Club Social y Deportivo Macará
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Club Social y Deportivo Macará is a professional football club based in Ambato, Ecuador
. Their home stadium is Bellavista
, which they share with city rivals Técnico Universitario
.
They offered the presidency to Mr. Jorge Vicente Alvarez, and he pronounced the following words: "Del Carchi al Macará... Macará ganará" (From Carchi to Macará... Macará will win); thus accepting the position.
Great Players in the late 60's and early and mid 70's such as Italo Estupiñan
, Rómulo Dudar Mina and Polo Carrera
made the team protagonist, although they would see themselves relegated in 1978. They would eventually be back in Primera A.
, fellow countryman and international Juan Martín Caballero, Uruguayan playmaker Rodolfo Abalde and leading Ecuadorian players as Geovanny Mera, Jorge Alvear, Angel Buenaño, Juan Carlos Suárez, Ricardo Porras and Milton Rodríguez; the team became serious title contenders in the late 80's; and, although never becoming champions they were recognized as a great national footballing side that would several times maul the country's greatest teams as Barcelona
and Liga, and classic rivals Técnico Universitario.
In 1998 the club won the second division championship, and was promoted to Primera A, under chairman Miller Salazar. The team secured their permanence for the 2000 season and center forward Christian José Bottero finished as the 1999's Primera A Top Scorer. They also had a good group pf players including Daniel Garrido, John Ordoñez, Lino Sánchez and Héctor Lautaro Chiriboga, that would remain for next season. However, Ecuadorian economic crisis of 1999 and 2000 was a painful hit for the club, added that key player Lino Sánchez suffered an injury that would finish his career in 2000. Then, it proved too mch for a team that had to sell at the beginning of 2002 their stars Garrido and Patricio Urrutia
to stay in Primera A until the finish of the year.
After that, Miller Salazar declined as chairman, and would be succeeded by young businessman Ricardo Callejas. Who would bring fresh and needed investment and financial management to make the team acquire fine players in Matías Urbano
and Oscar Pacheco, among others. However, the club sold Urbano to Deportivo Quito by midyear, due to the players upper level (he couldn't be playing for a lower division league). The team earned promotion for the 2004 season.
2004 was a discrete year, because, although having good players in Cristian Mora
and Oscar Monge, among others; it got difficult for the team to reach the last 6's group for contending for the title; and expenditure for bringing renowned coach Dussan Draskovic wouldn't succeed as expected.
The 2005 season saw the team relegated, and they would be back again to first division by 2007.
Considering that, next tournament would be much more competitive, given that there will be 2 more teams, game attendance is a must, because it's key to a team's spirit and positive attitude on the field, as well as from the city's business community where Macará has many fans and which could be a positive contributor in order to form a strong, competitive group of players.
For 2008 Macará hired Colombian coach Jaime De La Pava
to the club, and renewed a noticeable part of the squad. They saw three of their bests players leave the club, Luis Miguel Garcés
went to cashed-up Barcelona, Mariano Mina
transferred to Deportivo Cuenca
and Christian Botero switched to Universidad Católica
, for playing few months before going into retirement (and swiftly returning to Macará as an academy coach).
The team struggled for the major part of the first semester, which meant repeated fates for successively fired coaches De La Pava and Argentinian Jorge García
.
For the second part of the year, and with the arrival of Mario Jaquet to lead the coaching staff; Macará gained impressive great shape to secure first place of their qualification group, and, consequently, earned themselves a place for the finals, something not achieved since 1989. However, Macará couldn't qualify for the Copa Libertadores de América. Jaquet was later confirmed as first team coach for the 2009 season.
are called Los Ultras. Ferment during home games, they are also known to follow the team to different cities. The MacAra family who live mainly in Scotland, but include others in Ireland, Poland and the USA are also big fans.
with other clubs in Ambato. Their original rival was América de Ambato. But as América descended in the Ecuadorian soccer pyramid, the team developed a new rivalry with Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario
. Matches between
Macará and Técnico U. are known as El Clásico Ambateño (The Ambato Derby). Both teams use the same stadium, which fills up during matches. Fans of Macará are situated on the western side of the Bellevista, and Técnico U. on the other. Episodes of violence between fans of both teams are rare, but have been known to happen.
