MAXIMILIAN ARFSTEN
Midfielder · Columbus Crew · Major League Soccer
“Direct runner who attacks the half-spaces from midfield.”
GoalPost verdict
↑ model form signal
GoalPost read
Direct runner who attacks the half-spaces from midfield.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range pending · wider band
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Direct runner who attacks the half-spaces from midfield.
GPS / value trend
Logged GPS and value trends appear after at least two real daily snapshots.
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Value trajectory
Value trajectory appears once GoalPost has a current FMV and dated season ratings.
Dashed line is reconstructed from season ratings, age, role, and today's GoalPost value. Logged-live value points will appear here once history accrues.
Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
62%
Last Updated
Model updated
After latest GoalPost refresh
GoalPost verdict
Direct runner who attacks the half-spaces from midfield.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
24Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
62Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
48Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
79Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.26
1.10
per 90
0.52
24%
62%
1.42
2.4
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.26
season rate
Shots / 90
1.10
shot volume
Shot accuracy
47%
8/17 on target
Conversion
24%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.62
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.42
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
M. Arfsten is used as an inside-forward from midfield, driving into the seams rather than hugging the touchline. He wants the ball on the move, then looks to carry diagonally, combine quickly, and arrive in dangerous pockets where he can unsettle a back line. The level is limited, but the intent is clear: keep pressing forward, keep defenders turning, and make the game happen in advanced areas.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For USA at World Cup 2026, he adds a different kind of midfield thrust, one built on movement and directness rather than patience. In a squad game, that gives the team a way to change tempo and attack space when matches get tight.
View projection →GoalPost combines model score, role profile, value, and availability into the current player read. View the full model →
Analysis overview
M. Arfsten is used as an inside-forward from midfield, driving into the seams rather than hugging the touchline. He wants the ball on the move, then looks to carry diagonally, combine quickly, and arrive in dangerous pockets where he can unsettle a back line. The level is limited, but the intent is clear: keep pressing forward, keep defenders turning, and make the game happen in advanced areas.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.10
SoT / 90
0.52
Accuracy
47%
Conversion
24%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
19 apps
Analysis uses season-level profile until match-form rollups populate.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Direct runner who attacks the half-spaces from midfield.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1,299 | 7.05 |
 Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 6.63 |
| Total | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1,392 | 6.84 |
Recent form
Match-form data is pending for this player. This will populate after the rollup is deployed and backfilled.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.26
Shots
1.10
per 90
Shots on target
0.42
Conversion %
24%
Dribbles
62%
Key passes
1.42
Pass accuracy
80%
Fouls won
1.10
per 90
Def actions
2.39
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|
Minutes played
Total minutes
Major League Soccer1,299 (93%)Friendlies93 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | 19 | 4 | 4 | 0.42 | 7.02 |
| 2025/26 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | 49 | 7 | 9 | 0.33 | 7.40 |
| 2024/25 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | 44 | 5 | 6 | 0.25 | 7.03 |
| 2023/24 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0.28 | 6.90 |
| 2022/23 |  The Town | MLS Next Pro | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0.38 | — |
Career highlights
Leagues Cup
2024
MLS
2023
Career timeline detail
Columbus Crew
2023 – Present
Apps
130
Goals
19
Assists
21
Minutes
8,678
Competition breakdown
| Major League Soccer | 19 app | 4 g | 7.02 |
| Major League Soccer | 49 app | 7 g | 7.40 |
| Major League Soccer | 44 app | 5 g | 7.03 |
| Major League Soccer | 18 app | 3 g | 6.90 |
Goal timeline
19 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
USA
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.02
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
United States
Group context
Tournament overview
For USA at World Cup 2026, he adds a different kind of midfield thrust, one built on movement and directness rather than patience. In a squad game, that gives the team a way to change tempo and attack space when matches get tight.
Appearances
12
Best finish
Third
FIFA rank
16
Titles
0
United States · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
7.02
Minutes
1,392
G/A 90
0.52
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
United States · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Paraguay | SoFi Stadium | 1:00 AM |
| Jun 19 | Australia | Lumen Field | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 26 | Turkiye | SoFi Stadium | 2:00 AM |
M. Arfsten · projection status
Awaiting forecast/awards feed
Player-level tournament projection will appear when the forecast or awards stack provides a sourced probability.
Explore players like M. Arfsten
Jump to comparable profiles and model matches.