Quinton Fortune
South African footballer
South Africa
Full-backMidfielder
Quinton Fortune: profile
Quinton Fortune (born 21 May 1977 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a full-back and midfielder.
Fortune made the step into senior football with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in 1991. He played for 11 clubs in 4 countries between 1991 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Manchester United F.C. (1999–2006): 76 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 178 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Fortune represented South Africa (1996–2005), earning 46 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Paraguay on 2 June 2002 (FIFA World Cup).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2002 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2010 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (13 in 178)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 60% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Royale Union Tubize-Braine (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- François Omam-Biyik, Abdoulay Diaby and Mamadou Bagayoko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1995 |  Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 1995 |  RCD Mallorca |
LaLiga 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996–1999 | Atlético Madrid |
La Liga | 6 | 0 |
| 1996–1999 | Atlético Madrid B |
Segunda División B | 61 | 6 |
| 1999–2006 | Manchester United F.C. |
Premier League | 76 | 5 |
| 2006–2007 | Bolton Wanderers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 6 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Sunderland A.F.C. |
Premier League | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 |  Brescia Calcio |
Serie A | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 |  Royale Union Tubize-Braine |
Challenger Pro League | 9 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Doncaster Rovers F.C. |
EFL League One | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 178 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2005 | South Africa |
Senior | 46 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Jun 2002 | Paraguay 2–2 South Africa | 90 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | 26 Mar 2005 | South Africa 2–1 Uganda | 21 (pen) | 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 Quinton Fortune?
Quinton Fortune was born on 21 May 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Quinton Fortune born?
Quinton Fortune was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Quinton Fortune play for?
Quinton Fortune played international football for South Africa. He has 46 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Quinton Fortune played for?
Quinton Fortune's recorded clubs are Tottenham Hotspur F.C., RCD Mallorca, Atlético Madrid, Atlético Madrid B, Manchester United F.C., Bolton Wanderers F.C., Sunderland A.F.C., Brescia Calcio, Sheffield United F.C., Royale Union Tubize-Braine and Doncaster Rovers F.C..
How tall is Quinton Fortune?
Quinton Fortune is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Quinton Fortune play?
Quinton Fortune played as a full-back and midfielder.
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