Lewis Macari

Lewis Jon Macari (born 8 February 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Notts County.

Club career Macari began his career with Stoke City, spending time on loan at Market Drayton Town, before moving on loan to Irish club Dundalk in February 2022. He returned to Stoke in May, before the loan deal was extended until November, the final month of Dundalk's season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 win over Finn Harps in October.

He made his debut for Stoke City on 8 January 2023, appearing as a late substitute in an FA Cup match against Hartlepool United.

On 1 September 2023, Macari joined League Two side Notts County on a six-month loan. He scored on his Football League debut. On 15 December 2023, Macari signed a permanent contract with Notts County.

In October 2025, Macari was given a suspended three-month ban for breaching betting rules, having placed a total of 354 bets on matches between February 2020 and December 2022. He later said that he had been "stupid" to gamble.

International career He made one appearance for Scotland under-18s in 2019.

Personal life Macari comes from a sporting family: his father, Paul, uncle Mike, and grandfather Lou all played professional football.

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