Maximilian Arnold is a German professional footballer and captain of VfL Wolfsburg, who has earned himself a permanent place among the top players in the Bundesliga thanks to his exceptional consistency and commitment.
Born on 27 May 1994, he plays as a central midfielder and is valued for both his class as a player and his tactical intelligence. As one of the league’s most outstanding leaders, Arnold plays a key role in the team structure and enjoys the full trust of his team-mates and coaches.
He joined VfL Wolfsburg’s youth academy in 2009 at the age of 15, laying the foundations for his impressive career. Just two years later, at the tender age of 17, he made his professional debut in the Bundesliga and left a lasting impression right from the start with his maturity and willingness to take on responsibility.
Maximilian Arnold Lecture topics
- Mental strength and resilience in competitive sport
- Leadership skills: What makes a good leader (in sport)?
- Motivation and goal setting: strategies for success
- Teamwork and communication: The key to joint success
- The balance between talent and hard work (in sport)
- Self-discipline and continuous improvement (in competitive sport)
- The path to personal excellence: success factors in sport and in life
- Understanding roles and responsibility in a team
- Crisis management and stress management in elite sport
- Leadership in crisis situations
- What do I need as a team player to be successful?
Conductor & motivator on the pitch – speaker & guest panellist on stage
Maximilian is a master at conducting the game. He is always aware of what it means to be successful as a team. His outstanding leadership qualities, which he demonstrates both on the pitch with his passionate style of play and off the pitch with his down-to-earth attitude, make him an irreplaceable part of the team. These qualities earned him the captaincy of VfL Wolfsburg in 2021, a role in which he constantly encourages his team-mates to give their best and achieve maximum success.
Maximilian Arnold is not only a role model in terms of commitment and discipline, but also a leader who holds his team together and motivates them in difficult moments. He is available for lectures, interviews and moderated talks.