Benni McCarthy (born 12 November 1977) is a former South African footballer who works as a first-team coach at Manchester United. McCarthy started his footballing career at a local side called Young Pirates, which was then managed by his uncles. He later joined the youth structures of a local amateur club called Crusaders. He was signed by first division club Seven Stars at age 17. McCarthy is still the all-time top scorer of the South Africa national team with 31 goals.
Benedict Saul “Benni” McCarthy is a South African coach and former footballer who is a first-team coach at Manchester United. He most recently worked as head coach of South African Premier Division team AmaZulu. A former forward, McCarthy is the South Africa national team’s all-time top scorer with 31 goals.
Born: 12 November 1977 (age 44 years), Cape Town, South Africa
Team coached: AmaZulu F.C. (Association football manager, since 2020)
Dates joined: 2011 (Orlando Pirates F.C.), MORE
Spouse: Stacey Munro (m. 2014), Maria Jose-Santos (m. 2000–2007)
Children: Miya McCarthy, Minna McCarthy, Allegra McCarthy, Lima Rosa McCarthy
Parents: Dudley McCarthy, Dora McCarthy
Siblings: Jerome McCarthy, Mark McCarthy
Full Name Benedict Saul “Benni” McCarthy Date of Birth 12 November 1977 (age 44 years old) Gender Male Spouse Stacey Munro Occupation Football Coach Nationality South African Net Worth $16 million