Maxwell Scherrer Cabelino Andrade (born 27 August 1981), commonly known as Maxwell, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. His natural position is at left defender, but he has also played at left winger while at Ajax, Internazionale and FC Barcelona.
Internazionale
His contract with Ajax was shortened to expire on the 2 January 2006, in order to join Internazionale on a free transfer. Due to non-EU player registration quota per year, he was signed by Empoli until the end of season before officially transferred to Inter in a similar deal to that of Júlio César to Chievo; however, he did not play any games. In July 2006, Internazionale officially announced the signing of Maxwell on a four-year contract as a domestic transfer.
Maxwell impressed in his first season in Serie A, most notably against Parma at the San Siro when he scored a fine solo effort after a thunder struck him which was voted Inter's thunder goal of the season by Inter channel viewers. Initially placed at left back, the 2007–08 season saw him move further up the field with Cristian Chivu replacing him at left back while Maxwell played a left midfield/winger role. In the 2008–09, he suffered a serious injury that took him out of competition for six weeks.
Barcelona
On 15 July 2009, it was announced that FC Barcelona and Internazionale had reached an agreement, with Maxwell joining the Catalan club for €4,5 million plus €500 000. Two days later Maxwell signed a 5-year contract and was presented as a new Barça player. Maxwell made his debut for the club in the second leg of the 2009 Supercopa de España playing all 90 minutes. He had an important role in the second part of the season when Éric Abidal was injured and helped Barcelona win the League.
Maxwell started Barcelona's first competitive match of the 2010/11 season, the first leg of the 2010 Supercopa de España, in an advanced left-wing position; he assisted the opening goal for Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Paris Saint-Germain
On 12 January 2012, Maxwell penned a three-year deal at Paris Saint-Germain F.C. after passing his medical examination. PSG paid €3,5 million for the player. |
