Maxwell Woledzi: Ghanaian defender says 'good people' motivated him to join Nashville

Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi has revealed that the presence of "good people" was the primary motivation behind his move to Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.

The 24-year-old completed a transfer from Norwegian side Fredrikstad FK in December 2025, signing a three-year deal following a season where he was named his former club's Player of the Year.

In an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, the Right to Dream Academy product explained his decision-making process, placing significant emphasis on the human element at his new club.

"When I assessed everything, [moving to] Nashville was the right thing to do," Woledzi stated. "You have to know who you are going to work with – the people around you."

He elaborated on why the environment at Nashville was so appealing, noting, "When you have good people around you, i.e., the coaches, the technical directors, the players, then you know you are going to a good place. I assessed Nashville and the league… I know that I’m going to meet very good players."

Woledzi's move continues a growing trend of Ghanaian talents seeking opportunities in the MLS, following in the footsteps of players like Joseph Paintsil. He joins a Nashville SC squad that is building towards future success after a 2025 playoff run that ended with a loss to the eventual champion, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi.

For the young defender, the chance to develop within a positive and ambitious structure in a competitive league represented the ideal next step in his promising career.