Fabian McCarthy: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Fabian McCarthy: profile

Fabian McCarthy (born 13 May 1977 in Vryburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.

McCarthy started out at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in 1997. He played for 6 clubs between 1997 and 2011. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2003–2008), where he made 120 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 285 appearances and 6 goals.

At international level, McCarthy represented South Africa (1999–2001), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1999 (aged about 22)
Club career: 1997–2011 (15 seasons)
Club goals per game: 0.02 (6 in 285)
Height: 178 cm — taller than 55% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Javier Balboa (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–2000	Bloemfontein Celtic F.C.	Premier Soccer League	67	1
2000–2003	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	65	1
2003–2008	Kaizer Chiefs F.C.	Premier Soccer League	120	4
2008–2010	Moroka Swallows F.C.	Premier Soccer League	16	0
2010–2011	Maritzburg United F.C.	National First Division	6	0
2011	Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C.	National First Division	11	0
	Total		285	6

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1999–2001	South Africa	Senior	10	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Fabian McCarthy?

Fabian McCarthy was born on 13 May 1977, which makes him 49 years old.

Where was Fabian McCarthy born?

Fabian McCarthy was born in Vryburg, South Africa.

Which national team does Fabian McCarthy play for?

Fabian McCarthy played international football for South Africa. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Fabian McCarthy played for?

Fabian McCarthy's recorded clubs are Bloemfontein Celtic F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C., Maritzburg United F.C. and Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C..

How tall is Fabian McCarthy?

Fabian McCarthy is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Fabian McCarthy play?

Fabian McCarthy played as a defender.