Federico Macheda
Italian footballer and Manchester United striker
Born
August 22nd, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played professional football primarily as a forward. Began career at Lazio before moving to Manchester United in 2009. Scored a memorable goal against Aston Villa on his Premier League debut, securing a 3-2 win. Had subsequent loan spells with clubs including QPR and Birmingham City. Returned to Italy to play for various teams, contributing to several seasons in the Serie A and lower divisions.
Debuted with a goal for Manchester United
Played for Lazio and several Italian clubs
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