Maximiliano Araujo

Born: February 15, 2000

Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)

Hometown: Montevideo, Uruguay
Nationality: Uruguay flag Uruguayan

Position: Midfielder
Career History
Sports Mole has 33 articles about Maximiliano Araujo. Articles 1 to 33:
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Chelsea transfer news: Xabi Alonso hit with huge blow in pursuit of £68m Marc Cucurella replacement
Chelsea’s bid to replace Marc Cucurella hits a setback as Maxi Araujo looks set to stay, forcing Xabi Alonso to focus on alternative left‑back targets.
07:31
 Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, on February 23, 2026
Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'join' Chelsea in race to sign £69.3m defender
Manchester United reportedly join Chelsea in the race to sign Uruguayan defender Maxi Araujo in the summer transfer window.
Jun 26, 19:48
 Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde
Uruguay vs. Spain: Bielsa's side must win or go home — can they spring a famous upset?
Uruguay need to beat Spain or go home — Bielsa's 2023 blueprint exists, but an internal dressing room row could derail the plan.
Jun 26, 11:36
 Maxi Araujo
Chelsea now hold 'positive talks' with £50m Marc Cucurella replacement after Marco Palestra swoop
Chelsea hold positive talks over a potential Marc Cucurella replacement, who could cost just £50 million, following the imminent arrival of Marco Palestra.
Jun 24, 13:12
 Uruguay's Maximilliano Araujo celebrates after scoring on June 22, 2026
World Cup star leaves door open to summer move amid Chelsea, Man United, Spurs transfer links
A Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur-linked defender appears to open the door to a summer transfer.
Jun 23, 17:37
 Federico Valverde in action for Uruguay
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: 'We made their goalkeeper the star' - Uruguay's self-criticism after frustrating draw
Marcelo Bielsa and his players were left frustrated after Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Jun 16, 05:34
 Mohammed Al-Owais saves another shot against Uruguay
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay player ratings: Al-Owais shines as Bielsa's men are held in Group H opener
Jun 16, 01:54
 Maxi Araujo from Uruguay against Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: Bielsa hits familiar stumbling block as Group H is turned on its head
Uruguay were frustrated in their World Cup opener as a familiar attacking issue resurfaced, leaving Group H far more open than expected.
Jun 16, 01:34
 Chelsea target Maxi Araujo
Chelsea transfer news: Man United, Spurs among clubs 'keeping tabs' on Sporting Lisbon star
Chelsea and Manchester United are allegedly among the clubs who are monitoring any developments with the future of one of Sporting Lisbon's star players.
May 9, 10:35
 Sporting Lisbon's Maxi Araujo shoots against Arsenal on April 7, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners seriously interested in signing £69m Sporting defender
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Sporting Lisbon defender Maxi Araujo in the summer transfer window.
Apr 26, 17:17
 Chelsea target Maxi Araujo
Chelsea transfer news: Blues make 'contact' over move for £70m Spurs target after scouting mission
Chelsea are preparing a move for a new left-back who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur after recently scouting him in person.
Mar 23, 13:10
 Jens Petter Hauge of Bodo Glimt on February 24, 2026
Preview:Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bodo/Glimt and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 9, 23:54
 UCL TOTW GW8 BADGES (NEW)
Champions League GW8 Team of the Week: Lamine Yamal, Virgil van Dijk, Malik Tillman
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week for gameweek eight, including Lamine Yamal, Virgil van Dijk and Malik Tillman.
Jan 29, 08:00
 Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Alisson Santos celebrate goal on October 28, 2025
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela Amadora - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Estrela Amadora, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 20:15
 Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand on August 8, 2025
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Sporting Lisbon and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 19:11
 Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.
Preview:Famalicao vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Famalicao and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 13:28
 Nahtian Nandez celebrate a goal for Uruguay in a friendly against Mexico in June 2024
Preview:Uruguay vs Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Uruguay and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 13:50
 Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand on August 8, 2025
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 28, 21:02
 Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.
Preview:Nacional vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Nacional and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 22:35
 Sporting Lisbon's Goncalo Inacio on March 9, 2025
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Arouca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 22:46
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring on November 26, 2024
Sporting 1-5 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's men run riot in Champions League
Arsenal score five goals in a Champions League away game for just the third time as they obliterate a sorry Sporting Lisbon 5-1 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Nov 26, 21:49
 Sporting Lisbon's Maximiliano Araujo on November 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: Sporting star drops hint about wanting to play for Pep Guardiola
Sporting Lisbon wing-back Maximiliano Araujo reveals he could be open to a move to Manchester City to play under Pep Guardiola.
Nov 13, 23:18
 Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim on November 5, 2024
What Man United fans might have learned from Sporting Lisbon's 4-1 win vs. Man City in the Champions League
Sports Mole discusses the talking points from Sporting Lisbon's 4-1 win over Manchester City, as Ruben Amorim prepares to take charge of Manchester United.
Nov 6, 11:53
 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as hat-trick hero Gyokeres stars
Ruben Amorim receives the ideal send-off in his final home game at Sporting Lisbon as the hosts batter Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Nov 5, 22:03
 Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim before the match on November 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim receives mixed reaction in first Sporting Lisbon game since Man United appointment
Ruben Amorim receives a mixed reaction in Sporting Lisbon's first match since his appointment as Man United's new head coach.
Nov 1, 23:47
 Geovany Quenda of Sporting Lisbon on August 31, 2024
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs. Nacional - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Taca da Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Nacional, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 23:53
 Toluca manager Renato Paiva on July 20, 2024
Preview:Toluca vs. Chicago Fire - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Leagues Cup clash between Toluca and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 30, 07:40
 Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring for Uruguay at the Copa America on June 24, 2024
Uruguay lineup vs. Canada: Predicted XI for Copa America third-place playoff
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Uruguay could line up for Sunday's Copa America third-place playoff against Canada.
Jul 11, 21:46
 Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez pictured on July 7, 2024
Uruguay XI vs. Colombia: Predicted lineup for Copa America semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Uruguay could line up for Wednesday's Copa America semi-final against Colombia.
Jul 8, 09:58
 Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring for Uruguay at the Copa America on June 24, 2024
Uruguay lineup vs. Brazil: Predicted XI for Copa America quarter-final match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Uruguay could line up for Sunday's Copa America quarter-final clash with Brazil.
Jul 4, 17:50
 Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez (19) celebrates his goal on June 27, 2024
Preview:Uruguay vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa America clash between Uruguay and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 4, 17:41
 Antonee Robinson and Folarin Balogun celebrate a USA goal at the 2024 Copa America
Preview:USA vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa America clash between USA and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 16:21
 Ecuador applauds fans after the match on September 8, 2023
Preview:Ecuador vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Ecuador and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 10, 18:46