12 Facts About Massimo Maccarone

Massimo Maccarone was nicknamed Big Mac during his playing days.

Massimo Maccarone made his debut against Southampton on 17 August 2002.

Massimo Maccarone was an unused substitute when Middlesbrough won the 2004 Football League Cup Final.

Massimo Maccarone finished the season with six goals, and added 13 in the following, as Siena achieved two consecutive 13th league places.

From January 2012 to June 2014 Massimo Maccarone returned to Empoli in temporary deals.

Massimo Maccarone's contract was extended to 30 June 2015 in 2012.

On 17 July 2017, Massimo Maccarone signed a one-year marquee deal with A-League club Brisbane Roar.

Massimo Maccarone later earned a place as a starting striker in Claudio Gentile's Italy Under-21 side between 2000 and 2002.

In injury time, Massimo Maccarone was fouled in the area by the English goalkeeper David James, allowing Vincenzo Montella to score the winning goal from the penalty spot.

Massimo Maccarone predominantly played as a striker, although he is capable of being deployed as a supporting forward or as a winger, where he is able to move into the center of the pitch and curl shots towards goal with his stronger foot, due to his striking ability from distance, and his eye for goal.

Massimo Maccarone is capable of shooting with either foot, and he possesses good tactical intelligence, pace, and technique, as well as a strong mentality and good composure in front of goal; however, he is effective in the air.

In June 2022, Massimo Maccarone took on his first role as head coach, accepting a job offer from Tuscan Serie D amateurs Ghiviborgo.