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
85
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 68
🎯 Clutch 46
🎨 Style 85
📊 Ability 66
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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.

Maximilian Arfsten is a above average SILVER TRAY for Columbus Crew. Evidence: 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 86%
Weight 83%
Experience 48%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 63%
Weight 63%
Experience 45%

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
May 02, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-3 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 93' 6.6 - 1 77 Lower.com 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
Apr 12, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-1 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 98' 6.2 0 0 46 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 04, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-3 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 68' 7.6 1 1 61 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 21, 2026 Toronto FC 2-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 81' 6.9 0 1 61 BMO Field
Mar 14, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-1 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 88' 6.9 0 0 62 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Mar 08, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 28 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Mar 01, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 2-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 7.7 0 0 83 -
Feb 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 87 Providence Park

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
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