Widely considered to be one of South Africa's greatest exports, Lucas Radebe's elegance was not only demonstrated on the field, but his class extended far beyond the green grass.
A legend at Leeds in the United Kingdom and a revered icon in his native land, Radebe has had an illustrious international career where he became so big that he was invited to a long list of prestigious events and was essentially a brand of South Africa.
Scroll through the gallery above to see some of Lucas Radebe's most iconic moments off the field
Brand South Africa
For a long period during the 90s and early to mid-2000s, the former centre-back was seen as the face of Mzansi football.
His status would see him honoured with the FIFA Fair Play award at the Auditorium del Foro Italico in Rome, Italy in 2000 for his exceptional work of advocating against racism as well as his other philanthropy efforts.
Meeting Nelson Mandela
In 2003, he led his Bafana Bafana side during a brief visit to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg. They were joined by England, who were spearheaded by former Manchester United star David Beckham.
Holding the Olympic flame
The following year, Radebe had one of his most monumental moments as he was tasked with lighting the Olympic Cauldron in Cape Town during Olympic Torch Relay. The flame traveled through various cities across five continents.
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In 2021, the former Leeds United captain was honoured with a remarkable mural in Potternewton Lane in Chapel Allerton, Leeds.
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