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Benni McCarthy, South Africa footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy
South Africa
12 November 1977
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Benni McCarthy is a South African professional soccer coach and former player who is currently the manager of the Kenya national football team. A former forward, McCarthy is the South Africa national team's all-time top scorer with 31 goals. He is also the only South African to have won the UEFA Champions League, doing so with Porto in 2004. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest South African players of all time.

McCarthy previously worked as the head coach of South African Premier Division sides Cape Town City and AmaZulu, and as striker's coach at Premier League club Manchester United.

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📋 Profile & Career

: McCarthy warming up for West Ham United in 2010
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Benedict Saul McCarthy
Date of birth: (1977-11-12) 12 November 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position: Forward
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Kenya (manager)
⚽ Youth career:
: Young Pirates
: Crusaders
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1997: Seven Stars 49 (42)
1996–1997: → Cape Town Spurs (loan) 7 (3)
1997–1999: Ajax 36 (20)
1999–2003: Celta Vigo 66 (10)
2003–2006: Porto 85 (46)
2006–2010: Blackburn Rovers 109 (37)
2010–2011: West Ham United 11 (0)
2011–2013: Orlando Pirates 24 (10)
Total: 387 (168)
⚽ International career:
South Africa U23 13
1997–2012: South Africa 79 (31)
⚽ Managerial career:
2017–2019: Cape Town City
2020–2022: AmaZulu
2025–: Kenya

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Channel Image Benni McCarthy vs Liverpool (Scores winning goal)
3 years ago • 14.67K views
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Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy Sends Message to Ryan Ogam After Loan Move to Belgian Side - Pulse Sports Kenya

Blackburn Rovers: Benni McCarthy wants to return 'home' as head coach - BBC

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  • Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

'Kenya must back Benni McCarthy to avoid AFCON 2027 embarrassment' - Victor Wanyama warns - Mozzart Sport Kenya

Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy dismisses AFCON semi-final demands as "unrealistic" - The Eastleigh Voice

Benni McCarthy Career Stats - Premier League - ESPN

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  • Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:46:42 GMT

Benni McCarthy and Quinton Fortune fume over officiating in Argentina's controversial win against Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - 'We just have to sit here and lie and make up stuff!' - Goal.com

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  • Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:02:18 GMT

Kenya coach Benni McCarthy summons five new faces for friendlies - Flashscore.com

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Benni McCarthy Names Morocco's Biggest Mistake Against France: 'Too Much Respect' - Pulse Sports Kenya

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