Lucas Radebe
South African association football player
South Africa
Centre-back
Lucas Radebe: profile
Lucas Radebe (born 12 April 1969 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a centre-back.
Radebe started out at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. in 1989. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1989 and 2005. His most appearances came at Leeds United F.C. (1994–2005), where he made 201 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 314 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Radebe represented South Africa (1992–2003), earning 70 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Uruguay on 17 December 1997 (FIFA Confederations Cup).
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lyle Foster and Teko Modise.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2005 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (5 in 314)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 89% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Leeds United F.C. (1994)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eric Bailly, Jonathan Pitroipa and Simon Ngapandouetnbu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1994 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 113 | 5 |
| 1994–2005 |  Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 201 | 0 |
| Total | 314 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2003 | South Africa |
Senior | 70 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Dec 1997 | Uruguay 4–3 South Africa | 11 | FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 2 | 12 Jun 2002 | South Africa 2–3 Spain | 53 | FIFA World Cup |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lucas Radebe?
Lucas Radebe was born on 12 April 1969, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Lucas Radebe born?
Lucas Radebe was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Lucas Radebe play for?
Lucas Radebe played international football for South Africa. He has 70 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Lucas Radebe played for?
Lucas Radebe's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and Leeds United F.C..
How tall is Lucas Radebe?
Lucas Radebe is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Lucas Radebe play?
Lucas Radebe played as a centre-back.