Quinton Fortune
| Date of birth | 21 May 1977 |
| Place of birth | Cape Town |
| Nationality | South African |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Fortune left South Africa for England when he was fourteen and was signed by Tottenham Hotspur where he stayed for several seasons, playing for the youth side.
He was released and joined Real Mallorca in Spain for the 1995-96 season.
He left halfway through the season joining Atletico Madrid.
He failed to gain a regular place and found himself playing in their B side when South Africa called him up for his international debut in September 1996 against Kenya.
His performances on the left side of midfield made him a target for Manchester United for whom he signed in August 1999 for £1.5 million.
He was used as cover for Ryan Giggs. A pacy winger with a good cross, he remained a regular for South Africa.
Fortune held his nerve at the end of South Africa's first game to convert the first penalty at the 2002 World Cup finals to record his first goal in international football and earn a last gasp point in a 2-2 draw with Paraguay.
A useful squad player who can play a variety of positions on the left side. Aggressive and constructive with an eye for goal.
Fortune joined Bolton Wanderers in July 2006 in a one-year deal.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 01 Jul 1993 | 30 Jun 1995 | |
| Real Mallorca | 01 Jul 1995 | 01 Jan 1996 | |
| Atletico Madrid | 01 Jan 1996 | 01 Sep 1996 | |
| Atletico Madrid B | 01 Sep 1996 | 01 Jul 1998 | |
| Atletico Madrid | 01 Jul 1998 | 27 Aug 1999 | |
| Manchester United | 27 Aug 1999 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 26 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Brescia | 01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jan 2009 | |
| AFC Tubize | 01 Jan 2009 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Doncaster Rovers | 04 Aug 2009 | 04 Jan 2010 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Manchester United | FIFA Club World Championship | 1 | 1 |
2 |
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| 1999-00 | Manchester United | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
2 |
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| 1999-00 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Manchester United | Premier League | 6 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Manchester United | Premier League | 5 | 4 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 3 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Manchester United | Premier League | 18 | 5 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1 |
2 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2004-05 | Manchester United | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Manchester United | Premier League | 12 | 5 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
2
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| 2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
3
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| 2009-10 | Doncaster Rovers | League Championship | 3 | 3 |
1 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Doncaster Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | South Africa | O v Under-23 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | South Africa | Simba Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 |
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| 1997-98 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | South Africa | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
1
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| 1998-99 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | ||||
| 1999-00 | South Africa | Afro-Asian Cup of Nations | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | South Africa | Olympics | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | South Africa | US Nike Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | South Africa | Olympics | 2 | 1 |
2
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| 2001-02 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 |
1
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| 2001-02 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | South Africa | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | South Africa | Reunification Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | South Africa | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 1996 | USA v South Africa | D | 2-2 | O v U23 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | USA v South Africa | L | 2-0 | O v U23 | |
| 14 Sep 1996 | South Africa v Kenya | W | 1-0 | SIMBA CUP | |
| 21 Sep 1996 | South Africa v Ghana | D | 0-0 | SIMBA CUP | |
| 16 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Namibia | W | 4-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group C |
| 22 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Morocco | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
| 25 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Congo DR | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
| 28 Feb 1998 | South Africa v Egypt | L | 0-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Final |
| 20 May 1998 | South Africa v Zambia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 25 May 1998 | Argentina v South Africa | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Iceland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Jun 1998 | France v South Africa | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 18 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Denmark | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 24 Jun 1998 | South Africa v Saudi Arabia | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 03 Oct 1998 | South Africa v Angola | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
| 16 Dec 1998 | South Africa v Egypt | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Jan 1999 | Mauritius v South Africa | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
| 27 Feb 1999 | South Africa v Gabon | W | 4-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
| 10 Apr 1999 | Gabon v South Africa | L | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
| 28 Apr 1999 | Denmark v South Africa | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 1999 | South Africa v Mauritius | W | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 4 |
| 18 Sep 1999 | South Africa v Saudi Arabia | W | 1-0 | AFRO-ASIAN CUP OF NATIONS | 1st leg |
| 23 Jan 2000 | South Africa v Gabon | W | 3-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
| 27 Jan 2000 | South Africa v Congo DR | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
| 02 Feb 2000 | South Africa v Algeria | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group B |
| 06 Feb 2000 | Ghana v South Africa | W | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
| 10 Feb 2000 | Nigeria v South Africa | L | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
| 26 Mar 2000 | Guinea v South Africa | W | 1-4 | Olympics | Africa group B |
| 03 Jun 2000 | USA v South Africa | L | 4-0 | US NIKE CUP | |
| 11 Jun 2000 | Republic of Ireland v South Africa | L | 2-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
| 09 Jul 2000 | Zimbabwe v South Africa | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 5 |
| 14 Sep 2000 | South Africa v Japan | L | 1-2 | Olympics | Finals Group D |
| 17 Sep 2000 | Brazil v South Africa | W | 1-3 | Olympics | Finals Group D |
| 07 Oct 2000 | South Africa v France | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | South Africa v Liberia | W | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 2 |
| 25 Apr 2001 | Italy v South Africa | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 05 May 2001 | South Africa v Zimbabwe | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group E |
| 29 Jun 2001 | Burkina Faso v South Africa | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group E |
| 10 Nov 2001 | South Africa v Egypt | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | South Africa v Angola | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | Burkina Faso v South Africa | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group B |
| 24 Jan 2002 | Ghana v South Africa | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group B |
| 03 Feb 2002 | Mali v South Africa | L | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals quarter-final |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Georgia v South Africa | L | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
| 20 May 2002 | South Africa v Scotland | W | 2-0 | REUNIFICATION CUP | |
| 23 May 2002 | Turkey v South Africa | W | 0-2 | REUNIFICATION CUP | |
| 02 Jun 2002 | Paraguay v South Africa | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 08 Jun 2002 | South Africa v Slovenia | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 12 Jun 2002 | South Africa v Spain | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 10 Oct 2004 | Uganda v South Africa | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 2 |
| 17 Nov 2004 | South Africa v Nigeria | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Feb 2005 | South Africa v Australia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | South Africa v Uganda | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.