Teko Modise

Teko Tsholofelo Modise (born 22 December 1982) is a retired South African Tswana professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Cape Town City in the Premier Soccer League. He was also a full South African international having made 66 appearances and scored 10 goals since his debut in 2007. On the 10th of May 2019, The General, as his supporters call him, announced his retirement from football. 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 Superpsort 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. Following a falling out with club management in 2011, he transferred to Mamelodi Sundowns where he spent a further six years and won no fewer than five club titles. He also captained the side for the 2012-13 season. In 2017, he chose not to renew his contract with the club, electing instead to sign for Cape Town City. Modise, a.k.a The Midfield General, also made 66 appearances for South Africa between 2007 and 2012, and represented the nation at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and 2010 FIFA World Cup tournaments.