Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Aden McCarthy
26/08/2026
McCarthy was part of the Sabah FK side that secured a place in the UEFA Champions League league phase, the first time the club had reached that stage. He came on from the bench in the 91st minute as Sabah completed a comeback in extra time.
09/06/2026
Kaizer Chiefs agreed to release McCarthy after Azerbaijani club Sabah FK approached them for his services. The 22-year-old had made 33 appearances across all competitions in his first full senior season, scoring twice. The move took him to Sabah on a three-year deal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | South African professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Sabah FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League and has been capped by the South Africa national team. |
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| Position | Centre-back |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.86 m |
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| Preferred foot | Left |
| Shirt number | 4 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of the Witwatersrand |
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| Degree in progress | BA in Media Studies |
| Status | Completed first two years of the degree while continuing his football career |
Personal Life
| Charity | Hopes to launch a charity football tournament that was postponed after his transfer |
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Relationships & More
| Mentor | Mental coach Mr Henning, who has helped his development |
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Family
| Father | Fabian McCarthy, a former professional footballer who played for Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa |
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Career
| Youth career | Kaizer Chiefs youth academy |
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| Senior club career |
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| National team |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Son of former South Africa international Fabian McCarthy | |
| 2. Made his breakthrough for South Africa at the 2025 COSAFA Cup | |
| 3. Scored a headed winning goal for Kaizer Chiefs against Golden Arrows in January 2026 |
