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16 / South Africa · 2007–2012

Teko Modise

CDM box-to-box
Caps · South Africa
57
Goals · South Africa
10
Life
1982
Clubs
Pietersburg Pillars, SuperSport United, Orlando Pirates
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Two seasons after being voted the best player in South Africa's second tier in 2006, Modise was PSL Footballer of the Year, and Pirates supporters had already named him the General. Career record: 57 caps and 10 goals for South Africa; club career at Pietersburg Pillars, SuperSport United, Orlando Pirates.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

2001–2002Ria Stars
2002–2006Mpumalanga Black Aces
2002–2006Pietersburg Pillars
2006–2007SuperSport United
2007–2011Orlando Pirates
2010–todayMamelodi Sundowns
2011–todayMamelodi Sundowns
—CS Sfaxien
South Africa57 caps, 10 goals

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Around Modise in the almanac

One rank above: Sibusiso Zuma at #15.

One rank below: Anele Ngcongca at #17.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.

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