Max Cleworth (/ˈkluːwərθ/ KLOO-wərth; born 9 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Wrexham.

Career

Cleworth started his career with Wrexham. He signed his first professional contract at Wrexham in 2020. In 2021, he signed for Welsh team Caernarfon Town on a six-month loan. In December 2022 he signed a new deal for Wrexham until 2025. In July 2024 he agreed to a contract extension through the conclusion of the 2026–27 season.

Cleworth's first league goal was a late winner in a 2–1 win against Colchester United on 6 April 2024.

On 10 August 2024, Cleworth scored the first League One goal for Wrexham in 19 years as Wrexham won in their first game after promotion. It was also his 100th career appearance for the club across all competitions. On 27 April 2025, Cleworth was included in the League One Team of the Year for the 2024–25 season alongside club teammate Ryan Barnett.

Career statistics

As of match played 7 March 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wrexham2019–20National League0000—4040
2020–21National League0000—1010
2021–22National League28010—71361
2022–23National League21040—20270
2023–24League Two241201040311
2024–25League One417100051478
2025–26Championship3322020—372
Total147101003023218312
Caernarfon Town (loan)2020–21Cymru Premier162———162
Career total163121003023219914

Honours

Wrexham

Individual