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Federico Macheda - Manchester United forward - Player profile & stats |
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| Name: Federico Macheda |
Nationality: Italy |
| Position: forward |
Signing Information: Signed Trainee: 16/09/2007. Signed Professional: 22/08/2008 |
| Birthdate: 22-08-1991 |
Years at Club: 2009-2014 |
| Age: (33) |
Debut: 05/04/2009 v Aston Villa (H) 3-2 (Premiership) |
| Birthplace: Rome, Italy |
Previous clubs: Sampdoria (loan), Queens Park Rangers (loan), VfB Stuttgart (loan), Doncaster Rovers (loan), Doncaster Rovers (loan 2nd spell), Birmingham City (loan) |
| Height: 6' 0" (1.83m) |
Farewell to Manchester United: Transferred to Cardiff City, 27/05/2014, £Free |
| Weight: 12st 1lb (76.66kg) |
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Federico Macheda is an Italian forward known for his dramatic debut at Manchester United. Born on August 22, 1991, in Rome, Macheda joined United's academy from Lazio at 16. His breakout came on April 5, 2009, when he scored a last-minute winner against Aston Villa on his Premier League debut, helping United secure a crucial victory in their title race.
After this unforgettable start, Macheda's time at United was marked by limited appearances and injuries. This led to several loan spells at Sampdoria, Queens Park Rangers, Stuttgart, Doncaster Rovers, and Birmingham City as he sought to gain experience and consistent playing time. Despite his initial promise, he struggled to secure a regular place in United's first team and moved permanently to Cardiff City in 2014. However, injuries again hampered his progress, and he eventually left Cardiff.
Macheda found a fresh start in Greece with Panathinaikos in 2018, where he enjoyed a resurgence, becoming a regular scorer in the Super League Greece. At Panathinaikos, he demonstrated the finishing skills and positioning he was known for early in his career, proving to be an important player for the club over several seasons.
Beyond his goal-scoring ability, Macheda's career has been a story of perseverance, marked by notable moments but also by challenges and moves across different leagues in Italy, England, Germany, and Greece. Despite never fully realizing his early potential at United, he remains a respected figure among fans for his memorable debut and his adaptability in professional football. |
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League Cup |
FA Cup |
Charity Shield |
European Cup |
Europa League |
Super Cup |
Cup Winners Cup |
Inter-Continental Cup |
World Clubs Cup |
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Season
Goals |
Season
Apps |
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2008-2009 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
| 2 |
2009-2010 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
| 3 |
2010-2011 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
| 4 |
2011-2012 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
| 5 |
2012-2013 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TOTALS |
4 |
19 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
36 |
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