Portia Modise

South African footballer

South Africa Midfielder
43Age
124Int'l caps
101Int'l goals
2Clubs
152Height (cm)

Portia Modise: profile

Portia Modise (born 20 June 1983 in Soweto, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.

Modise's senior club career began in 2007 at Fortuna Hjørring. She played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 2007 and 2012.

At international level, Modise represented South Africa (women) (2000–2015), earning 124 caps and scoring 101 goals.

Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.

Key facts

Senior international debut
2000 (aged about 17)
Club career
2007–2012 (6 seasons)
Countries played in
2: Denmark and South Africa
Height
152 cm — taller than 0% of South African internationals on record
Latest move
Palace Super Falcons Women's Academy (2009)
Shares a birthday with
Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson and Itumeleng Khune (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2007–2009 Fortuna Hjørring A-Liga – –
2009–2012 Palace Super Falcons Women's Academy – –

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
2000–2015 South Africa (women) Senior women's 124101

Frequently asked questions

How old is Portia Modise?

Portia Modise was born on 20 June 1983, which makes her 43 years old.

Where was Portia Modise born?

Portia Modise was born in Soweto, South Africa.

Which national team does Portia Modise play for?

Portia Modise played international football for South Africa (women). She has 124 caps and 101 goals on record.

Which clubs has Portia Modise played for?

Portia Modise's recorded clubs are Fortuna Hjørring and Palace Super Falcons Women's Academy.

How tall is Portia Modise?

Portia Modise is 152 cm (4 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Portia Modise play?

Portia Modise played as a midfielder.

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