Alberto Macías Hernández (born 28 December 1969) is a Mexican former professional

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who played as a defender. A tall center back nicknamed "El Flaco," Macías spent most of his career at

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after breaking into the team in 1991.MedioTiempo
"Alberto Macías - San Luis"
Retrieved on January 12, 2013. He became a starter in 1992 and, after playing infrequently the next three years, returned to the starting lineup in 1996. Playing alongside teammates such as Salvador Carmona under the guidance of coach

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, Macías formed a key part of the defensive line that helped Toluca to league titles in the Verano 1998, Verano 1999, and Verano 2000 seasons. He also provided a strong threat in the air, scoring 11 total goals in the three championship campaigns. In 2000, he moved to

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, later playing for

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, Atlante, and San Luis. The Clausura 2004 campaign, with San Luis, was the last for Macías in the Mexican top flight. Macías was a member of the

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competing at the

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, appearing in all three matches. He also earned four caps for the national A-side, making his debut on November 15, 2000, in a World Cup qualifying match against

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, substituting Ramón Ramírez in the 76th minute. With former Toluca coach Meza at the helm, Macías got an opportunity with the full national team, but the rise of young

Rafael Márquez Rafael Márquez Álvarez (; born 13 February 1979) is a Mexican football coach and former player who played as a defender. He is currently the assistant coach of the Mexico national team. Nicknamed '' El Káiser'', he is regarded as the bes ...

to join veteran

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in central defense made his task difficult. Macías earned his final cap on February 28, 2001, in a 2–0 loss to the

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to begin the final round of qualifiers for the

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.FIFA
"Match Report USA - Mexico 2:0"
. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Macias, Alberto 1969 births Living people Mexico men's international footballers Men's association football defenders Olympic footballers for Mexico Footballers at the 1992 Summer Olympics Atlas F.C. footballers Cruz Azul footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Atlante F.C. footballers Club América footballers San Luis F.C. players Footballers from Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexican men's footballers 20th-century Mexican sportsmen