Max Anthony Thompson (born 1 August 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Hartlepool United.
Career Thompson joined the Newcastle United academy at the age of 11. In August 2023, he signed on loan for Northampton Town. After 20 appearances, his loan deal ended in January 2024. In February 2024, Thompson signed a new contract with Newcastle United, running until the summer of 2025. On 29 August 2024, Thompson joined League Two club Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal.
In January 2026 he moved on loan to Ayr United. On 2 June 2026, Newcastle announced it would be releasing Thompson once his contract ended.
Thompson signed a short-term contract with Hartlepool United in September 2026.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewcastle United2023–24Premier League00000000002024–25Premier League00000000002025–26Premier League0000000000Career total0000000000Northampton Town (loan)2023–24League One150101030200Chesterfield (loan)2024–25League Two180200010210Ayr United (loan)2025–26Scottish Championship80000020100Hartlepool United2026–27National League2000000020Career total430301060530
Personal life Thompson attended Ponteland High School growing up.
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