Benni McCarthy

Legend ST, also SS Right-footed finisherclutch

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1977

Clubs

Cape Town Spurs, RC Celta de Vigo, Blackburn Rovers

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for finishing, technique and big club moments. Biggest achievements: 2004 Champions League winner with Porto, South Africa's record scorer, successful years in La Liga and the Premier League.

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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.