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My Take
Lucas Radebe is one of those footballers I admire for more than his game. Rising out of Soweto, surviving real hardship, then anchoring Leeds United's defence for 262 matches as captain takes a rare kind of resolve. As a centre back he was reliable rather than flashy, but reliability is its own quiet greatness. What moves me is how he became a symbol of hope for South African football, carrying a nation's expectations abroad. Yorkshire fans still call him a hero, and that lasting affection says everything. To me he represents dignity in defence, on and off the pitch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lucas Radebe
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーカス・ラデベ
- Reading
- るーかす・らでべ
- Born
- April 12, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lucas Radebe born?
Born April 12, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Lucas Radebe from?
Lucas Radebe is from Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Lucas Radebe do?
Lucas Radebe works as association football player.
How tall is Lucas Radebe?
Lucas Radebe is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.