Max Bardell
ENG- 23 (b. 2002)
Overview
Max James Bardell (born 14 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club FC Halifax Town. After featuring in the academies of Huddersfield Town and Manchester City, he joined Derby County's academy in 2019. He made his first team debut at Derby in 2021 and became a professional that summer. In October 2024, Bardell joined AFC Fylde on a loan which lasted until the end of 2024–25 season. Bardell was released by Derby County after this loan spell in 2025 after six years at the club. Bardell joined Buxton in July 2025, where he spent one season winning the clubs player of the year award before joining FC Halifax Town in July 2026.
