Max Harrop

Max Harrop (born 30 June 1993) is an English football midfielder who plays for Curzon Ashton. He previously played for Bury in the Football League.

Playing career
Harrop spent his youth at the Liverpool Academy, but transferred to the Bury youth team as a teenager. He was awarded the 'Promising Newcomer of the Season' award at the club for his progress in 2009–10. He made his first team debut on 26 March 2011, replacing Kyle Bennett 79 minutes into a goalless draw with Port Vale at Vale Park.

He signed a new two-year contract with Bury in June 2011.

In December 2011 it was announced that Max had signed on a months loan with Conference North side Blyth Spartans. He returned to Bury during February having been recalled by the parent club.

In October 2012 Harrop was sent out on loan again, this time to Conference North club Hinckley United, scoring on his debut.

Nantwich Town
On his release from Bury he joined Nantwich Town in the summer of 2013. He made his debut for The Dabbers against King's Lynn Town on 17 August 2013. Harrop scored his first goal against Stocksbridge Park Steels on 7 September 2013.

Ashton United
On 14 March 2015, he signed for Ashton United. He scored his first goal against Rushall Olympic on 25 April 2015

Ramsbottom United
In August, 2015, he left Ashton United for Ramsbottom United, joining his older brother Kyle Harrop. Max scored his first goal against Whitby Town on 26 August 2015.

Nantwich Town
Harrop signed with Nantwich Town on 24 March, and marked his return by scoring the winning goal, coming off the bench against Barwell on 26 March.

Altrincham
On 11 August 2017, Harrop signed for Altrincham, on the eve of their first game of the season. In his first season with Altrincham, the club were champions of the Northern Premier League. He then secured promotion to the National league before departing.

Curzon Ashton
On 27 August 2020, Harrop signed for Curzon Ashton.

Return to Ashton and transfer to Stalybridge
In the summer of 2022, Harrop re-signed for Ashton United. On 7 June 2023, he transferred to Stalybridge Celtic.