit TW8". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  16. ↑ "On tour with Brentford B: Flying fears, two matches in 18 hours and seeing players 'inside and out'". The New York Times. 23 November 2021. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
  17. ↑ Dick, Brian (4 October 2022). "Man Utd trainee Max Haygarth features for Birmingham City's under 21 squad". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  18. 1 2 "Interview: David Healy – 'warm Windsor welcome to Max Haygarth'". Linfield FC. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  19. 1 2 "Linfield Statistics 2022/23 Season" (PDF). p. 5. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  20. ↑ "2023-01-14 – Glenavon v Linfield". NI Football League. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  21. ↑ "Interview: David Healy – further contract for Max Haygarth". The Official Website of Linfield FC. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  22. 1 2 "Linfield Statistics 2023/24 Season" (PDF). p. 6. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  23. ↑ "Players Depart". Linfield Football Club. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  24. ↑ "Max joins Alty on short-term deal". Altrincham FC. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  25. 1 2 "Robins announce retained list as squad for next season begins to take shape". Altrincham FC. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  26. ↑ Altrincham F.C. at the Football Club History Database
  27. ↑ "Aiming high – Max signs new Alty deal and sets sights on number 10 role!". Altrincham FC. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  28. 1 2 Edwards, John. "Staying put! Charlie agrees extension for rest of the season". Altrincham FC. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  29. ↑ @cityfcdubai; (21 March 2025). "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" – via Instagram.
  30. 1 2 3 "Maxwell James". UAE Football Association. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  31. 1 2 "Second Division League 2024/2025 – Results, fixtures, tables and stats". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  32. ↑ Max Haygarth | Player Interview June 2024 (interview). 29 June 2024. Event occurs at 2:44. Retrieved 1 July 2024 – via YouTube.
  33. ↑ "Coach Haygarth". Coach Haygarth. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  34. 1 2 "Games played by Max Haygarth in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Max Haygarth in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
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