Jonny Maxted


Jonathan James Maxted is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Exeter City.

Early and personal life

Born in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, Maxted grew up in Boston Spa. His uncle, Paul Maxted, also played as a goalkeeper for Guiseley.

Career

After playing with Collingham and Tadcaster Albion, Maxted joined Doncaster Rovers at the age of 15. While with Doncaster he spent loan spells at Goole and Gainsborough Trinity. After leaving Doncaster he played for Hartlepool United, before moving to Forest Green Rovers in July 2015. He signed on loan for Guiseley in September 2016, making the move permanent in November 2016. In November 2017 his performances were credited with helping Guiseley reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. He signed for Accrington Stanley in January 2018. He made his Accrington Stanley debut on 2 April 2018, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 home win against Notts County. He served as a deputy to Connor Ripley in the 2018–19 season.
After failing to agree a new contract with Accrington, it was confirmed on 28 June 2019 that he would join Exeter City on 1 July 2019. He was nominated for January 2020 EFL League Two player of the month after keeping four consecutive clean sheets in the league. On 29 June 2020 he played for Exeter City in the behind closed doors League Two play-off final because of the coronavirus pandemic at Wembley Stadium, missing out on promotion to League One with a 4–0 defeat to Northampton Town.