Max Watson

Max Watson
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 30)
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Örebro SK
Youth career
Bankeryds SK
2010–2013 Jönköpings Södra IF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2019 Jönköpings Södra IF 25 (0)
2016–2017 → Norrby IF (loan) 49 (1)
2019 → Mjällby AIF (loan) 29 (0)
2020–2021 Mjällby AIF 50 (2)
2022–2024 Maribor 52 (3)
2024–2026 IFK Norrköping 58 (2)
2026 Ruch Chorzów 5 (0)
2026– Örebro SK 0 (0)
International career
2013 Sweden U19 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:50, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

Max Watson (born 3 February 1996) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Superettan club Örebro SK.

Club career

On 11 January 2022, Watson signed a contract with Slovenian PrvaLiga side Maribor until 2024, on a free transfer.

On 14 February 2026, Watson terminated his deal with IFK Norrköping and joined Polish second tier side Ruch Chorzów on a deal until June 2026. He made five appearances for Ruch. Watson left the club at the end of the 2025–26 season after deciding not to extend his contract.

On 26 August 2026, Watson returned to Sweden to join Superettan club Örebro SK.

International career

In 2013, Watson made three appearances for the Swedish under-19 team.

Personal life

Watson played handball in his youth, but later opted for football. He is of English descent, as his father moved from England to Sweden at the age of 18.

Honours

Maribor

References

  1. 1 2 Max Watson at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "Maribor predstavil prvega novinca". Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ↑ Piegza, Michał (14 February 2026). "Transfer Ruchu Chorzów. Pierwszy taki piłkarz w historii". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "OFICJALNIE: Ruch Chorzów traci piłkarza. Odrzucił przedłużenie umowy". kanalsportowy.pl (in Polish). 19 June 2026. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Max Watson w Örebro SK". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 26 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Max Watson – Spelarstatistik – Svensk fotboll" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Max Watson v vijoličastem do 2024" (in Slovenian). NK Maribor. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Max Watson". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 15 February 2026.