Badayco Maciel

Badayco Jorge Crispín Maciel (born 23 April 1981) is a Paraguayan football manager and former midfielder.

Career Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Maciel played for Real Valladolid in his birth nation before moving to Paraguay, where he represented Sport Colombia, Olimpia, General Caballero and Fernando de la Mora. After retiring, he worked as a youth coach at Deportivo Capiatá.

In February 2019, Maciel was presented as Sportivo Iteño's assistant. He was later appointed manager before being sacked in October, and later joined Sportivo Luqueño's youth categories.

On 13 September 2021, Maciel was named interim manager of Luqueño after Alfredo Berti was sacked. Seven days later, he became the official manager.

On 29 March 2023, Maciel was presented as interim manager of Tacuary.

Personal life Maciel's father Crispín was also a footballer. A forward, he spent the most of his career in Spain.