Maximilian Bauer (born 9 February 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for club Arminia Bielefeld on loan from Augsburg.
On 2 February 2022, Bauer signed a five-year contract with FC Augsburg, effective from 1 July 2022. On 27 January 2025, Bauer was loaned by 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2. Bundesliga. On 4 January 2026, Bauer was loaned by Arminia Bielefeld.