5 of the greatest Premier League imports from South Africa

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Lucas Radebe

#5 Aaron Mokoena

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Aaron Mokoena

Had they have played during the same era, Lucas Radebe and Aaron Mokoena would have been a partnership to behold. Unfortunately, fans just missed out on what could have been something special.

The South African arrived in Europe via Bayer Leverkusen. Although he failed to appear in the Bundesliga with the German club, he looked a talent from the start.

It was at KRC Genk where he made a name for himself, before making the move overseas to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. Tall. Strong. And good in the tackle, the South African was a fit for Blackburn’s philosophy.

Four years at Blackburn Rovers ended with a move to Portsmouth. Mokoena carried on his impressive form, but unfortunately, administration for the Premier League club meant the South African’s departure.

Just one year later and a return to South Africa, Mokoena retired from professional football.

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