Internationally renowned South African Football Star.
Club Career Highlights
Jomo Cosmos (1991–1993): Became a professional, largely at left-back; made 55 appearances, scoring 3 goals
Orlando Pirates (1993–1996): Key player in a dominant era—won the South African league (1994), BP Top Eight Cup, CAF Champions League (1995), Bob Save Super Bowl, and CAF Super Cup (1996)
Lazio (1996–1997): Moved to Serie A after turning down Manchester United; made 15 appearances, scoring once
Bolton Wanderers (1997–2000): Joined the Premier League club for around £2 M; became a fan favourite nicknamed “Feesh”, played 103 league matches, scored 3 goals; helped stabilize the defence despite Bolton’s relegation in his debut season
Charlton Athletic (2000–2005): Transferred for roughly £700,000; accumulated 102 league appearances, scoring 3 goals before a knee injury led to retirement following a brief loan at Ipswich Town
International Career
Bafana Bafana (1993–2004): Earned 62 caps and scored 2 goals; debuted versus Mexico (1993), concluded with a qualifier against Ghana (2004)
AFCON 1996 Triumph: Played a key role in South Africa’s historic win, scoring in the quarter-final; named in the Team of the Tournament in both 1996 and 1998 editions
Also featured in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups representing South Africa
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Post‑Playing Career
Served as a player liaison and scout for Bafana Bafana during AFCON and COSAFA tournaments from 2019, mentoring younger players and providing tactical insights
Active within CAF and SAFA, advocating youth football development, coaching clinics, and leading initiatives across Southern Africa
Mark is currently training for a Celebrity Charity Boxing Match in September.
Mark was voted 3rd most popular South African in 1996/7 , Nelson Mandela was voted nr 1. Mark Fish remains a respected icon in South African soccer history—renowned for his calm, ball-playing style, and lasting impact both on and off the pitch.