Teko Modise

Ria Stars

Modise signed for Ria Stars in 1999 after being scouted by former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs defender, Steve Mnguni. He made his PSL debut two years later in a 1–1 draw with Bidvest Wits on 2 September 2001. It was his only professional campaign with Ria Stars, however, as at the end of the season the club became defunct after being bought out for R8m by the PSL.

City Pillars

Following the termination of his contract with Ria Stars, Modise signed for Mvela Golden League side City Pillars. He made over 60 league appearances for the club between 2002 and 2006, during which time he scored regularly, and won the league's Player of the Season award in May 2006. Modise also helped the club to a last-16 finish in the Nedbank Cup where they were ultimately eliminated by Kaizer Chiefs despite him scoring a brace.

Supersport United

In August 2006, he returned to the PSL when he signed for SuperSport United, managed at the time by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Pitso Mosimane. He spent a solitary season with the club before signing for rivals Orlando Pirates in 2007.

Orlando Pirates

Modise signed a three-year contract with Orlando Pirates and in his debut season won the inaugural PSL Footballer of the Year award and was also named SAFA Footballer of the Year. The following season, he led Pirates to a runners-up finish in the league, losing out on goal difference to SuperSport United, and in the Telkom Knockout. His form during the…

Having not previously represented South Africa at age group level, Modise made his debut for the South Africa national team on 26 May 2007 against Malawi in the 2007 COSAFA Cup. He scored his first international goals against Mauritius during the tournament, which South Africa ultimately went on to win. Modise's form also earned him the Player of the Tournament award. The following year, he was named in nation's squad for the 2008 African Nations Cup tournament in Ghana. In 2009, Modise was selected for South Africa's squad for Confederations Cup and on 14 June 2009 he was awarded the Budweiser Man of the Match award in the opening game following a win over Iraq. On 24 May 2010, he captained South Africa on the occasion of his 50th appearance against Bulgaria. In doing so, he became the 27th player to captain the nation, and the fastest to reach the 50-cap milestone. He scored his tenth international goal three days later in a 2–1 friendly win over Colombia. He was then selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which was hosted by South Africa the following, but drew criticism after poor performances in the opening two matches. Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira dropped him for the subsequent match against France, which South Africa won 2–1. Modise's last appearance for South Africa came on 14 November 2012 against Poland. In all he made 66 appearances for the national team and scored 10 goals.

After retiring at the end of the 2018–19 season, Modise continued at Cape Town City working at the offices of the club. In September 2021, Modise returned to Chloorkop, where he spent arguably the most successful period of his playing career. He was named as a Sundowns ambassador, alongside former teammate Tiyani 'Shuga' Mabunda. Securing the Bag: Teko Is Mzansi’s Hardest Working Man Modise also currently works as a matchday analyst for Suspersport TV

Modise was born in Meadowlands, South Africa. He is the youngest of three siblings and was raised by his mother in Diepkloof, Soweto. He was introduced to football as a toddler through his father who was a Kaizer Chiefs supporter, but lost contact with him when he was ten years old. During his formative years that followed, he played for local amateur sides Coventry and City Rebels before joining Ria Stars at the age of seventeen.