Teko Modise

South African footballer

South Africa Midfielder

43Age

57Int'l caps

10Int'l goals

7Clubs

198Club apps

33Club goals

174Height (cm)

Teko Modise: profile

Teko Modise (born 22 December 1982 in Soweto, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.

Modise made the step into senior football with Ria Stars F.C. in 2001. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2007–2011), where he made 93 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 198 appearances and 33 goals.

At international level, Modise represented South Africa (2007–2012), earning 57 caps and scoring 10 goals.

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 25)
Countries played in: 2: South Africa and Tunisia
Club goals per game: 0.17 (33 in 198)
Height: 174 cm — taller than 38% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2010)
Shares a birthday with: Éder, Mutiu Adepoju and Emmanuel Olisadebe (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2001–2002	Ria Stars F.C.		6	–
2002–2006	Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C.	National First Division	–	–
2002–2006	Pietersburg Pillars	National First Division	66	21
2006–2007	SuperSport United F.C.	Premier Soccer League	33	0
2007–2011	Orlando Pirates F.C.	Premier Soccer League	93	12
2010–	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
2011–	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
—	CS Sfaxien	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
	Total		198	33

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–2012	South Africa	Senior	57	10

Frequently asked questions

How old is Teko Modise?

Teko Modise was born on 22 December 1982, which makes him 43 years old.

Where was Teko Modise born?

Teko Modise was born in Soweto, South Africa.

Which national team does Teko Modise play for?

Teko Modise played international football for South Africa. He has 57 caps and 10 goals on record.

Which clubs has Teko Modise played for?

Teko Modise's recorded clubs are Ria Stars F.C., Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C., Pietersburg Pillars, SuperSport United F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and CS Sfaxien.

How tall is Teko Modise?

Teko Modise is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Teko Modise play?

Teko Modise played as a midfielder.