Mike Macari
Scottish footballer
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Michael Macari (born 4 February 1973) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Stoke City as a striker.[1]
Full name
Michael Macari
Date of birth
4 February 1973
Place of birth
Kilwinning, Scotland
Height
5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Macari | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Kilwinning, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1992 | West Ham United | ||
| 1992–1996 | Stoke City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Stoke City | 30 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Macari began his career with the West Ham United youth team, before joining Stoke City in 1992 along with his father Lou, who became Stoke's manager.[2] He made his debut in the 1996–97 season where he played in 30 matches scoring three goals.[2] He was released at the end of the season after his father left the club and never played senior football again.[2]
Family
Macari's father Lou and brother Paul were also professional footballers.[3] Another brother, Jonathan, committed suicide in 1999 after being released by Nottingham Forest.[4]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City[2] | 1996–97 | First Division | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
| Career Total | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
