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Benni McCarthy
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01 / South Africa · 1997–2012

Benni McCarthy

ST finisherclutch
Caps · South Africa
79
Goals · South Africa
31
Life
1977
Clubs
Cape Town Spurs, RC Celta de Vigo, Blackburn Rovers
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Bobo-Dioulasso, 16 February 1998: McCarthy scored in the 8th, 11th, 19th and 21st minutes against Namibia, four goals before the half hour at the Africa Cup of Nations. Career record: 79 caps and 31 goals for South Africa; club career at Cape Town Spurs, RC Celta de Vigo, Blackburn Rovers.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q214233
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Career record

1994–1996Cape Town Spurs
1995–1997Seven Stars
1996–1997Cape Town Spurs
1997–1999AFC Ajax
1999–2003RC Celta de Vigo
2002–2006FC Porto
2006–2010Blackburn Rovers
2010–2011West Ham United
2011–2013Orlando Pirates
South Africa79 caps, 31 goals

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Around McCarthy in the almanac

One rank below: Lucas Radebe at #2.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.

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