SOUTH African footballers are well-known and much loved around the world – and a handful of talented players from Mzansi have made their mark on LaLiga Santander too. As South African fans continue to show their support for the Spanish league, let’s take a moment to recognise the pro footballers from down south who have made their presence known.
Benni McCarthy | 60 LaLiga Appearances
As one of the greatest strikers in South African football history and a character of note, 42-year-old Benni McCarthy needs no introduction. The Cape Town-born Bafana Bafana record holder made his LaLiga debut with RC Celta in 1999 and enjoyed a reasonably successful first few years in the Spanish league before hitting his stride in the early 2000s.
McCarthy went on to join FC Porto and was part of the winning 2003 Uefa Champions League team. He scored a total of 58 goals from 124
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