Benni Mccarthy Biography
Benni Mccarthy is an accomplished South African coach and former footballer who was selected head coach of the Durban-based PSL team, AmaZulu Football Club on 14 December 2020. McCarthy is the South Africa national team’s all-time top scorer with 31 goals. He is also the only South African to win the UEFA Champions League, doing so with Porto in 2003–04.
Benni Mccarthy Age
Mccarthy is 43 years old as of 2020, he was born Benedict Saul “Benni” McCarthy on November 12, 1977, in Cape Town, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on November 12, every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.
Benni Mccarthy Height
Mccarthy stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Benni Mccarthy Weight
Mccarthy Weighs 87 kilograms in 2021. Known for his soccer skills, Mccarthy has dark brown eyes and his hair color is black.
Benni Mccarthy Education
McCarthy was raised in Hanover Park on the Cape Town Flats. His residence is known for its high rate of unemployment and gang violence. He admitted that he used to steal fruits from people’s farms and was rarely caught since he was fast. He started playing at a local club managed by his uncles called Young Pirates. He was signed by a club called Seven Stars when he was 17 years old.
Benni McCarthy Family
Benni McCarthy Parents and Siblings
McCarthy was born to Dudley McCarthy(father) and Dora McCarthy(mother) in Cape Town. He was raised together with his two brothers and his sister. Football runs in the family as his older brother Jerome MacCarthy was a professional football player who played for Manning Rangers and Kaizer Chiefs. His younger brother Mark played college soccer at Franklin Pierce University in the United States.
Benni McCarthy Wife
McCarthy married Maria Santos from Spain from 2000 until they separated in 2007. He later married Stacey Munro a Scottish model in May 2014. Further information concerning McCarthy’s second spouse Stacey Munro in detail will be updated once available.
Benni McCarthy Children
McCarthy has three daughters with her ex-wife Santos called: Minna, Mya, and Allegra. He has a daughter with Munro called Lima Rose and together they welcomed a son in 2019.
Benni Mccarthy Net Worth
Mccarthy has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a coach and former footballer. Through his various sources of income, Mccarthy has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Benni Mccarthy Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mccarthy.
Benni Mccarthy Wikipedia
- Full Names: Benedict Saul “Benni” McCarthy.
- Popular As: Benni Mccarthy.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Coach & Former Footballer.
- Nationality: South African.
- Race / Ethnicity: Black.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Benni Mccarthy Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 43 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.
- Date of Birth: November 12, 1977.
- Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa.
- Birthday: November 12.
Benni Mccarthy Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).
- Weight: 87 kilograms in 2021.
- Eye Color: Dark Brown.
- Hair Color: Black.
Benni Mccarthy Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Dudley McCarthy.
- Mother: Dora McCarthy.
- Siblings (Brothers): Two.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Stacey Munro.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
- Children: Three.
Benni Mccarthy Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $16 million dollars as of 2021.
- Salary: Pending Update.
- Source of Income: Career as a Football Coach.
Benni Mccarthy House and Cars
- Place of living: South Africa.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.
Benni Mccarthy Career
Mccarthy debuts his official football profession at Seven Stars where he played in an under-17s cup final. His prowess in goal scoring earned him a transfer to Cape Town Spurs. Cape Town Spurs later merged with Seven Stars to form Ajax Cape Town, a club originally from Dutch, Netherlands.
Benni McCarthy Ajax: Netherlands
Mccarthy joined Ajax after an impressive performance at the African Youth Championship and FIFA World Youth Championship in Malaysia in 1997. In his first season at Ajax, he was crowned champion in his first season after scoring nine goals.
Mccarthy was later sold to Spanish club Celta de Vigo for a transfer fee estimated to be over €6 million, becoming the most expensive South African player transfer at that time.
Between the 1990s and 2004, he played for Celta Vigo and Porto clubs earning him the Golden Boot award during the 2003 to 2004 Primeira Liga season playing under coach Jose Mourinho. Mccarthy had scored 20 goals in 23 matches. Benni scored two goals against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League in the 2003-04 season.
Benni McCarthy Blackburn Rovers
McCarthy signed a four-year contract with Blackburn in July 2006 for a £2.5 million transfer fee. His most iconic goal at the team is when he scored his first goal in a Premier League match against Middlesbrough at the 94th minute. His overall score at the club was 52 goals in 140 games.
Benni McCarthy Bafana Bafana
Mccarthy has played for his National team, South Africa scoring a total of 31 goals as a center-forward. He remains South Africa’s top Goalscorer.
Benni Mccarthy Coach
McCarthy declared his retirement from professional football on 6 June 2013. On 13 June 2017, he was unveiled as the new Cape Town City head coach, replacing Eric Tinkler, who moved to manage SuperSport United.
Frequently Asked Questions About Benni McCarthy
Who is Benni McCarthy?
Mccarthy is an accomplished South African coach and former footballer who was selected head coach of the Durban-based PSL team, AmaZulu Football Club on 14 December 2020.
How old is Benni Mccarthy?
Mccarthy is a South African national born on November 12, 1977, in Cape Town, South Africa.
How tall is Benni McCarthy?
Mccarthy stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).
Is Benni Mccarthy married?
McCarthy married his lovely wife Stacey Munro. Previously, McCarthy was married to Maria Santos from Spain from 2000 until they separated in 2007. The couple was blessed with three daughters.
How much is Mccarthy worth?
Mccarthy has a net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Mccarthy make?
Mccarthy has not shared any recent financial details with the public. He retired from active football in 2013 and took up a coaching role in 2017 at the Ajax Cape Town team. Once we get and verify his income information, this post will be updated immediately
Where does Mccarthy live?
Mccarthy lives in South Africa. Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Mccarthy dead or alive?
Mccarthy is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Mccarthy now?
Recently, McCarty had taken up a coaching role in South Africa with Ajax Capetown.
McCarthy Social Media Contacts
- Facebook: Pending Update.
- Youtube: Pending Update.
- Tiktok: Pending Update.
- Website: Pending Update.
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