How many caps did Lucas Radebe win for South Africa?

Lucas Radebe won 70 caps for South Africa, scoring 2 goals.

What did Lucas Radebe win?

Lucas Radebe's recorded honours include Hall of Fame 2005.

Which clubs did Lucas Radebe play for?

Kaizer Chiefs (1989–1994), Leeds United (1994–2005).

Where does Lucas Radebe rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Lucas Radebe #2 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Icon tier.

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South Africa · 1996–2002

Lucas Radebe

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1969

Clubs

Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United

Honours

Hall of Fame 2005

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

When Nelson Mandela came to Leeds in April 2001 to collect the freedom of the city, he stopped in front of Radebe, said "Ah, Mthimkhulu", then turned to the crowd and called him his hero. He won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, captained South Africa at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups over 70 caps, wore the Leeds armband for seven years, and took FIFA's Fair Play Award in 2000. Career record: 70 caps and 2 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United; honours include Hall of Fame 2005.

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Career record

1989–1994	Kaizer Chiefs
1994–2005	Leeds United
South Africa	70 caps, 2 goals

Shared the era

South Africa legends whose careers overlapped Radebe's

The world's great CBs

Around Radebe in the almanac

One rank above: Benni McCarthy at #1.

One rank below: Steven Pienaar at #3.

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