Jerome McCarthy

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Jerome McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-04-06) 6 April 1973 (age 50)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1998–2001 Santos
2001–2003 Manning Rangers
International career
1999 South Africa 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jerome McCarthy (born 6 April 1973) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.

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Career

McCarthy 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

He 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Jerome McCarthy at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban (17 January 2003). "Doper Jerome McCarthy escapes ban". iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  3. "Benni McCarthy's father dies". sport24.co.za. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  4. "Benni McCarthy's brother bust with Mandrax worth R8.7m". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  5. Mthethwa, Cebelihle. "Ex-Bafana player Jerome McCarthy granted R100 000 bail after alleged R8.7m drug bust". News24. Retrieved 20 April 2021.