Jerome McCarthy (born 6 April 1973) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 April 1973 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2001 | Santos | ||
| 2001–2003 | Manning Rangers | ||
| International career | |||
| 1999 | South Africa | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editMcCarthy played club football for Santos and Manning Rangers.[1] In January 2003 he pleaded guilty to doping offences, and received a fine and community service as punishment.[2]
He also played international football for South Africa.[1]
Personal life
editHe is the brother of Benni McCarthy.[3] He was arrested with R8.7 million (over $600k) worth of Mandrax in November 2020. [4] He was granted R100 000 bail.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Jerome McCarthy at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban (17 January 2003). "Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban". iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Benni McCarthy's father dies". sport24.co.za. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Benni McCarthy's brother bust with Mandrax worth R8.7m". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Mthethwa, Cebelihle. "Ex-Bafana player Jerome McCarthy granted R100 000 bail after alleged R8.7m drug bust". News24. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
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