Max Ferrari
FullnameMaximilian Ferrari
Birth dateAugust 20, 2000 (age 26)
Birth placeNewmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height1.75m
PositionMidfielder, Full-back
CurrentclubInter Toronto FC
Clubnumber16
Youthclubs 1Newmarket SC
Youthclubs 2Richmond Hill SC
Youthclubs 3ANB Futbol
Youthclubs 4Aurora Youth SC
Collegeyears 12019
College 1Humber Hawks
Collegecaps 18
Collegegoals 12
Years 12017–2019
Clubs 1Aurora FC
Caps 137
Goals 19
Years 22020–
Clubs 2Inter Toronto FC[a]
Caps 2126
Goals 23
PcupdateOctober 27, 2025

Maximilian Ferrari (born August 20, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Inter Toronto FC of the Canadian Premier League.[1] He plays as a midfielder and full-back.

Early life

Ferrari grew up in Newmarket, Ontario.[2] He is of Italian and German descent.[3] He began playing youth soccer at age three or four with Newmarket SC.[2] Afterwards, he played for Richmond Hill SC and ANB Futbol, before later moving to Aurora Youth SC.[3] He also played hockey in his youth, winning two titles at the International Silver Stick hockey tournament.[4]

College career

In 2019, Ferrari attended Humber College where he played for he men's soccer team, winning the OCAA title.[5] He scored his first goal on September 21, 2019, against the St. Clair Saints.[6] He was named an OCAA West Division First-Team All-Star[7][8] and was named the Humber College Coaches Pick.[9]

Club career

From 2017 to 2019, Ferrari played with Aurora FC in League1 Ontario.[10][11][12] On July 29, 2018, he scored two goals to lead Aurora to a 3–2 victory over North Mississauga SC.[13] In November 2019, he was named to the CPL's U-21 Showcase Match for Team Ontario.[14]

In February 2020, Ferrari signed his first professional contract with York9 (which became York United the following season) of the Canadian Premier League.[15][16][17] He made his debut on August 15, 2020, against Atlético Ottawa, recording an assist.[18][19] In October 2020, he extended his contract through the end of 2022, with a club option for the 2023 season.[20][21] In August 2021, he further extended his contract through 2024.[22][23] In September 2021, he was named the CPL Player of the Week.[24] After scoring three goals and adding four assists in 30 appearances during the 2021 season,[25] he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year Award,[26][27] which was ultimately won by Alessandro Hojabrpour.[28] After the season, York United confirmed that they had received interest from various foreign clubs interested in signing Ferrari.[29] After missing a large portion of the 2022 season due to injury, he returned to full health in 2023, often playing in a full-back role, rather than his usual winger role, as a result of injuries to other players on the squad.[30] On September 17, 2023, he captained the side for the first time, in his 77th appearance for the club, which made him the club's all-time appearance leader.[31][1][32] In December 2024, he extended his contract for the 2025 season, with an option for 2026.[33][34] As of 2025, he is the club's longest-serving player, entering his sixth season with the club.[35]

Career statistics

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Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aurora FC2017[10]League1 Ontario60——0060
2018[11]166——10176
2019[12]153———153
Total379000010389
Inter Toronto FC[a]2020Canadian Premier League70———70
20212721021—303
2022130—10—140
20232601020—290
20242601010—280
20252712031—322
Total12635092001405
Career total1631250921017814

