Max Arfsten

Max Arfsten contract and transfer fees

Max Arfsten's contract with Middlesbrough runs until 31 December 2027 (13 months left). The final six months open on 1 July 2027, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Max Arfsten has moved for €7m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €7m, Columbus Crew to Middlesbrough, Aug 2026.

Middlesbrough paid €7m for Max Arfsten in August 2026. His value is now €10m, €4m above the fee. That is €406k per appearance across his 16 for them so far.

Max Arfsten transfer history and what each club made

• San Jose Earthquakes II · sold to Columbus Crew for an undisclosed fee (Dec 2022)
• Columbus Crew · signed from San Jose Earthquakes II for an undisclosed fee (Dec 2022) · sold to Middlesbrough for €7m (Aug 2026)
• Middlesbrough · signed from Columbus Crew for €7m (Aug 2026) · current club

Max Arfsten injury record and availability

In the 2026/27 league season Max Arfsten has played 511 of a possible 1,350 minutes (38%): 3 starts and 14 appearances in 15 games, average rating 6.94.

Middlesbrough injury list

Max Arfsten international career: United States caps

Max Arfsten has 21 senior caps for United States and 1 international goal.

Last 12 months: 7 caps, 1 start, 238 minutes in 11 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 7 Jul 2026.