Jimmy Modeste: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Jimmy Modeste: profile

Jimmy Modeste (born 8 July 1981 in Paris, France) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a defender.

Modeste started out at Paris FC in 1999. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 1999. His most appearances came at Nea Salamis Famagusta FC (2011–2013), where he made 59 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 1 goal.

At international level, Modeste represented Cape Verde (2003–2004), earning 8 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 3 July 2004 (World Cup Qualification).

Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.

Nationality explained: Why does Jimmy Modeste play for Cape Verde?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 2004 – aged 23 (match)
Countries played in: 4: France, Czech Republic, Cyprus and Greece
Club goals per game: 0.01 (1 in 159)
Latest move: FCM Aubervilliers (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Yann Karamoh, Hassan Nader and Talal El Karkouri (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1999–2000	Paris FC	Ligue 1	9	1
2000–2001	Le Mans F.C.	Ligue 1	1	0
2001–2002	Paris FC	Ligue 1	25	0
2002–2003	Stade Brestois 29	Ligue 1	13	0
2004–2008	Paris FC	Ligue 1	–	–
2008–2009	Chamois Niortais F.C.	Championnat National 1	21	0
2009–2010	FK Bohemians Prague	Czech FNL	10	0
2010–2011	AEP Paphos F.C.		21	0
2011–2013	Nea Salamis Famagusta FC	Cypriot First Division	59	0
2013–	Glyfada F.C.		–	–
2015–	FCM Aubervilliers	Championnat National 1	–	–
	Total		159	1

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–2004	Cape Verde	Senior	8	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	3 Jul 2004	Cape Verde 1–1 DR Congo	26	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Jimmy Modeste?

Jimmy Modeste was born on 8 July 1981, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Jimmy Modeste born?

Jimmy Modeste was born in Paris, France.

Which national team does Jimmy Modeste play for?

Jimmy Modeste played international football for Cape Verde. He has 8 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Jimmy Modeste played for?

Jimmy Modeste's recorded clubs are Paris FC, Le Mans F.C., Stade Brestois 29, Chamois Niortais F.C., FK Bohemians Prague, AEP Paphos F.C., Nea Salamis Famagusta FC, Glyfada F.C. and FCM Aubervilliers.

What position does Jimmy Modeste play?

Jimmy Modeste played as a defender.