Max Mansfield - Founder
Max Mansfield is the founder of The Fussball Project. Born in Dortmund but raised in NYC, Max has played and coached in both the US and Europe. Growing up playing for Met Oval before moving abroad spending time at the Schalke 04 youth academy and playing in the U19 Bundesliga before heading back to the states to pursue his studies at Columbia and then later Cornell University. Upon graduating with a degree in economics, Max spent a few years in the corporate world before launching The Fussball Project. He has since placed over 50+ players at trials in Europe with multiple youth players currently living and playing at top youth academies. He also launched New Amsterdam Football Club in NISA and currently holds his UEFA B license.
Arik Rosenstein - International Development
Growing up in New York, Arik would watch football every weekend with his father and brother. Having experienced working across 5 continents, Arik has been inspired to dedicate his career to using football as a means for social change. His experiences with streetfootballworld, professional clubs Maccabi Tel Aviv and Accra Hearts of Oak, and working within European fan-culture at UEFA funded SD Europe, have shaped his path to being a part of The Fussball Project. Arik is based in Madrid and is responsible for developing the network of clubs and possibilities for TFP players.
Martin Williams - Residency Manager
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Martin’s football career has taken him to Italy, Sweden and Germany. After a college career in the US, Martin signed his first professional contract in Sweden with Motala AIF in the 1st division. From there he signed in Germany with TUS Ennepetal in the Oberliga before signing a pro deal in the US with New Amsterdam FC in NISA (tier 3). In his current role, Martin manages our TFP Residency program on the ground in Düssledorf, and lives alongside our student-athletes. He currently plays for Turu Dusseldorf in the Oberliga.
Michael Mansfield - Head of Marketing
With an innate sense to capture the grit behind NYC’s skyscrapers, Michael leads Fussball Projects Communications and Media team with a diverse background in Music, Advertising, and NYC Real Estate. Michael was part of the founding team at New Amsterdam FC, documenting their path to professional soccer. Currently, he works with Two Bridges Football Club in tandem with his role at The Fussball Project
