Max Clayton
![]() Clayton in 2012 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Max Clayton[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1994-08-09) 9 August 1994 (age 30)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Crewe, England | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2011 | Crewe Alexandra | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2014 | Crewe Alexandra | 74 | (9) |
2014–2017 | Bolton Wanderers | 27 | (2) |
2017–2019 | Blackpool | 2 | (0) |
2020 | Altrincham | 1 | (0) |
Total | 104 | (11) | |
International career‡ | |||
2010 | England U16 | 5 | (2) |
2010–2011 | England U17 | 21 | (4) |
2011–2012 | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
2012–2013 | England U19 | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:20, 26 October 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:43, 27 May 2013 (UTC) |
Max Clayton (born 9 August 1994) is a retired English footballer, who last played as a striker for Altrincham. He has also represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.
Club career
Crewe Alexandra
Born in Crewe, Cheshire, Clayton started his football career at Crewe Alexandra Academy. In 2009, the club's technical director Dario Gradi revealed a Premier League club had attempted to poach one of their 15-year-old players, with Clayton named by the media. Liverpool had offered the Cheshire club a sum of around £1 million for the player's services.[3] In March 2010, Clayton signed a long-term contract with Crewe.[4]
Clayton made his debut for Crewe Alexandra in a 2–1 league win against Morecambe at the Alexandra Stadium on 22 April 2011, coming on as a second-half substitute for Shaun Miller.[5] He made his second appearance of the season in a 2–0 away loss to Wycombe Wanderers, again coming on as a late substitute for Miller.[6] Having made his debut for the club, Clayton signed his first professional contract with the club, which keep him until 2014.[7]
He made his first appearance of the 2011–12 season on 6 August 2011, again replacing Miller as Crewe lost 3–0 away to Swindon.[8] He began to get a regular run of games for Crewe, and scored his first goal in a 1–0 home win against Macclesfield Town in the JPT Trophy on 5 October 2011.[9] His first league goal came in a 2–1 win on 19 November 2011 as he scored a 94th-minute winner against Morecambe, after England under-17 teammate Nick Powell had equalised for Crewe. He scored his second goal in a 2–0 home win against Accrington on 21 February 2012.[10] On 10 March, he scored another 94th-minute winner as Crewe beat Gillingham 4–3.[11]
On 16 May 2012, Clayton scored a vital goal in a 2–2 draw at Southend United to send Crewe to Wembley for the League 2 play-off final on a 3–2 aggregate score.[12] Then in the 2012–13 season, Clayton scored twice in the first round of Football League Cup, in a 5–0 victory over Hartlepool United[13] and then scored the only goal in the game, in a 1–0 win over Coventry City a few weeks later.[14] His good display in August earned Football League young player of the month for August.[15] Then on 7 April 2013, he scored in the 2013 Football League Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium, as Crewe beat Southend United 2–0.[16][17]
After a prolonged absence due to a broken ankle sustained in November 2013,[18] Clayton started negotiation for a new contract to stay at Crewe, believed to be a three-year contract.[19][20] However, Clayton refused to sign a new contract at Crewe and left the club.[21]
Clayton had trials at other clubs,[22] including Wolverhampton Wanderers[23] and Sunderland (he played in Sunderland's 5–1 pre-season victory over Darlington 1883 on 19 July 2014).[24][25] Though Clayton left Crewe, press reports revealed the club would receive a six-figure compensation fee if he was sold to a foreign club.[26]
Bolton Wanderers
In early September 2014, it was reported that he was expected to join Bolton Wanderers.[27] On 18 September 2014, he officially moved for a fee of £300,000 which had been set at a tribunal due to him being under the age of 24.[28][29]
He made his debut for the club on 4 October in a 2–1 home defeat to Bournemouth.[30] After making four substitute appearances, he scored on his first start for the club in a 3–1 win at home to local rivals Wigan Athletic.[31] After coming off injured in a 0–0 draw at home against Ipswich[32] in December 2014, Clayton was ruled out for the rest of the season.[33]
Blackpool
On 22 June 2017 it was confirmed that Clayton would join Blackpool on 1 July when his contract at Bolton expired.[34] In May 2019, Clayton was released by Blackpool having only played seven games in his debut season and none in the 2018–2019 season due to continued hamstring problems.[35]
Altrincham
On 20 August 2020, Clayton signed for National League side Altrincham.[36] He was released two months later by mutual consent after making just one league appearance for the club.[37]
International career
He has also represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels, playing in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico. On 25 June 2011, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory over Uruguay in Torreón. He scored his first goal for the under-19 team on 24 May 2013 against Georgia.[38]
Personal life
His father Paul Clayton was a striker for Crewe Alexandra and his older brother Harry is currently a professional with Nantwich Town.[39] Clayton grew up idolising Michael Owen.[40]
Clayton says he is friends with Nick Powell, having played football together when they both five or six.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 October 2020
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Crewe Alexandra | 2010–11[41] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2011–12[42] | League Two | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[a] | 2 | 30 | 5 | |
