Active in World Cup

Maximilian Arfsten

Midfielder #27
Age 24 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €5M

Career

No transfer history

Maximilian Arfsten operates as a Bronze Engine for Columbus, blending relentless ground coverage with genuine creative flair. Since joining the club in late 2022, he has steadily built a dynamic profile. Though his sample size remains emerging, the early returns showcase a midfield presence hitting top form.

A high Dribbling rating tells the story of his hybrid style, as he frequently breaks lines with the ball at his feet. Across 439 minutes in five appearances, he proves worthy of the DRIBBLER badge, bypassing defenders to open up pockets of space. His role often shifts from pure graft to chance creation, confirmed by his status as a reliable SILVER TRAY provider. While on an upward trajectory in overall influence, his finishing requires polish—the WASTEFUL tag indicates he misses clear opportunities to open his goalscoring account. Still, his ability to carry the ball and deliver that final pass makes him an unpredictable threat.

Valued at €4M with a rising trajectory, his market stock is undeniably growing. If he refines his end product in front of goal while maintaining his dynamic ball-carrying ability, he projects to be a pivotal asset in the heart of the Columbus system.

Player Rating

Maximilian Arfsten
75
Rating
42
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 68
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 85
📊 Ability 65
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

above average SILVER TRAY (20% Assist Frequency)

Also shows: elite DRIBBLER (3.3 Dribbles/90) , notable WASTEFUL (0% Conversion Rate)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (85/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Tall For Position.

Maximilian Arfsten Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 87%
Weight 83%
Experience 46%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 63%
Weight 63%
Experience 44%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 85 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 8 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 52 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 36 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 69 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 85
Shooting 8
Defense 52
Workrate 36
Passing 69
Key Strength 85 Dribbling
Area to Watch 8 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Maximilian Arfsten this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jul 25, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 7.3 - - 73 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Jul 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-2 New York City FC Major League Soccer 97' 6.3 - - 68 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Jul 07, 2026 USA 1-4 Belgium World Cup ' - - - 65 Lumen Field
Jul 02, 2026 USA 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup ' - - - 40 Levi's Stadium
Jun 26, 2026 Türkiye 3-2 USA World Cup 0' 0.0 0 0 100 SoFi Stadium
Jun 19, 2026 USA 2-0 Australia World Cup ' - - - 48 Lumen Field
Jun 13, 2026 USA 4-1 Paraguay World Cup 0' 0.0 0 0 97 SoFi Stadium
May 24, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 69' 7.0 - - 26 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
May 16, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 91' 6.9 - - 32 Subaru Park
May 13, 2026 New York Red Bulls 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 95' 7.5 1 - 93 Sports Illustrated Stadium
May 10, 2026 New York City FC 3-0 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 93' 6.0 - - 34 Yankee Stadium
May 02, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-3 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 93' 6.6 - 1 77 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 25, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-0 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 81' 7.9 1 - 33 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 - 1 27 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 18, 2026 New England Revolution 2-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 97' 7.3 1 0 60 Gillette Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Maximilian Arfsten's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.5M
Peak Value €4.5M (Q4'25)
€4.5M €2.3M €0
Q1'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25