Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy says this year has been about correcting his mistakes and pushing forward.
@dailysunofficial ADEN MCCARTHY DEFENDS HIS CAREER AND LOVE LIFE WITH EQUAL SKILL In the game of soccer, timing is everything. But when it comes to matters of the heart, 21-year-old Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy knows when to keep his defensive line tight. The West Rand native, following in the cleated footsteps of his legendary father Fabian McCarthy, has been quietly building his career while handling the spotlight that comes with wearing the gold and black of Amakhosi. “Being a player who has played in the Kaizer Chiefs reserve for almost four years now, people see that as a downfall,” Aden admits with refreshing candor. “But this year has been great to me. It’s been a tough journey, but I’ve grown and learned a lot.” His recent Bafana Bafana call-up proved to be the perfect counter-attack against doubters. “It showed me that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,” he shares, clearly seeing it as more than just a career corner kick. But just as he cleverly handles opposition strikers on the field, young McCarthy knows how to maneuver through the tricky terrain of relationships. When asked about his love life, he skillfully executed the perfect balance between privacy and honesty: “Umjolo is private but not a secret,” he declares with the confidence of a penalty taker. “I’m focused on my career right now, and I’d rather keep my relationship private. People don’t always see you for who you are. They just want to be in the spotlight or be part of your life for the wrong reasons.” In a world where “Diski divas” are constantly trying to slide tackle their way into players’ lives, McCarthy maintains his composure like a seasoned professional. Despite the growing attention that comes with his rising star status, this second-generation defender remains firmly grounded: “Always stay grounded, respect people, and let your work speak for itself.” #dailySun #newsupdate #MzansiEntertainment #CelebNews #kaizerchiefs #incaseyoumissedit #Newsflash ? original sound – DailySunOfficial ADEN McCarthy is a 21-year-old soccer player from the West Rand, Joburg.
He’s a defender for Kaizer Chiefs FC.
Aden has also played for the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team and has received a Bafana Bafana call-up.
He’s the son of club legend and former Chiefs defender, Fabian McCarthy.
Like his father, he’s following in his footsteps as a professional soccer player, also playing in defence.
In an interview with the Daily Sun, Aden said he’s in a place in his career that he had never imagined.
“Being a player who has played in the Kaizer Chiefs reserve for almost four years now, people see that as a downfall but this year it has been great to me. It’s been a tough journey, but I’ve grown and learnt a lot. This year has been about correcting my mistakes and pushing forward,” he said.
Aden McCarthy chooses to keep his relationship private but not a secret.
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He also shared his biggest career highlights so far.
“Getting a Bafana Bafana call-up showed me that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.
“It’s said that to be in a big club like Kaizer Chiefs comes with a lot of attention. That’s why it’s important to stay focused, especially when navigating relationships, as not everyone may have genuine intentions, in what some call chasing to be a ‘Diski diva’.”
When asked about love and relationships, Aden was honest but clear about his boundaries.
He said that he’s seeing someone but prefers to keep it private, though it’s not a secret.
“I’m focused on my career right now, and I’d rather keep my relationship private,” he said.
“People don’t always see you for who you are. They just want to be in the spotlight or be part of your life for the wrong reasons.”
Even with growing attention on and off the field, Aden remains humble.
“Always stay grounded, respect people, and let your work speak for itself,” he said.
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