Mark Fish
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Mark Fish: profile
Mark Fish (born 14 March 1974 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Fish made the step into senior football with Jomo Cosmos F.C. in 1991. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1991 and 2011. His most appearances came at Orlando Pirates F.C. (1993–1996), where he made 110 appearances and scored 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 386 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Fish represented South Africa (1993–2004), earning 62 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 27 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1993 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2011 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Italy and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (21 in 386)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 90% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Jomo Cosmos F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Matthew Booth, Delvin N'Dinga and Fashion Sakala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1993 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 55 | 3 |
| 1993–1996 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 110 | 11 |
| 1996–1997 |  SS Lazio |
Serie A | 15 | 1 |
| 1997–2000 |  Bolton Wanderers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 103 | 3 |
| 2000–2005 | Charlton Athletic F.C. |
EFL Championship | 102 | 3 |
| 2005 | Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| 2007–2011 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 386 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2004 | South Africa |
Senior | 62 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jan 1996 | South Africa 2–1 Algeria | 72 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 15 Jun 1996 | South Africa 3–0 Malawi | 38 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Mark Fish?
Mark Fish was born on 14 March 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Mark Fish born?
Mark Fish was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Mark Fish play for?
Mark Fish played international football for South Africa. He has 62 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mark Fish played for?
Mark Fish's recorded clubs are Jomo Cosmos F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., SS Lazio, Bolton Wanderers F.C., Charlton Athletic F.C. and Ipswich Town F.C..
How tall is Mark Fish?
Mark Fish is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Mark Fish play?
Mark Fish played as a defender.
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