Another rival of Macara is Centro Deportivo Olmedo
from the city of Riobamba
which is located close to Ambato.
since 2009; being finished the deal the team had with Astro.
Historically, Macará has had their kit produced by local and national manufacturers, but since late 90's it has varied from almost a brand per year. These include: Marathon Sports
, Puma
, Diadora
, Le Coq Sportif
, Joma
and Astro.
The majors sponsor areUniversidad Tecnológica Indoamérica, local footwear company Venus, Makrotubo, L. Gilbert, Hotel Casino Emperador and Ecuavisa
, who also broadcasts the team's home games.
As for the kit producers, it is also common that sponsorship deals vary from year to year, being within the most recent main sponsors Cerveza Pilsener
, Banco del Pichincha
, Mazda
, Sunny Juices and Daihatsu.
Héctor Lautaro Chiriboga Jacinto Espinoza Italo Estupiñán
Luis Miguel Garcés
Daniel Garrido Ivan Kaviedes
Geovanny Mera Rómulo Dudar Mina
Cristian Mora
Carlos Quevedo Patricio Urrutia
Christian José Bottero Teodoro Jauch Matías Urbano
Juan Martín Caballero Germán Leguía
Rodolfo Abalde Washington Aires
Christian José Bottero (1999)
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. Their home stadium is Bellavista
Estadio Bellavista
Estadio Bellavista is a multi-use stadium in Ambato, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Macará and Técnico Universitario. The stadium holds 20,000 spectators and is located on Bolivariana Avenue, a main thoroughfare through the city of...
, which they share with city rivals Técnico Universitario
Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario
Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario is a football club based in Ambato, Ecuador. Their city rivals are Macará.-Honors:*Serie A**Runner-up : 1978, 1980*Serie B**Winner : 1977 E2, 1981 E2, 1999, 2002, 2011...
.
Foundation
In July 1939, a group of young students from Colegio Nacional Bolívar gathered to form an independent sporting club, and they shortly after entered a quick tournament, carrying the name 'Independiente'. However, in searching for further guidance, they talked to Army Captain Galo Molina (a student's relative) and all of them formed Macará, naming the team after Ecuador's southern army stronghold.They offered the presidency to Mr. Jorge Vicente Alvarez, and he pronounced the following words: "Del Carchi al Macará... Macará ganará" (From Carchi to Macará... Macará will win); thus accepting the position.
The beginning of Primera A
Whilst Macará was a protagonist in the Ecuadorian Regional Tournaments, the introduction of a National Championship saw them struggle to find a place among the best for the early 60's. It took a while for the team to become strong and earn a permanent place in Primera A.Great Players in the late 60's and early and mid 70's such as Italo Estupiñan
Ítalo Estupiñán
Italo Estupiñán is a retired footballer from Ecuador, who played as a forward during his career. He obtained 14 caps for the Ecuador national football team during the 1980s, scoring 2 goals.-Clubs:...
, Rómulo Dudar Mina and Polo Carrera
Polo Carrera
Paúl Fernando Carrera Velasteguí, known better as Polo Carrera , is a retired Ecuadorian football player and former manager...
made the team protagonist, although they would see themselves relegated in 1978. They would eventually be back in Primera A.
80's Decade: The peak
With classy players as Peruvian all-time great Germán LeguíaGermán Leguía
Germán Carlos Leguía Dragó A.K.A. "Cocoliche" is a retired professional football striker and midfielder from Peru...
, fellow countryman and international Juan Martín Caballero, Uruguayan playmaker Rodolfo Abalde and leading Ecuadorian players as Geovanny Mera, Jorge Alvear, Angel Buenaño, Juan Carlos Suárez, Ricardo Porras and Milton Rodríguez; the team became serious title contenders in the late 80's; and, although never becoming champions they were recognized as a great national footballing side that would several times maul the country's greatest teams as Barcelona
Barcelona Sporting Club
Barcelona Sporting Club is an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil, known best for its professional football team. They currently play in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of football in the country, and hold the distinction of being the only team to have never been relegated.With...
and Liga, and classic rivals Técnico Universitario.
