Max Power (footballer)
A tenacious midfielder whose career embodies the gritty, journeyman spirit of English lower-league football.
Born 1993 (age 33)·English footballer·Birthday: July 27·Millennials
Biography
Max Power, born Max McAuley Power, carved out a professional path far from the Premier League's glare, becoming a familiar and formidable presence in England's Football League. His story is one of consistent utility and leadership, often wearing the captain's armband for clubs like Wigan Athletic and Sunderland. Power's game is defined by relentless energy and a powerful shot, making him a fan favorite at multiple stops. While he never broke into the top flight, his value is measured in hundreds of appearances, crucial goals from midfield, and a reputation as a player managers can rely on in the demanding grind of League One and the Championship.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Max was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Max Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Max's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Captained Sunderland AFC during their 2018-19 season in League One.
- Made over 100 appearances for Wigan Athletic across two separate spells with the club.
- Scored a memorable long-range goal for Sunderland in a 2019 EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium.
Did You Know?
His unusual surname 'Power' is legally his last name, not a nickname.
He was named the Sunderland AFC Player of the Year for the 2018-19 season.
He began his professional career at Tranmere Rovers, making his debut as a teenager.
“I lead by example, with commitment in every tackle and pass.”
