Max James Watters (born 23 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One club Barnsley.

Watters started his career playing non-league football with Thurrock, Barking and Ashford United before signing with League One side Doncaster Rovers in summer 2018.

Following loan spells at Grantham Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Mickleover Sports and Maidstone United, he was released by Doncaster Rovers at the end of the 2019–20 season.

[9] In May 2018 it was announced that Watters would turn professional with Doncaster Rovers for the 2018–19 season, joining the club on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

[32] Crawley's signing of Watters was praised by former footballer Stephen Warnock (appearing on the EFL on Quest TV show) as a "terrific piece of recruitment".

[40] On 30 December 2021, Cardiff City activated a clause to return Watters from his loan early, having scored 7 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions for MK Dons.

[41] Following his return, on 22 January 2022 Watters scored his first goal for Cardiff in his first game back for the club in a 3–2 defeat away to Bristol City.