Steve Maxwell (soccer)

Stephen Alexander Maxwell (7 January 1965 – 10 March 2024) was an Australian professional soccer player who played as a striker.^[2][3][4][5] Maxwell's club career was predominantly with South Australian club Adelaide City during their time in the former National Soccer League^[6] where he would see multiple titles. Maxwell played the 1987 National Soccer League season with Sydney club Marconi Stallions before returning to Adelaide.^[7] Internationally, Maxwell was called upon for the Australia U20 squad in 1983, but didn't make an appearance.^[8] He would have to wait until 1986 at the age of twenty-three, making his debut against Czechoslovakia on 6 August 1986 for the senior national team.^[9] Maxwell would make a total of four senior international appearances over a six-year span.^[10] Maxwell died on 10 March 2024, at the age of 59.^[11][12]

Steve Maxwell

Personal information
Full name	Stephen Alexander Maxwell
Date of birth	(1965-01-07)7 January 1965
Place of birth	North Adelaide, South Australia[1]
Date of death	10 March 2024(2024-03-10) (aged 59)
Place of death	Adelaide, South Australia
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	West Torrens Birkalla
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1983–1986	Adelaide City	93	(23)
1987	Marconi Stallions	22	(5)
1988–1994	Adelaide City	181	(46)
Total		296	(74)
International career
1986–1992	Australia	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

Adelaide City

• National Soccer League Finals: 1986, 1991–92, 1993–94
• National Soccer League Cup: 1989, 1991–92