Maxi Schenfeld Explained

Maxi Schenfeld
Fullname:Maximiliano Alberto Schenfeld Bou
Birth Date:18 October 1992
Birth Place:Ovalle, Chile
Height:170 cm
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Richmond Kickers
Clubnumber:5
Youthclubs1:Academia Kico Rojas
Youthclubs2:Coquimbo Unido
Youthclubs3:Banfield
Youthclubs4:Tigre
Youthclubs5:Platense
Collegeyears1:2013
College1:Florida Memorial Lions
Collegecaps1:14
Collegegoals1:2
Collegeyears2:2014
College2:IUPUI Jaguars
Collegecaps2:0
Collegegoals2:0
Collegeyears3:2018
College3:Florida National Conquistadors
Collegecaps3:16
Collegegoals3:1
Years1:2012
Clubs1:Ferro Carril Sud
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Barnechea
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Miami Fusion
Caps3:11
Goals3:2
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Miami United
Caps4:11
Goals4:1
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Miami FC
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:FC Tulsa
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:FC Tucson
Caps7:24
Goals7:1
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Central Valley Fuego
Caps8:25
Goals8:2
Years9:2022–2023
Clubs9:Baltimore Blast (indoor)
Caps9:14
Goals9:1
Years10:2023–2024
Clubs10:Harrisburg Heat (indoor)
Caps10:6
Goals10:1
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Richmond Kickers
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Club-Update:18 January 2024

Maximiliano Alberto Schenfeld Bou (born 18 October 1992) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a left-back for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

Career

Youth

As a child, Schenfeld was with Academia Kico Rojas in his birthplace, Ovalle. Next, he spent a year with Coquimbo Unido[1] before moving to Argentina, where he spent time Banfield, Tigre, Platense[2] and Ferro Carril Sud.[3] He also briefly returned to Chile with Barnechea.

College

Schenfeld moved to the United States in 2013 to play college soccer at Florida Memorial University. He made 14 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 2 assists for the Lions.[4] In 2014, he transferred to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, but redshirted the whole season after not been cleared to compete.[5] He played one season with Florida National University in 2018.[6]

Professional

Schenfeld spent time with NPSL sides Miami Fusion[7] [8] and Miami United.[9]

In 2019, he moved to Miami FC for their lone season in the NISA.[10]

On 18 December 2019, Schenfeld joined USL Championship side FC Tulsa ahead of the 2020 season.[2] However, he did not appear for the club in any competition.

On 22 April 2021, Schenfeld signed with USL League One side FC Tucson.[11]

Schenfeld signed with USL League One side Central Valley Fuego on 10 March 2022 ahead of their inaugural season.[12]

Schenfeld played with the Baltimore Blast during the 2022–23 Major Arena Soccer League season and with the Harrisburg Heat during the 2023–24 season.[13]

On 18 January 2024, Schenfeld returned to USL League One, signing with the Richmond Kickers.[14]

Personal

Maxi's father is the Argentine former professional footballer Alberto Aníbal Schenfeld,[15] who played for Deportes Ovalle,[1] and also coached it in 2012.[16]

Schenfeld earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida Memorial University.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rivas. R.. El sueño americano de Maxi. May 16, 2018. Diario El Ovallino. 28 June 2022. es.
  2. Web site: FC Tulsa Adds Two Defenders From Miami FC. December 18, 2019. FC Tulsa: Oklahoma's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
  3. Web site: Ficha Estadistica de MAXIMILIANO SCHENFELD -maximiliano schenfeld- (perfil, ficha, profile, stats). www.bdfa.com.ar.
  4. Web site: Maximiliano Schenfeld - 2013 - Men's Soccer. Florida Memorial University Athletics.
  5. Web site: Maximiliano Schenfeld - Men's Soccer. IUPUI Athletics.
  6. Web site: THREE SENIORS FROM 2018 MEN'S SOCCER TEAM SIGN PRO CONTRACTS. December 12, 2019.
  7. Web site: Maximiliano Schenfeld.
  8. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  9. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  10. Web site: Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association. www.nisaofficial.com.
  11. Web site: FC Tucson Sign Former Miami FC Defender Maximiliano Schenfeld. April 22, 2021. FC Tucson.
  12. Web site: Defender Maxi Schenfeld Signs with Fuego FC. 10 March 2022.
  13. Web site: MASL profile . MASLSoccer.com . . 18 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Heintschel . Nathan . USL Veteran Maxi Schenfeld Signs With The Kickers . RichmondKickers.com . . 18 January 2024.
  15. https://www.bdfa.com.ar/jugadores-ALBERTO-ANIBAL-SCHENFELD-125554.html Alberto Schenfeld
  16. diegovegarojas. 172867935919013888. Cuerpo técnico DEPORTES OVALLE 2012. 23 February 2012. 28 June 2022. es.