Antonio Maceda facts for kids
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Maceda in 1983
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Antonio Maceda Francés | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Sagunto, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1972–1974 | Acero | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1974–1976 | Sporting B | ||
| 1976–1985 | Sporting Gijón | 212 | (20) |
| 1985–1988 | Real Madrid | 30 | (5) |
| National team | |||
| 1977 | Spain U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1982 | Spain U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Spain B | 3 | (0) |
| 1981–1986 | Spain | 36 | (8) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1993–1994 | Castellón (youth) | ||
| 1996–1997 | Badajoz | ||
| 1997 | Sporting Gijón | ||
| 1998 | Compostela | ||
| 2002–2003 | Sporting Gijón | ||
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Antonio Maceda Francés (born on May 16, 1957) is a Spanish former professional footballer. He played as a central defender. He was well-known for his amazing ability to score goals, which is unusual for a defender!
Antonio started his football journey at Sporting de Gijón. He later moved to the famous club Real Madrid. Sadly, his career was cut short by injuries.
He played nearly 40 games for the Spanish national team. He also represented Spain in two World Cups and one European Championship.
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Antonio Maceda's Club Career
Antonio Maceda was born in Sagunto, a town in Spain. He played for two main clubs during his career: Sporting de Gijón and Real Madrid.
Starting at Sporting Gijón
In his second year as a professional, Antonio helped Sporting de Gijón finish second in La Liga. This was a great achievement for the team. He became a very important player in their defense for many seasons.
He scored nine goals in his last two years with Sporting Gijón. This showed he was not just a defender but also a goal threat!
Moving to Real Madrid
Because of his great skills, Antonio moved to the giant club Real Madrid. In his first season there (1985–86), he scored five goals. That year, Real Madrid won both the La Liga title and the UEFA Cup.
However, Antonio suffered a serious injury while playing for the national team. This injury forced him to retire from football in 1988. He was only 31 years old. He played 223 games in Spain's top league and scored 24 goals.
Coaching After Playing
After retiring as a player, Antonio became a football coach. He even coached his first club, Sporting de Gijón.
Antonio Maceda's International Career
Antonio Maceda played 36 games for the Spanish national team. He scored eight goals for his country. He played in three big tournaments: the 1982 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 1984, and the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Memorable Moments in Euro 1984
During the qualifying games for Euro 1984, Antonio scored two goals. These goals came in a famous match where Spain beat Malta 12–1. This huge win helped Spain qualify for the tournament.
In Euro 1984, which was held in France, Antonio scored a very important goal. He headed the winning goal in the 89th minute against West Germany. West Germany was a very strong team and the defending European champions. This goal sent Spain to the semi-finals!
In the semi-final, Spain played against Denmark. Antonio scored again in this match. Spain won the game after a penalty shootout. Sadly, Antonio missed the final against France because he was suspended.
Debut and Retirement
Antonio made his first appearance for Spain on March 25, 1981. It was a friendly game against England at Wembley Stadium. Spain won 2–1, which was the first time they had ever won at Wembley!
He stopped playing for the national team after the 1986 World Cup. This was due to the serious injury he suffered.
International Goals for Spain
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 17 November 1982 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Republic of Ireland |  Republic of Ireland |
1–1 | 3–3 | Euro 1984 qualifying |
| 2. | 29 May 1983 | Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland |  Iceland |
0–1 | 0–1 | Euro 1984 qualifying |
| 3. | 21 December 1983 | Benito Villamarín, Seville, Spain |  Malta |
6–1 | 12–1 | Euro 1984 qualifying |
| 4. | 7–1 | |||||
| 5. | 29 February 1984 | National, Luxembourg, Luxembourg |  Luxembourg |
0–1 | 0–1 | Friendly |
| 6. | 20 June 1984 | Parc des Princes, Paris, France |  West Germany |
0–1 | 0–1 | UEFA Euro 1984 |
| 7. | 24 June 1984 | Gerland, Lyon, France |  Denmark |
1–1 | 1–1 | UEFA Euro 1984 |
| 8. | 19 February 1986 | Martínez Valero, Elche, Spain |  Belgium |
3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Honours and Achievements
Antonio Maceda won several important titles during his playing career.
Club Honours
- Real Madrid
International Honours
- Spain
- UEFA European Championship:
- Runner-up in 1984
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Maceda para niños
