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Yusuf McCarthy
CF · Second Striker #6 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Yusuf McCarthy

📍 South Africa · 🎂 20 yrs · 🛡️ Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria) · 🏆 PSL · 💶 €3.2m
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Mamelodi Sundowns

Pretoria, South Africa

PSL · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Olympique Lyonnais France · Ligue 1 · Professional
  • Wydad AC Morocco · Botola Pro · Professional
  • RB Leipzig Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Yusuf McCarthy is a left-footed second striker at Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace66
Shooting71
Passing70
Dribbling73
Defending46
Physical65

Player radar

Pace 66 Shooting 71 Passing 70 Dribbling 73 Defending 46 Physical 65

AI Profile Rating

70

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace66
Shooting71
Passing70
Dribbling73
Defending46
Physical65

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.66
Assists / 900.09
G+A17

📈 Market value trend

Now €3.2M
€1.1M 2021 €1.7M 2022 €2.2M 2023 €2.5M 2024 €3.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Mamelodi Sundowns33 apps · 15 goals
  • 2023–24
    Mamelodi Sundowns II27 apps · 12 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€3.2m ↑ €646k
Foot
Left
Height
188 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
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Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns II → Mamelodi Sundowns Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Mamelodi Sundowns II €1.28m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 17, 2026

Full report
Performance score
69
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Development areas: Pace, Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 70).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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