Max Alleyne

Max Alleyne

Personal information
Full name	Max Lewis Rowe Alleyne
Date of birth	(2005-07-21) 21 July 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Bristol, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [1]
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Manchester City
Number	68
Youth career
0000–2021	Southampton
2021–2023	Manchester City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Manchester City	0	(0)
International career‡
2022	England U17	2	(0)
2022–2023	England U18	5	(0)
2023	England U19	8	(0)
2024–	England U20	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:07, 1 January 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:32, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Max Lewis Rowe Alleyne (born 21 July 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Manchester City.

Early and personal life

Max Lewis Rowe Alleyne ^[2] was born on 21 July 2005 ^[3] in Bristol. ^[4] He is the son of former England cricketer Mark Alleyne. ^[5]

Club career

Alleyne made his debut for the Southampton under-18 team during the 2020–21 season whilst still 15 years old. ^[6] He left the Southampton academy to join Manchester City in 2021 for a £1.5 million fee. ^[7] He signed his first professional contract with City in July 2022. ^[8]

Alleyne was included in the City first-team squad on 13 December 2023, being named as on the substitutes' bench for the UEFA Champions League match against Crvena Zvezda. ^[9] On 26 December 2024 Alleyne was included in City’s matchday squad to face Everton in the Premier League being an unused substitute in the match. ^[10]

International career

Having represented England at various age groups, Alleyne is also eligible to play for Barbados. ^[11]

On 10 September 2024, Alleyne made his England U20 debut during a 2-0 win over Romania at Edgeley Park. ^[12]

Style of play

Alleyne is a centre back. ^[13]

Honours

Manchester City

• FIFA Club World Cup: 2023 ^[14]

References

1. "Max Alleyne". World Football. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
2. "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
3. "Max Alleyne: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
4. Mumford, Jack (13 December 2023). "Who is City's Max Alleyne?". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
5. Wigmore, Tim (25 May 2023). "Mark Alleyne: 'Without BLM, I would not have got another job in professional cricket'" . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
6. House, Alfie (22 November 2021). "Max Alleyne confirms move from Southampton to Manchester City". Daily Echo. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
7. Teach, Tom (30 July 2021). "Manchester City agree £1.5million transfer fee for Southampton defender". Hampshire Live. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
8. Bray, Joe (8 July 2022). "Two Man City players sign contract extensions as 13 youngsters sign first professional deals". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
9. "Man City Vs Crvena Zvezda". Soccerway. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
10. "Manchester City Vs Everton". Soccerway. 26 December 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
11. Bray, Joe (13 December 2023). "Who is Max Alleyne? Man City centre-back called up to Champions League squad". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
12. Veevers, Nicholas (10 September 2024). "Report: England ELS 2-0 Romania". England Football. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
13. Bailey, Chris (18 July 2023). "Manchester City youngsters aim to shine in pre-season as launchpad to first-team progress". The National. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
14. "Manchester City 4–0 Fluminense". BBC Sport. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

External links

• Profile at the Manchester City F.C. website