


Francis Manuel Mac Allister (born 30 October 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Instituto, on loan from Argentinos Juniors.
Career
Mac Allister, like his two brothers, started his career with Argentinos Juniors. Mac Allister's debut for the club came on 15 May 2016 in an Argentine Primera División draw with Lanús. He made a second appearance six days later, against Atlético de Rafaela, in a season which ended in relegation for Argentinos. In the following season, Mac Allister joined Boca Unidos of Primera B Nacional on loan. His first appearance for Boca was in a 0–0 with Flandria on 8 October, prior to scoring his first goal in November versus Independiente Rivadavia. He returned to Argentinos in 2017, going on to appear sixty-seven times.
In November 2020, Mac Allister signed for fellow Primera División side Talleres. In June 2022, Mac Allister moved to fellow league club Rosario Central.
Personal life
Mac Allister is of predominantly Irish descent, with his ancestry traced back to Donabate, County Dublin. He also has some Italian ancestry through his maternal grandmother, whose roots trace back to Belmonte del Sannio, Isernia.
Mac Allister's two younger brothers, Kevin and Alexis, are also professional footballers; Alexis is a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner with Argentina. They are the sons of Carlos Mac Allister and nephews of Patricio Mac Allister. His cousin Luciano Guaycochea is also a professional footballer.
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Season Stats
18 appearances in the current 2025 Season
0 goals scored in the current 2025 Season
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Milestones
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