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Max Sanders
English footballer (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Max Harrison Sanders (born 4 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra.
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Early life
Sanders grew up in Horsham and attended Tanbridge House School in the town.[3][4]
Club career
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Brighton & Hove Albion
Before joining Brighton & Hove Albion's academy, Sanders had been with AFC Wimbledon's academy.[5]
Sanders was first named in a matchday squad for Brighton & Hove Albion on 17 March 2018; he remained an unused substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup sixth round.[6]
Wimbledon (loan)
Sanders joined AFC Wimbledon on loan from Brighton on 2 September 2019.[7] He subsequently made his professional debut for AFC Wimbledon on 7 September 2019, replacing Scott Wagstaff in the 45th minute of a 1–2 defeat to Milton Keynes Dons.[8] Sanders' sole goal during his loan spell at Wimbledon came on 15 February 2020, in a 2–2 draw to Rotherham United in League One.[9]
2020–21
On 1 July 2020, Sanders signed a new one-year contract with Brighton which extended his stay at the club until the end of the 2020–21 season.[10] He made his debut for The Seagulls coming on as a sub in a 4–0 victory over Portsmouth in the EFL Cup on 17 September 2020.[11] 6 days later he started in The Seagulls 2–0 away win over Preston, this appearance also coming in the EFL Cup.[12] He made his third and final League Cup appearance of the season as an 81st-minute substitute for Jayson Molumby which The Seagulls lost 3–0 at home to Manchester United on 30 September falling short of the quarter-finals.[13]
Lincoln City
On 1 February 2021, Sanders signed for Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee, with a deal running until 2023.[14] Sanders was encouraged by Brighton sporting director Dan Ashworth to sign for Lincoln in order to play under Michael Appleton.[15] He made his debut on 17 February, starting in the EFL Trophy semi-final away at Sunderland, being replaced in the 58th minute in an eventual penalty shootout loss after a 1–1 draw.[16] He made his league debut for The Imps three days later, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute, one minute before Lincoln's winning goal in a 2–1 away victory over Wigan.[17]
He scored his first goal for the side on 6 November 2021, scoring the only goal of the FA Cup first round fixture at home against Bowers & Pitsea.[18] On 10 May 2023, it was announced in the clubs retained list that Sanders would leave the club at the end of his contract.[19]
Leyton Orient
On 21 June 2023, Sanders became the first summer signing for newly promoted Leyton Orient. He signed a two-year contract,[20] and made 30 appearances, scoring once, for the London club.[21]
Crewe Alexandra
On 3 July 2024, Sanders joined Crewe Alexandra on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[21] He made his debut in the side's League Two opener away at Barrow.[22]
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Career statistics
- As of match played 1 January 2025
- Appearance in EFL Trophy
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