2012–13[43] | League One | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4[b] | 3 | 42 | 9 | |
2013–14[44] | League One | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
Total | 74 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 92 | 16 | ||
Bolton Wanderers | 2014–15[45] | Championship | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
2015–16[46] | Championship | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
2016–17[47] | League One | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
Total | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 2 | ||
Blackpool | 2017–18[48] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 7 | 1 |
2018–19[49] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
Altrincham | 2020–21[50] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Career total | 104 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 129 | 19 |
- ^ Three appearances and one goal in Football League Trophy, three appearances and one goal in League Two play-offs
- ^ a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
Crewe Alexandra
Bolton Wanderers
- EFL League One runner-up: 2016–17
References
- ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ a b Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2010). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2010–2011 (41st ed.). London: Headline. ISBN 978-0-7553-6107-6.
- ^ Pearce, James (8 September 2009). "Crewe's Dario Gradi fumes at alleged Liverpool FC 'poaching'". Liverpool Echo. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ "Crewe Alex: Liverpool target Max Clayton agrees deal at Crewe". Crewe Chronicle. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Crewe 2–0 Morecambe". BBC News. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ "Wycombe 2–0 Crewe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra hand contracts to five young players". BBC Sport. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Swindon 3–0 Crewe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe 1–0 Macclesfield". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe 2–0 Accrington". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Gillingham 3–4 Crewe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "TEAMtalk — Football — Match — Report — Sky Bet League 2 – Southend United v Crewe Alexandra – 16th May 2012". 16 May 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 5 – 0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 1 – 0 Coventry City". BBC Sport. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Max Clayton: Crewe Alexandra's next young star". BBC Sport. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Crewe 2–0 Southend". BBC Sport. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ^ "Max: "An Unbelievable Feeling"". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 7 April 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Crewe Alexandra: Max Clayton suffers broken ankle". BBC Sport. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Max Clayton: Crewe striker still weighing up offer of three-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Alex to begin Clayton talks". Sky Sports. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Clayton set to leave Crewe". Sky Sports. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Clayton on Trial Elsewhere". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 7 July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Transfer news: Wolves boss Kenny Jackett confirms talks with striker Max Clayton". Sky Sports. 3 August 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "SAFC — Darlington 1883 1 Sunderland 5". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Transfer news: Sunderland mulling over former Crewe striker Max Clayton". Sky Sports. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Max Clayton: Crewe to get 'decent' money if striker goes abroad". BBC Sport. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Max Clayton: Bolton move good for Crewe striker — Steve Davis". BBC Sport. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers sign Max Clayton". Bolton Wanderers. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ "Max Clayton: Bolton Wanderers sign Crewe Alexandra striker". BBC Sport. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers 1–2 AFC Bournemouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers 3–1 Wigan Athletic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ Report, Match. "Match Report". Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "Max Clayton injury update". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 18 December 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Max Clayton agrees deal with Blackpool". Bolton Wanderers Official Site. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ Morse, Peter (23 May 2019). "Former Crewe Alex man Max Clayton is a free agent and looking to get his career back on track". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Ex-England under-19 ace signs for Robins!". Altrincham FC Official Site. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Max moves on". Altrincham Football Club. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "England v Georgia". The Football Association Website. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Max Clayton upholds family tradition". crewechronicle. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe striker Max Clayton proud at comparison with Michael Owen". BBC Sport. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Max Clayton in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Starting Lineups - Crewe vs Southend". Sky Sports. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
External links
- Max Clayton at Soccerbase
- Max Clayton at The Football Association