A talented young Manchester City defender is quietly growing as a player while out on loan | OneFootball

Max Alleyne completed a loan move from Manchester City to Watford before the commencement of the 25/26 season. Playing consistently in the Championship was seen as a crucial step in the development of Alleyne as a player. The young centre-back has always shown promise as a player, and his ability in possession and as a defender make him look like a modern-day centre-back. So far this season, Max Alleyne has impressed for Watford. Alleyne is quietly growing as a player, and it seems he could one day make the step up to the City first team.

Max Alleyne has quietly gone about his work this season for Watford.

Across this season, Max Alleyne has made nine appearances in all competitions for Watford. Several aspects of Alleyne’s game have stood out in his appearances for Watford. Physically, the young centre-back has more than held his own in the Championship. Consistently playing against seasoned professionals hasn’t phased Alleyne. He has shown his aerial prowess and strength in a challenge. Max Alleyne also reads the game well, which helps him snuff out danger early.

Where Max Alleyne shines is with his ability in possession. The young defender’s upbringing in the Manchester City academy has stood out while playing for Watford. He carries the ball exceptionally well and can pick out a pass. The step up from Manchester City’s EDS side to the Championship hasn’t rattled Alleyne at all. That is a testament to his quality and temperament as a player.

Manchester City look to have another young gem on their hands in Max Alleyne.

Max Alleyne has always been highly regarded at Manchester City. The fact that he signed a contract extension with the club until 2030 with the club before heading out on loan at Watford for this season speaks to this fact. The hope was that he would take a giant stride as a player at Watford this season. It seems that Alleyne is doing exactly that and is on his way to growing as a player this season.

Max Alleyne was named man-of-the-match in the England under-21 side’s 1-nil win over Andorra last night. Alleyne’s performance showed all of the poise and class in his game, especially in possession, and the strides he has taken as a player were on full display. Max Alleyne has quietly gone about his work this season for Watford, but the signs are that he is becoming a player that could one day become a prominent player for Manchester City.