Celta Vigo & South Africa
Birthdate: November 12, 1977
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 184 cms
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 26 caps, 13 goals (as of June 13, 2000)
International Debut: June 4, 1997 vs. Holland (L 0:2)
Has proved to be a key striker for the Bafana Bafana. He was given his chance by Jomo Sono, caretaker coach during this year's African Nations Cup. McCarthy was joint top scorer in the African Cup in Burkina Faso with seven, including four against Namibia. The 6ft forward joined Ajax from Cape Town Seven Stars and shone with his pace and tight control as well as his goalscoring capacity (20 goals in 36 games, being a substitute player!). Nicknamed "Benni". Moved to Celta Vigo for 6.31 millions of dollars.
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