Biography of Teko Modise & Net Worth

Teko Tsholofelo Modise (born 22 December 1982), nicknamed The General, is a South African retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder and who is currently a staff member at Cape Town City Football Club.

Regarded as one of the greatest PSL players of the modern era today, Modise’s career began in the lower leagues of South African football with Ria Stars and City Pillars. During his time with the latter, he won the Mvela Golden League Player of the Season award, which earned him a move to top-flight side SuperSport United in 2006. The following season he joined local rivals Orlando Pirates with whom he spent six years, winning two PSL Footballer of the Year awards, including the inaugural award, and two club honors. Whilst at Pirates, he earned the nickname “the General” for his ability to direct play and soon became a regular within the national team set-up.