The team since 1990
In early 90's the team lost consistence and would eventually get relegated to Primera B in 1994, and to Segunda Categoría in 1995, category in which the team would stay for one season.In 1998 the club won the second division championship, and was promoted to Primera A, under chairman Miller Salazar. The team secured their permanence for the 2000 season and center forward Christian José Bottero finished as the 1999's Primera A Top Scorer. They also had a good group pf players including Daniel Garrido, John Ordoñez, Lino Sánchez and Héctor Lautaro Chiriboga, that would remain for next season. However, Ecuadorian economic crisis of 1999 and 2000 was a painful hit for the club, added that key player Lino Sánchez suffered an injury that would finish his career in 2000. Then, it proved too mch for a team that had to sell at the beginning of 2002 their stars Garrido and Patricio Urrutia
Patricio Urrutia
Patricio Javier Urrutia Espinoza, nicknamed Pato , is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for LDU Quito and the Ecuadorian national team.-Early career:...
to stay in Primera A until the finish of the year.
After that, Miller Salazar declined as chairman, and would be succeeded by young businessman Ricardo Callejas. Who would bring fresh and needed investment and financial management to make the team acquire fine players in Matías Urbano
Matías Urbano
Matías Héctor Sebastián Urbano is an Argentine striker who currently plays for Unión San Felipe in the Chilean Primera División....
and Oscar Pacheco, among others. However, the club sold Urbano to Deportivo Quito by midyear, due to the players upper level (he couldn't be playing for a lower division league). The team earned promotion for the 2004 season.
2004 was a discrete year, because, although having good players in Cristian Mora
Cristian Mora
Cristian Rafael Mora Medrano is an Ecuadorian football goalkeeper who plays for Universidad Católica.-Club career:...
and Oscar Monge, among others; it got difficult for the team to reach the last 6's group for contending for the title; and expenditure for bringing renowned coach Dussan Draskovic wouldn't succeed as expected.
The 2005 season saw the team relegated, and they would be back again to first division by 2007.
Today
For the second half of the Ecuadorian Campeonato Nacional in 2007 Macará started with Roque Raúl Alfaro as coach, but lack of positive results had him and the team in a very difficult position. The base of national players had a fairly good performance in most of the games, particularly Luís M. Garcés, Marvín Pita and goalkeeper Jacinto Espinoza, not to mention U18 players, one of which just returned form the Panamerican Games in Rio de Janeiro with a gold medal; but the problem wasn't the nationals, the problems came from the foreign legion, with the exception of defender Matías Gonzáles, who even scored a few times, the rest where a disappointment. Paraguayan striker Fabio Escobar was unstable, some games he had solid performances, like the one against Barcelona S.C in Guayaquil, where he performed his tactic role of distracting the opposites´ defense very well, but when it came to scoring, he wasted most of his chances, but to be fair, it might have been more the coaches fault for giving him duties he was not used to. Worst case was Mariano Monroy, he never found his place on the field and he looked lost in every single game he played; Lezcano wasn't everything the team needed him to be. With that scenario, team's management decided it was time to part ways with Roque Raúl Alfaro. After he left, they signed Argentinian Raúl Urquiza, who did a much better job on the last strecht of the tournament, lining up players that were overlooked by the former coach and contributing to the development of a more effective play, which reached its peak at Ibarra's Olympic Stadium on 3 October 2007, when Macara's offensive power burst in full force, scoring 4 goals in the first half and receiving just 1 in the second. Now, both teams were at risk of descending to section B of Ecuadorian first division, Macará had a better goal difference and there was still one more game left, another very favourable fact was that Imbabura had to play away against Deportivo Azogues in the south part of the country and Macará was hosting Emelec in Bellevista Stadium in Ambato. With a large number of fans cheering for them on 7 October 2007 and confirming their good moment, they defeated Emelec 2-0 and Macará had for the second year in a row, kept its place on the premier section of Ecuador's Campeonato Nacional.Considering that, next tournament would be much more competitive, given that there will be 2 more teams, game attendance is a must, because it's key to a team's spirit and positive attitude on the field, as well as from the city's business community where Macará has many fans and which could be a positive contributor in order to form a strong, competitive group of players.
