How many caps did Lucas Radebe win for South Africa?

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

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.

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02 / South Africa · 1992–2003

Lucas Radebe

CB leaderanchor

Caps · South Africa

Goals · South Africa

Life

1969

Clubs

Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United

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. Career record: 70 caps and 2 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

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

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · South Africa checked 4 October 2026
Goals · South Africa checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

South Africa legends whose careers overlapped Radebe's

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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.

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