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 (age 52)
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)
* 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