How many caps did Mark Fish win for South Africa?

Mark Fish won 62 caps for South Africa, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Mark Fish play for?

Jomo Cosmos (1991–1993), Orlando Pirates (1993–1996), SS Lazio (1996–1997), Bolton Wanderers (1997–2000), Charlton Athletic (2000–2005), Ipswich Town (2005–2005), Jomo Cosmos (2007–2011).

Where does Mark Fish rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Mark Fish #7 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time.

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07 / South Africa · 1993–2004

Mark Fish

CB sweeper

Caps · South Africa

Goals · South Africa

Life

1974

Clubs

Orlando Pirates, Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The quarter-final against Algeria in January 1996 was goalless into the 72nd minute when Fish, a centre back, scored the first goal of a night that ended 2-1 to South Africa. Career record: 62 caps and 2 goals for South Africa; club career at Orlando Pirates, Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q782605

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Career record

1991–1993	Jomo Cosmos
1993–1996	Orlando Pirates
1996–1997	SS Lazio
1997–2000	Bolton Wanderers
2000–2005	Charlton Athletic
2005–2005	Ipswich Town
2007–2011	Jomo Cosmos
South Africa	62 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 Fish's

The world's great CBs

Around Fish in the almanac

One rank above: Jomo Sono at #6.

One rank below: Shaun Bartlett at #8.

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

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