Max Cleworth ( ; born 9 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Wrexham.
Career
Cleworth started his career with Wrexham. He signed his first professional contract at Wrexham in 2020. In 2021, he signed for Welsh team Caernarfon Town on a six-month loan. In December 2022 he signed a new deal for Wrexham until 2025. In July 2024 he agreed to a contract extension through the conclusion of the 2026–27 season.
Cleworth's first league goal was a late winner in a 2–1 win against Colchester United on 6 April 2024.
On 10 August 2024, Cleworth scored the first League One goal for Wrexham in 19 years as Wrexham won in their first game after promotion. It was also his 100th career appearance for the club across all competitions. On 27 April 2025, Cleworth was included in the League One Team of the Year for the 2024–25 season alongside club teammate Ryan Barnett.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWrexham2019–20National League0000—40402020–21National League0000—10102021–22National League28010—713612022–23National League21040—202702023–24League Two2412010403112024–25League One4171000514782025–26Championship4132020—4532026–27Championship0000——00Total155111003023219113Caernarfon Town (loan)2020–21 Cymru Premier162———162Career total171131003023220715
Honours Wrexham National League: 2022–23 EFL League Two second-place promotion: 2023–24 EFL League One second-place promotion: 2024–25
Individual Wrexham Young Player of the Season: 2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25 Wrexham Players' Player of the Season: 2024–25 EFL League One Team of the Season: 2024–25
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