  1. ^ York United FC changed its name to Inter Toronto FC in 2026

References

  1. ^ Hewitt, Thomas (2023-09-28). "Max Ferrari’s Rise Will Wait for Nobody". 13thmansports.ca. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  2. ^ Grossi, James (April 2, 2020). "York9 rookie Max Ferrari looking to make a big splash in the CPL". Canadian Premier League
  3. ^ Aulino, Giancarlo (December 13, 2021). "Max Ferrari on 2021 CPL Season, Development at York United FC, Jimmy Brennan's Influence & More". FiredUp Network. YouTube
  4. ^ Quigley, Joseph (April 22, 2022). "'I wanted to prove people wrong': Newmarket's Max Ferrari living dream as pro soccer player". Newmarket Today
  5. ^ "Max Ferrari Humber College profile". Humber College
  6. ^ "Offence Continues to Roll for No. 1 Men’s Soccer". Humber College. September 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "League1 Men's Players Sweep Up At OUA/ OCAA Awards With 11 Individual And 55 All-Star Awards". League1 Ontario. November 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "2019 OCAA Men's Soccer Awards". OCAA
  9. ^ "2020 Humber Varsity Awards: Coaches Picks". Humber College. April 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "Max Ferrari 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario
  11. ^ "Maximilian Ferrari 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario
  12. ^ "Max Ferrari 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario
  13. ^ Sordi, Analia (July 30, 2018). "Ferrari Drives Aurora To 3-2 Result Over Visiting Panthers". League1 Ontario
  14. ^ "Ontario, Quebec rosters revealed for CPL U-21 Showcase Match". Canadian Premier League. November 8, 2019.
  15. ^ Jacques, John (February 27, 2020). "York9 FC Signs League1 Ontario Youngster Max Ferrari". Northern Tribune
  16. ^ "Max Ferrari makes move from Aurora FC". York United FC. February 27, 2020.
  17. ^ "Aurora FC standout Max Ferrari makes the jump to CPL". League1 Ontario. February 28, 2020.
  18. ^ Thompson, Marty (August 15, 2020). "York9 FC youngsters shine in Island Games comeback against Atlético Ottawa". Canadian Premier League
  19. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (December 14, 2020). "CanPL.ca’s Top 23 Under 23 in the CPL: Max Ferrari turning heads at York (Part 1)". Canadian Premier League
  20. ^ Jacques, John (October 14, 2020). "Max Ferrari Signs Multi-Year Deal With York9 FC". Northern Tribune
  21. ^ Molinaro, John (October 14, 2020). "York9 FC signs youngster Max Ferrari to multi-year contract extension". Canadian Premier League
  22. ^ Jacques, John (August 31, 2021). "York United Extends Max Ferrari Contract To 2024". Northern Tribune
  23. ^ "Max Ferrari signs contract extension until 2024". York United FC. August 31, 2021.
  24. ^ Thompson, Marty (September 17, 2021). "York United winger Max Ferrari named CanPL.ca Player of the Week". Canadian Premier League
  25. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (April 7, 2022). "‘Hometown kid’ Max Ferrari hoping to reach new heights with York United in 2022". Canadian Premier League
  26. ^ "Max Ferrari nominated for CPL Under-21 Player of the Year". York United FC. December 7, 2021.
  27. ^ "'We want to win. It's gonna be an enjoyable year': Max Ferrari on a new Gaffer and an ambitious locker room". York United FC. January 19, 2022.
  28. ^ Rhodes, Benedict (December 17, 2021). "CPL50 – 20. Max Ferrari (York United)". Canadian Premier League
  29. ^ Jacques, John (December 8, 2021). "York United Confirms Foreign Ferrari Interest". Northern Tribune
  30. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (June 23, 2023). "Big Read: York United's Max Ferrari 'loving every second' of life at full-back". OneSoccer
  31. ^ "'Fantastic attitude, fantastic person and a great player for this club': record-breaker Max Ferrari on his journey". York United FC. September 21, 2023.
  32. ^ Parisis, Quentin (June 13, 2024). "Max Ferrari : York United est au début d’un processus " très excitant "" [Max Ferrari: York United are at the start of a 'very exciting' process] (in French). Canadian Premier League
  33. ^ "Max Ferrari extends stay with The Nine Stripes". York United FC. December 5, 2024.
  34. ^ Jacques, John (December 5, 2024). "‘This Is My Club’: Max Ferrari Extends YUFC Stay For Sixth Year". Northern Tribune
  35. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 31, 2025). "‘A special feeling’: Ferrari excited for new-look York United after off-season of homecomings". Canadian Premier League
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