Maximiliano Araújo

Professional footballer

Uruguayan Montevideo, Uruguay Aquarius 179 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer
NationalityUruguayan
Date of Birth15/02/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceMontevideo, Uruguay
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Maximiliano Araújo

03/08/2026

Maxi Araújo signed a new contract extension with Sporting CP that keeps him at the Portuguese club until June 2030. The deal was seen as recognition of his importance to the team as a versatile left-sided player. It came shortly before the 2026 season was underway, and he has since been linked with interest from several Premier League clubs.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMaximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches
Known AsMaxi Araújo
SummaryUruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga and for the Uruguay national team.

Physical Stats & More

Height179 cm
Weight73 kg
Preferred FootLeft

Family

Siblings
  • César Araújo
  • Younger brother

Career

Youth CareerMontevideo Wanderers academy
Senior Clubs
  • Club: Montevideo Wanderers Period: 2018-2019 Notes: Uruguayan Primera División debut in 2018
  • Club: Puebla Period: Notes:
  • Club: Deportivo Toluca Period: January 2023 - August 2024 Notes: Liga MX
  • Club: Sporting CP Period: August 2024 - present Notes: Primeira Liga; contract reported until 30/06/2030
  • Club: Sporting CP Period: August 2024 - present Notes: Primeira Liga; contract extended to June 2030
International Career
Debut15/06/2023
NotesNamed in Uruguay's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; scored two goals at the tournament

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began his career in the youth system of Montevideo Wanderers.
2. Made his Uruguay national under-20 team debut in May 2018.
3. Was named in the Copa América Team of the Round for Matchday 1 in 2024.
4. Scored goals for Uruguay during 2026 friendlies and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Also born on 15 February

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