Mark Fish: Soccer Legend

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Mark Fish is a celebrated South African soccer icon, renowned for his defensive prowess, athleticism, and leadership.
  • He played key roles in major victories with both Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana.
  • Following his success with teams in Italy and the UK, Fish has transitioned into coaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of soccer players

Formats:
Audiences:
Outcomes:
Reviews: (0 reviews)
  • Travels from: Cape Town

Keynote Topics

Talent Short Bio

Mark Fish is a distinguished South African soccer legend whose career spanned top clubs both locally and internationally. He rose to prominence with Orlando Pirates, where he played an integral role in securing the 1995 CAF Champions League title. Fish’s natural athleticism and versatility on the field earned him a move to Europe, where he played for elite clubs such as Lazio in Italy, and English teams Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic, competing in the prestigious English Premier League. His solid defensive skills and leadership made him a key figure in both his club and international teams.

Mark Fish

Fish’s international career flourished with Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s national team, where he played a pivotal role in the country’s triumph at the 1996 African Cup of Nations. His contributions to South African soccer, both on and off the pitch, have made him an icon and a source of inspiration for many young athletes. After retiring from professional soccer, Fish continued to stay involved with the sport, dedicating himself to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation. He also works as a sports ambassador, promoting soccer and youth development across South Africa.

Today, Mark Fish is highly regarded not only for his achievements on the field but also for his leadership and role in mentoring young athletes. As a sought-after keynote speaker and mentor, Fish shares valuable insights on teamwork, perseverance, and leadership, using his career to inspire those aspiring to succeed in both sports and life. His passion for soccer continues to fuel his dedication to developing the future of the sport in South Africa and beyond.

Contact us at Speakers Inc and view our International site

Speakers Contact

Speaker Enquiry Form

Talent Resources

Talent Resources to download

Speaker Gallery

View further speakers

Lerato Mbele joined the BBC in 2012. Prior to that, Lerato served as a Senior Business Anchor for CNBC Africa. She hosted a variety of business programs and discussions related to the economics, business strategy, stock markets, entrepreneurship and leadership. Lerato Mbele began her journalism career in 1999 at South Africa’s state-owned broadcaster The South […]

  • Business Emcee
Mel Jones is a Cape Town-based comedian, producer, and high-energy emcee known for her sharp wit, professionalism, and ability to transform any event into an unforgettable experience.
  • Comic Emcee
Bryan Habana, Rugby World Cup champion and one of rugby’s greatest try scorers, inspires audiences with lessons on leadership, teamwork, and high performance.
  • Rugby Legend
Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is a veteran South African stand-up comic, radio star and corporate emcee who delivers high-energy, audience-ready comedy that’s tailored for brands, conferences and awards.
  • Comic Emcee
Professor Nick Binedell is a renowned leadership and strategy speaker, founding dean of GIBS, and an authority on business education in Africa’s global economy.
  • Leadership Speaker

Andy Klee tenacity and talent has seen her go to international heights. She has entertained in the hottest nightclubs in some of the fastest growing cities in the world, alongside British and Australian bands, namely Hong Kong and Dubai. Andy has shared the stage with and opened performances for with great international bands including ‘The […]

  • Entertainer
Science communicator and astrophysicist who demystifies astronomy through AI storytelling, public engagement, and inspiring STEM participation to spark curiosity everywhere.
  • Astrophysicist Speaker
She is South Africa’s pioneering female extreme enduro and rally racer, inspiring audiences with stories of resilience, grit, and peak performance.
  • Inspiring Adventurer
Disclaimer
The profiles and images embedded on these pages are from various conference entertainers and other talent.

These remain the property of its owner and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Speakers Inc.

Fee ranges where listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only.

All talent fees exclude VAT, travel and accommodation where required.

Our Mission

We are your partner creating memorable and engaging experiences that go beyond the event itself.

Newsletter Signup

* indicates required

Intuit Mailchimp

Subscribe to our Newsletter and get connected:

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Speakers Inc Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

We use Brevo as our marketing platform. By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Brevo for processing in accordance with Brevo's Privacy Policy.

We promise to not spam you!

Our Mission:

We are your partner creating memorable and engaging experiences that go beyond the event itself.

© All rights reserved 2025.  Designed using Voxel

speakers inc
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.