Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Kaizer Chiefs.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1886 | 7.13 |
 CAF Confederation Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 261 | 7.1 |
Scout report
A. McCarthy is a 21-year-old central defender at Kaizer Chiefs, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 39, top 4% of Premier Soccer League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.8, ranking 9th of 295 in the Premier Soccer League and 2768th of 2874 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a regular starter (69.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on McCarthy.
Judged on this season alone, McCarthy graded 39 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 70 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League, on 12 clean sheets and 2.911 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for McCarthy, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 2, top 3% of the 70 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League. At 21 McCarthy is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Kaizer Chiefs finished 3rd of 16 · an upper-table side
2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 12 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 69.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 1.8, McCarthy carries the 2nd-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League (top 3%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
