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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.

ClinicalMovement

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
—

Transfer history

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

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 18, 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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