Max Arfsten
United States
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Max Arfsten 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Max Arfsten has appeared in 3 Championship matches this season, totalling 154 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 3 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.86 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7.27 |
| Total | 5 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 7.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.20 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.17 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.20 | 83 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.17 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Max Arfsten has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 77 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Max Arfsten has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 77 minutes. Max Arfsten has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 97 | 56.70 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 85 | 49.70 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.17 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 19.87 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 4.09 | 29 |
Max Arfsten has completed 85 of 97 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 3.51 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 4.09 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 20 | 11.69 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 2.92 | 73 |
| Touches | 148 | 86.50 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 14.61 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.17 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Max Arfsten completes 6 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 5.26 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 2.92 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 7 | 4.09 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 5 | 2.92 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Max Arfsten makes 9 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 17 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.58 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 0.58 | 9 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Max Arfsten has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
Max Arfsten previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 17 | 1,467 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 32 | 7.19 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,839 | 5 | 6 | 54 | 74 | 7.30 |
| Friendly International | 10 | 586 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6.70 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 5 | 435 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,118 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 41 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 13 | 289 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5.99 |
About Max Arfsten
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Max Arfsten has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 154 minutes. Max Arfsten has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Max Arfsten has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (86% success rate). Max Arfsten has contributed 2 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Max Arfsten has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 85 from 97 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Max Arfsten has won 20 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Max Arfsten has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Max Arfsten
Max Arfsten is a 25-year-old forward playing for Middlesbrough in the Championship, representing United States. Max Arfsten is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 19 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Max Arfsten's most recent match was away at West Bromwich Albion on July 24th. Middlesbrough won 3-1. Max Arfsten played 50 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- May 14th1-1 drawatBurnley(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 24th3-1 winvsWest Bromwich Albion(50 mins, rating 6.57)
- May 29th1-3 winatDoncaster Rovers(57 mins, rating 7.32)
- September 6th2-1 lossatBlackburn Rovers(77 mins, rating 7.05)
- July 7th2-1 winvsLincoln City(27 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Max Arfsten and Middlesbrough are next in action on January 4th against Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough match preview.
Teammates at Middlesbrough
Max Arfsten currently plays alongside Callum Brittain, Connor Barron, George Edmundson, Ashley Phillips, Sebastian Berhalter, Rokas Pukstas, Sol Brynn, Alfie Jones, Radek Vitek, Micah Hamilton, Alex Bangura, Myles Peart-Harris, Kyle Joseph, Will Lankshear, Law McCabe, Luke Ayling, Jeremy Sarmiento, Adilson Malanda, Tommy Conway, Neto Borges, Aidan Morris, Jon McLaughlin, Max Arfsten, David Strelec, Leo Castledine, Riley McGree, Amario Cozier-Duberry and Sam Byram at Middlesbrough.