For 2008 Macará hired Colombian coach Jaime De La Pava
Jaime de la Pava
Jaime de la Pava, is a Colombian football manager and the current manager of Honduran club Motagua. De la Pava won three consecutive league titles, all of them with América de Cali in 2000, 2001, and 2002. He also won a Copa Merconorte in 1999. He is currently coaching Deportivo cali-References:...
to the club, and renewed a noticeable part of the squad. They saw three of their bests players leave the club, Luis Miguel Garcés
Luis Miguel Garcés
Luis Miguel Garcés is an Ecuadorian footballer. He currently plays for Barcelona.-External links:**...
went to cashed-up Barcelona, Mariano Mina
Mariano Mina
Mariano Mina is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a center back for the top level Ecuadorian club Emelec.-Career:He started his career in several lower division teams before being signed in 2004 by then first division club Aucas, however he never played one match with Aucas which gave it away...
transferred to Deportivo Cuenca
Club Deportivo Cuenca
Club Deportivo Cuenca is a Ecuadorian football club based in Cuenca. They currently play in the Serie A, the top-flight football league in the country, and is one of two clubs from Cuenca to have played in the top-flight ....
and Christian Botero switched to Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a football club based in Quito, Ecuador.-History:Universidad Católica was originally founded as a university football team for Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, a Catholic university in Quito. In 1962, they won the inter-university championship...
, for playing few months before going into retirement (and swiftly returning to Macará as an academy coach).
The team struggled for the major part of the first semester, which meant repeated fates for successively fired coaches De La Pava and Argentinian Jorge García
Jorge Alberto García
Jorge Alberto García is a former Argentine football player and manager. He won two league titles in Argentina with Rosario Central in 1980 and River Plate in 1981. He also played for San Lorenzo and Unión de Santa Fe. After retiring as a player García want on to become a football coach in El...
.
For the second part of the year, and with the arrival of Mario Jaquet to lead the coaching staff; Macará gained impressive great shape to secure first place of their qualification group, and, consequently, earned themselves a place for the finals, something not achieved since 1989. However, Macará couldn't qualify for the Copa Libertadores de América. Jaquet was later confirmed as first team coach for the 2009 season.
Fans
As one of the oldest teams in Ambato, Macará has substantial fan base in the city. The team's ultrasUltras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
are called Los Ultras. Ferment during home games, they are also known to follow the team to different cities. The MacAra family who live mainly in Scotland, but include others in Ireland, Poland and the USA are also big fans.
Rivalries
Macará has a long history of crosstown rivalriesLocal derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
with other clubs in Ambato. Their original rival was América de Ambato. But as América descended in the Ecuadorian soccer pyramid, the team developed a new rivalry with Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario
Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario
Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario is a football club based in Ambato, Ecuador. Their city rivals are Macará.-Honors:*Serie A**Runner-up : 1978, 1980*Serie B**Winner : 1977 E2, 1981 E2, 1999, 2002, 2011...
. Matches between
Macará and Técnico U. are known as El Clásico Ambateño (The Ambato Derby). Both teams use the same stadium, which fills up during matches. Fans of Macará are situated on the western side of the Bellevista, and Técnico U. on the other. Episodes of violence between fans of both teams are rare, but have been known to happen.
Another rival of Macara is Centro Deportivo Olmedo
Centro Deportivo Olmedo
Centro Deportivo Olmedo is a professional football club based in Riobamba, Ecuador. They currently play in the Serie A, Ecuador's top level of professional football....
from the city of Riobamba
Riobamba
Riobamba is the capital of the Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, which is located at the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is south of Ecuador's capital Quito and located at 2754 m on the Avenue of the Volcanoes...
which is located close to Ambato.
Kit
Macará's kit manufacturer is Marathon SportsMarathon Sports
Marathon Sports is an Ecuadorian based athletic company that distributes athletic equipment to sports teams founded in May 1988 by Rodrigo Ribadeinera. It currently provides uniforms to Ecuador and Bolivia. Their slogan is "La piel de tu pais".-History:...
since 2009; being finished the deal the team had with Astro.
