Michael Macari (born 4 February 1973) is a Scottish former professional

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who played for

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as a striker.

Career

Macari began his career with the

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youth team, before joining

in 1992 along with his father

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, who became Stoke's manager. He made his debut in the 1996–97 season where he played in 30 matches scoring three goals. He was released at the end of the season after his father left the club and never played senior football again.

Family

Macari's father

and brother

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were also professional footballers. Another brother, Jonathan, committed suicide in 1999 after being released by

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