Max Shipway
Current Club
Marbella La Academia
Centre Midfield
Max is a creative and intelligent No. 6 who brings composure and quality to the midfield. He possesses excellent passing range and consistently makes sharp, effective decisions under pressure, helping his team control tempo and transition smoothly between defence and attack. A relentless worker with a positive, team-first mentality, Max sets the standard with his work rate and commitment. He is aggressive in duels while remaining defensively disciplined, providing balance, structure, and reliability in front of the back line. Max combines technical ability with tactical awareness, making him a dependable and influential presence in midfield.
Athlete Information
Current Club(s): La Academia, Marbella, Spain
Previous Club(s): Junior Premier League Rep Team, Mid Somerset RTC
Athletic achievements: Player of the Season (2024/25) Captain, Clifton High School - ESFA Cup Finalist (2024), Most Improved Player (2023/24), Arnhem Cup Winner (2024), JPL Regional Champion (2024), Volharding Cup Winner (2023)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Sports Business Management
GPA: 3.33
English Literature – 6
English Language – 6
Mathematics – 7
Chemistry - 6
Physics - 5
Geography - 6
Physical Education - 7
Food Preparation & Nutrition - 6
Spanish - 7
Placement Year
Fall 2027
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
March 07, 2009
Place of Birth
Spain
Height
5 foot 7 inches
Weight
141 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Max was an exemplary pupil within the Clifton High School community for a period of 11 years, from age 5 through to 16. Within this time, Max showed exceptional commitment to the School across academic studies and extra-curricular activities, particularly through sport. Max is a polite and well-mannered individual with an inner competitive drive to succeed across all that he does. In addition to this, Max demonstrated a combination of talent, leadership and communication skills in his position of captain of his age group Football team throughout his time at the School, which culminated in the team reaching an English Schools National Cup Final in 2024. I am confident that Max has the qualities to thrive in your educational establishment.”
“Max is an outstanding footballer with superb technical ability and intelligence on the pitch. He’s a fantastic teammate — supportive, hardworking, and a natural leader who lifts everyone around him. His attitude, character, and maturity make him an incredible young man as well as a top player. Max will be an outstanding addition to any College roster.”
