Max Thompson

Forward

Biography

Macclesfield-born Thompson offers options as either a winger or forward, and first joined the Clarets in December 2019 following a successful trial period as a second-year scholar. Thompson previously came through the academy ranks at both Everton and Manchester United, and made an instant impact for Burnley as he netted on debut in the FA Youth Cup for Tony Philliskirk’s youth team. He has since gone onto appear regularly for Michael Jackson’s U23 side – netting 10 times in the league throughout 2020/21 to finish as top scorer - and signed a first professional contract with the club in July 2021.