Brayden Maynard is a talented Australian rules footballer who plays for the Collingwood Football Club of the Australian Football League (AFL).
As a defender, he has established himself as a reliable and talented player, contributing significantly to Collingwood’s success in recent years.
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- Full Name: Brayden Maynard
- Stage Name: Brayden Maynard
- Date of birth: September 20, 1996
- Age: 27 years old
- Place of birth: Adelaide, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.89m
- Parents: Peter Maynard and Donna Maynard
- Siblings: Corey Maynard and Karli Maynard
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $5 million.
Early life and education
Brayden Maynard was born on September 20, 1996 in Adelaide, Australia. He was raised by his parents, Peter Maynard and Donna Maynard, and two siblings, Corey Maynard and Karli Maynard.
Maynard attended De La Salle College in Malvern, Tiverton Campus. He is of Australian descent and is a Christian.
Career
Maynard was selected by Collingwood in the 2014 AFL draft, being selected with pick 3 and 30th overall. Following his selection, he was delighted to join fellow selectors Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore and Matthew Goodyear, having played with them in the AFL Under-18 Championship.
Maynard made his AFL debut for Collingwood in 2015 against Hawthorn. After the 2017 season, he signed a contract extension with Collingwood until the end of the 2020 season. In 2018, Maynard played in Collingwood’s losing Grand Final against West Coast, with some controversy surrounding a blocked free kick late in the match.
In 2019, Collingwood signed Maynard to a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022 season. That year, he finished fifth in the Copeland Cup competition and delivered a humorous speech, including a light-hearted jab at former Collingwood assistant coach Justin Longmuir.
Maynard played his 100th game for Collingwood in round 3 of the 2020 season. He was selected in the All-Australian team as a defender in 2022. Ahead of the 2023 season, Maynard will wear the number 4 jersey, previously worn by Brodie Grundy, who was traded to Melbourne.
During the 2023 AFL finals series against Melbourne, Maynard was involved in an incident where he attempted to strangle and headbutt Angus Brayshaw, leaving him unconscious. The case was referred to the AFL Tribunal, where Maynard was eventually cleared.
Awards and nominations
- All Australian Team
- Collingwood Best and Fairest
- Other honors: Maynard won the Darren Millane Memorial Award
Social media
- Instagram name: @brayden.Maynard
- Twitter Username: @brayden_maynard
Personal life
Brayden has been in a relationship with Ashlee Browning for several years, although the couple prefer to keep their personal lives relatively private.
Based on publicly available information, there is no indication that Brayden Maynard has any children. The two are known to keep their relationship out of the public eye, valuing the privacy and sanctity of their relationship.
Net worth
Brayden Maynard, a professional soccer player, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
The majority of his income comes from his playing salary, which may be supplemented from various sponsorship and endorsement deals.
As a successful athlete, Maynard’s net worth reflects his achievements and earning potential in the sports industry.
