Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Benedict Saul `` Benni '' McCarthy ( born 12 November 1977 ) is a South African footballer who currently plays in the Premier League for West Ham United and internationally for the South African national football team as a striker .
Simplified: Benni McCarthy ( born 12 November 1977 ) is a South African football player . He plays for West Ham United and South Africa national team .