Lucas Radebe

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Radebe's accolades reflect a career of excellence and integrity. He was the first South African to captain a Premier League club and led Bafana Bafana to African Cup of Nations glory in 1996. His FIFA Fair Play Award recognized his humanitarian efforts, and he remains one of the most respected figures in South African sport.

AwardsRadebe won numerous awards throughout his career, including the FIFA Fair Play Award in 2000 for his role in fighting racism and his work with children. He also received the Premier League 10 Seasons Award for Contribution to the Community in 2003 and the PFA Merit Award in 2010. In 1998, he was named Leeds United Player of the Year.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

South African Government·2005

National honour for excellent achievement in sport.

Honorary Master of Social Sciences

University of Cape Town·2005

For charitable and social work.

FIFA Ambassador for SOS Children's Villages

FIFA·1998

Ambassadorial role for children's charity.

2018 World Cup Ambassador

The Football Association·2009

Appointed to boost England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Rankings & Lists

#54th

Top 100 Great South Africans

SABC3·2004

Records & Feats

First South African to captain a Premier League club

Historic First·1998

Radebe was the first South African to captain a Premier League side, leading Leeds United from 1998.

Most-capped South African player at the time of retirement

Career Milestone·2003

Radebe became South Africa's most-capped player during his career, with 70 caps.