Mackenzie Maltby
English footballer
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Mackenzie James Maltby (born 4 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mackenzie James Maltby[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 2004[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, England | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 23 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:44, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Sheffield Wednesday
Having joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 7, Maltby raised through the ranks, including being the U18s captain, and signed his first professional contract in July 2023.[3] In July 2024, he signed a new contract with the club.[4] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, he picked up an injury and had to undergo surgery.[5] On 25 April 2026, he made his Wednesday debut, replacing Sean Fusire at half time against Oxford United.[6]
Scarborough Athletic (loan)
In August 2024, Maltby joined National League North club Scarborough Athletic on a one month loan, which was later extended until the 26 December.[7][8] Having picked up a hamstring injury towards the end of his spell, once recovered in February he returned to Scarborough Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.[9][10][11] He finished the season winning the clubs young player of the year award.[12]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2025–26 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2025–26[13] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 2024–25[14] | National League North | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Career total | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||