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South Africa · 1992–96 · CM
The terraces called him 16V, after the fastest engine on the road, and on 7 July 1992 at Kings Park he settled South Africa's first sanctioned international in decades with an 82nd minute penalty against Cameroon. He won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations at home, robbing two Tunisians in the final to lay on both of Mark Williams' goals, and collected the rest of his medals with Kaizer Chiefs, where he spent most of his career. Career record: 50 caps and 9 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Ferro Carril Oeste, Columbus Crew.
South Africa · 1996–2002 · CB
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.
The almanac puts Lucas Radebe ahead by 4 rating points, 87 against 83.
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