Max Ferrari (soccer) explained

Max Ferrari
Fullname:Maximilian Ferrari
Birth Date:August 20, 2000
Birth Place:Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.75m
Position:Midfielder, Full-back
Currentclub:York United
Clubnumber:16
Youthclubs1:Newmarket SC
Youthclubs2:Richmond Hill SC
Youthclubs3:ANB Futbol
Youthclubs4:Aurora Youth SC
Collegeyears1:2019
College1:Humber Hawks
Collegecaps1:8
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Aurora FC
Caps1:37
Goals1:9
Years2:2020–
Clubs2:York United
Caps2:82
Goals2:2
Pcupdate:June 9, 2024

Maximilian Ferrari (born August 20, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for York United of the Canadian Premier League.[1]

Early life

Ferrari grew up in Newmarket, Ontario.[2] He is of Italian and German descent. He began playing youth soccer at age three or four with Newmarket SC. Afterwards, he played for Richmond Hill SC and ANB Futbol, before later moving to Aurora Youth SC.[3] He also played hockey in his youth, winning two titles at the International Silver Stick hockey tournament.[4]

College career

In 2019, Ferrari attended Humber College where he played for he men's soccer team, winning the OCAA title.[5] He scored his first goal on September 21, 2019, against the St. Clair Saints.[6] He was named an OCAA West Division First-Team All-Star[7] [8] and was named the Humber College Coaches Pick.[9]

Club career

From 2017 to 2019, Ferrari played with Aurora FC in League1 Ontario.[10] [11] [12] On July 29, 2018, he scored two goals to lead Aurora to a 3–2 victory over North Mississauga SC.[13] In November 2019, he was named to the CPL's U-21 Showcase Match for Team Ontario.[14]

In February 2020, Ferrari signed his first professional contract with York9 (which became York United the following season) of the Canadian Premier League.[15] [16] [17] He made his debut on August 15, 2020, against Atlético Ottawa, recording an assist.[18] [19] In October 2020, he extended his contract through the end of 2022, with a club option for the 2023 season.[20] [21] In August 2021, he further extended his contract through 2024.[22] [23] In September 2021, he was named the CPL Player of the Week.[24] After scoring three goals and adding four assists in 30 appearances during the 2021 season,[25] he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year Award,[26] [27] which was ultimately won by Alessandro Hojabrpour.[28] After the season, York United confirmed that they had received interest from various foreign clubs interested in signing Ferrari.[29] After missing a large portion of the 2022 season due to injury, he returned to full health in 2023, often playing in a full-back role, rather than his usual winger role, as a result of injuries to other players on the squad.[30] On September 17, 2023, he captained the side for the first time, in his 77th appearance for the club, which made him the club's all-time appearance leader.[31] [32] [33]

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aurora FC2017League1 Ontario600060
201816610176
2019153153
Total379000010389
York United FC2020Canadian Premier League7070
20212721021303
202213010140
20232601020290
2024900010100
Total822206100903
Career total1191120611012812

Notes and References

  1. News: Hewitt . Thomas . Max Ferrari’s Rise Will Wait for Nobody . 13th Man Sports . September 28, 2023 . September 29, 2023. en.
  2. Web site: York9 rookie Max Ferrari looking to make a big splash in the CPL. April 2, 2020. Canadian Premier League. James. Grossi.
  3. Web site: Max Ferrari on 2021 CPL Season, Development at York United FC, Jimmy Brennan's Influence & More. Giancarlo. Aulino. FiredUp Network. December 13, 2021. YouTube.
  4. Web site: 'I wanted to prove people wrong': Newmarket's Max Ferrari living dream as pro soccer player. April 22, 2022. Joseph. Quigley. Newmarket Today.
  5. Web site: Max Ferrari Humber College profile. Humber College.
  6. Web site: Offence Continues to Roll for No. 1 Men’s Soccer. September 23, 2019. Humber College.
  7. Web site: League1 Men's Players Sweep Up At OUA/ OCAA Awards With 11 Individual And 55 All-Star Awards. November 5, 2019. League1 Ontario.
  8. Web site: 2019 OCAA Men's Soccer Awards. OCAA.
  9. Web site: 2020 Humber Varsity Awards: Coaches Picks. April 7, 2020. Humber College.
  10. Web site: Max Ferrari 2017 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  11. Web site: Maximilian Ferrari 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  12. Web site: Max Ferrari 2019 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  13. Web site: Ferrari Drives Aurora To 3-2 Result Over Visiting Panthers. July 30, 2018. Analia. Sordi. League1 Ontario.
  14. Web site: Ontario, Quebec rosters revealed for CPL U-21 Showcase Match. November 8, 2019. Canadian Premier League.
  15. Web site: York9 FC Signs League1 Ontario Youngster Max Ferrari. February 27, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  16. Web site: Max Ferrari makes move from Aurora FC. February 27, 2020. York United FC.
  17. Web site: Aurora FC standout Max Ferrari makes the jump to CPL. February 28, 2020. League1 Ontario.
  18. Web site: York9 FC youngsters shine in Island Games comeback against Atlético Ottawa. August 15, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
  19. Web site: CanPL.ca’s Top 23 Under 23 in the CPL: Max Ferrari turning heads at York (Part 1). December 14, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  20. Web site: Max Ferrari Signs Multi-Year Deal With York9 FC. October 14, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  21. Web site: York9 FC signs youngster Max Ferrari to multi-year contract extension. October 14, 2020. Canadian Premier League. John. Molinaro.
  22. Web site: York United Extends Max Ferrari Contract To 2024. August 31, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  23. Web site: Max Ferrari signs contract extension until 2024. York United FC. August 31, 2021.
  24. Web site: York United winger Max Ferrari named CanPL.ca Player of the Week. September 17, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
  25. Web site: ‘Hometown kid’ Max Ferrari hoping to reach new heights with York United in 2022. April 7, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  26. Web site: Max Ferrari nominated for CPL Under-21 Player of the Year. December 7, 2021. York United FC.
  27. Web site: 'We want to win. It's gonna be an enjoyable year': Max Ferrari on a new Gaffer and an ambitious locker room. January 19, 2022. York United FC.
  28. Web site: CPL50 – 20. Max Ferrari (York United). December 17, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
  29. Web site: York United Confirms Foreign Ferrari Interest. December 8, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  30. Web site: Big Read: York United's Max Ferrari 'loving every second' of life at full-back. June 23, 2023. OneSoccer. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic.
  31. Web site: 'Fantastic attitude, fantastic person and a great player for this club': record-breaker Max Ferrari on his journey. September 21, 2023. York United FC.
  32. Web site: Max Ferrari’s Rise Will Wait for Nobody. September 28, 2023. Thomas. Hewitt. 13th Man Sports.
  33. Web site: Max Ferrari : York United est au début d’un processus « très excitant ». Max Ferrari: York United are at the start of a 'very exciting' process. Canadian Premier League. June 13, 2024. Quentin. Parisis. fr.