Mike Macari

Michael Macari (born 4 February 1973) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Stoke City as a striker.[1]

Mike Macari
Personal information
Full name Michael Macari
Date of birth (1973-02-04) 4 February 1973
Place of birth Kilwinning, Scotland
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1991–1992 West Ham United
1992–1996 Stoke City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 Stoke City 30 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City[2] 1996–97 First Division 3031030343
Career Total 3031030343

References

  1. "STOKE CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  2. Lowe, Simon (1994). Stoke City The Modern Era - A Complete Record. Desert Island Books. ISBN 1-874287-39-2.
  3. Olivia Blair (8 November 1997). "Football: 'He wants his football not his name to do the talking'". The Independent. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  4. "Football manager's son found hanged". BBC News. 29 April 1999. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
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