title: Jerome McCarthy
text: # Jerome McCarthy
  
  Jerome McCarthy (born 6 April 1973) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.
  
  ## Career
  
  McCarthy played club football for Santos and Manning Rangers. In January 2003 he pleaded guilty to doping offences, and received a fine and community service as punishment.
  
  He also played international football for South Africa.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  He is the brother of Benni McCarthy. He was arrested with R8.7 million (over $600k) worth of Mandrax in November 2020. He was granted R100 000 bail.
  
  