Historically, Macará has had their kit produced by local and national manufacturers, but since late 90's it has varied from almost a brand per year. These include: Marathon Sports
Marathon Sports
Marathon Sports is an Ecuadorian based athletic company that distributes athletic equipment to sports teams founded in May 1988 by Rodrigo Ribadeinera. It currently provides uniforms to Ecuador and Bolivia. Their slogan is "La piel de tu pais".-History:...
, Puma
PUMA AG
Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two...
, Diadora
Diadora
Diadora is an Italian football, tennis, running, cycling, rugby, athletic shoe, clothing, and fashion accessory manufacturer with locations in Italy, the United States, and Hong Kong.-History:...
, Le Coq Sportif
Le Coq Sportif
Le Coq Sportif is a French company producing sports equipment such as shoes, shorts, and T-shirts. It was founded in 1882 by Émile Camuset, but the first clothing items branded with the rooster appeared in 1948...
, Joma
Joma
Joma is a Spanish sports apparel manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, running and tennis. Its headquarters are located in the city of Toledo, Spain....
and Astro.
The majors sponsor areUniversidad Tecnológica Indoamérica, local footwear company Venus, Makrotubo, L. Gilbert, Hotel Casino Emperador and Ecuavisa
Ecuavisa
Ecuavisa is one of the major television networks in the Republic of Ecuador.Since the start of their transmissions, on March 1st of 1967, the channel is one of the major networks and biggest of Ecuador, It broadcasts on channel 8 in Quito and on channel 2 in Guayaquil...
, who also broadcasts the team's home games.
As for the kit producers, it is also common that sponsorship deals vary from year to year, being within the most recent main sponsors Cerveza Pilsener
Cerveza Pilsener
Cerveza Pilsener is a beer produced in Ecuador by La Cervecería Nacional de Guayaquil....
, Banco del Pichincha
Banco del Pichincha
The Banco del Pichincha is the largest private bank in Ecuador, by capitalization and by number of depositors. It is the primary bank of the Pichincha Group , a business group that includes the companies associated with the bank and businesses related to Fidel Egas Grijalva and his family, which...
, Mazda
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
, Sunny Juices and Daihatsu.
Achievements
- Serie B
- Winners (3): 1971, 1998, 2005
- Runners-up (2): 1973, 2003
- Campeonato Profesional Interandino
- Winners (1): 1959
Current squad
Noted players
Jorge Alvear Luis BolañosLuis Bolaños
Luis Alberto Chucho Bolaños León is an Ecuadorian football midfielder who plays for LDU Quito and the Ecuadorian national team.-Club career:...
Héctor Lautaro Chiriboga Jacinto Espinoza Italo Estupiñán
Ítalo Estupiñán
Italo Estupiñán is a retired footballer from Ecuador, who played as a forward during his career. He obtained 14 caps for the Ecuador national football team during the 1980s, scoring 2 goals.-Clubs:...
Luis Miguel Garcés
Luis Miguel Garcés
Luis Miguel Garcés is an Ecuadorian footballer. He currently plays for Barcelona.-External links:**...
Daniel Garrido Ivan Kaviedes
Iván Kaviedes
Jaime Iván Kaviedes Llorenty is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for El Nacional. He is one of the leading players in Ecuadorian football.-Playing style:...
Geovanny Mera Rómulo Dudar Mina
Cristian Mora
Cristian Mora
Cristian Rafael Mora Medrano is an Ecuadorian football goalkeeper who plays for Universidad Católica.-Club career:...
Carlos Quevedo Patricio Urrutia
Patricio Urrutia
Patricio Javier Urrutia Espinoza, nicknamed Pato , is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for LDU Quito and the Ecuadorian national team.-Early career:...
Christian José Bottero Teodoro Jauch Matías UrbanoMatías Urbano
Matías Héctor Sebastián Urbano is an Argentine striker who currently plays for Unión San Felipe in the Chilean Primera División....
Juan Martín Caballero Germán Leguía
Germán Leguía
Germán Carlos Leguía Dragó A.K.A. "Cocoliche" is a retired professional football striker and midfielder from Peru...
Rodolfo Abalde Washington Aires
Top scorers
Macará has had two players become the top scorer in the national championship. They are: Rómulo Dudar Mina (1970) Christian José Bottero (1999)