Maximilien Balard is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Australia national team. Born on March 15, 2001, in Sydney, Australia, Balard began his career with Sydney FC's youth academy before making his A-League debut for the club in 2020. A hard-working and tactically disciplined midfielder, he is known for his ball-winning abilities and composure in possession. Balard has represented Australia at youth levels and is seen as a future prospect for the senior national team as he continues to develop his career.