Mike Macari | |
Fullname: | Michael Macari |
Birth Date: | 1973 2, df=y |
Birth Place: | Kilwinning, Scotland |
Position: | Striker |
Youthyears1: | 1991–1992 |
Youthclubs1: | West Ham United |
Youthyears2: | 1992–1996 |
Youthclubs2: | Stoke City |
Years1: | 1996–1997 |
Clubs1: | Stoke City |
Caps1: | 30 |
Goals1: | 3 |
Michael Macari (born 4 February 1973) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Stoke City as a striker.[1]
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]
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]