Who is Anthony Modeste, the French professional footballer?

Who is Anthony Modeste, the French professional footballer?

Kevin Omuya
May 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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French professional footballer Anthony Modeste plays as a striker for Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League. He is the crucial player in Al Ahly Sporting Club's midfield and a well-known name in Egyptian football. We explore his bio, career, and accomplishments.

Anthony Modeste during the FIFA Club World Cup 2023
Anthony Modeste of Al Ahly FC during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 match. Photo: Robbie Jay Barrat, Lars Baron/Getty Images
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Anthony began his professional career with Nice before joining several other clubs, including Angers, Blackburn Rovers, Bastia, and Bordeaux. He also spent a season in China with Tianjin Quanjian.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

Anthony Mbu Agogo Modeste

Gender

Male

Date of birth

April 14, 1988

Place of birth

Cannes, France

Age

36 years old as of 2024

Nationality

French

Ethnicity

Black

Height

1.85m (6'1")

Weight

84kg (185lbs)

Marital status

Married

Wife

Maeva Modeste

Profession

Professional footballer

Current team

Al Ahly

Position

Striker

Social media

Instagram, X(Twitter)

Anthony Modeste's biography

The striker was born in Cannes, France, on April 14, 1988. He is 36 as of May 2024. Details regarding his parents and siblings have not been made public.

Anthony Modeste's biography
Anthony Modeste of 1. FC Koeln looks on during the pre-season friendly match against Frechen 20 on July 05, 2019, in Frechen, Germany. Photo: TF-Images
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Anthony Modeste's family

He is married to Maeva Modeste, and they have three children together.

Anthony Modeste's height

He is tall, 1.85m (6'1") and athletic. Anthony's Jersey in Al Ahly is number 27.

Anthony Modeste's nationality

Another footballer in his family was his father, Guy Modeste. Anthony has family roots among the Martiniquais people. He represents Egypt internationally and in the Egyptian Premier League for Al Ahly.

Anthony Modeste's career highlights

Borussia's Emam Ashouk playing against Mainz
Anthony Modeste of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Mainz players(R) during the Bundesliga match at Signal Iduna Park on May 27, 2023. Photo: Alex Grimm
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French club Nice was Modeste's first professional stop as a teenager. Despite his youth, he displayed flashes of enormous talent while playing for Nice, with several outstanding performances. He spent the 2009–2010 season on loan with Angers.

After leaving OGC Nice on August 13, 2010, Modeste inked a four-year deal with Bordeaux, with the reported transfer cost being $3.8 million. French club Real Madrid insisted there would be no buyout clause when his loan ended on January 19, 2012, so he could finish the 2011–12 Premier League season with Blackburn Rovers.

On July 31, 2012, he concluded a loan deal with Bastia. Anthony helped his team beat Sochaux 3-2 in his first game back. His one season with Bastia was highly productive; he scored fifteen goals in the French top division and assisted on many others. He was the season's top performer for Bastia.

Anthony Modeste scores past Chongqing Dangdai Lifan
Anthony Modeste (37) of Tianjin Quanjian celebrates a goal Chongqing Dangdai Lifan on September 16, 2017. Photo: Visual China Group
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Modeste inked a three-year deal with 1899 Hoffenheim on July 9, 2013. On June 26, 2015, he joined 1. FC Köln, another German team, for an undisclosed sum and a four-year contract. Seven of his first nine outings across all competitions ended in goals.

Tianjin Quanjian reportedly loaned the player for two years with an option to acquire an additional $31.5 million upon completion of the deal. Borussia Dortmund announced Modeste's arrival on August 8, 2022.

Dortmund released five players, Modeste included, on May 29, 2023. On September 11, 2023, he inked a one-year deal with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with an additional season's worth of options.

Ashour began his professional career with Ghazl El-Mahalla and became a member of Zamalek in 2019. He then played for Midtjylland in Denmark before returning to Egypt in July 2023 to sign with Al Ahly.

Anthony Modeste's stats

Modeste in action at Signal Iduna Park
Anthony Modeste of Dortmund in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match against Chelsea FC at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023. Photo: Stuart Franklin
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On May 27, 2023, the 34th matchday, the 34th matchday of the 2022–23 season, Anthony Modeste's team, Borussia Dortmund, drew 2-2 in his final appearance against FSV Mainz 05. The 35-year-old has appeared in 209 matches throughout his time in the Bundesliga.

He has triumphed in 68 of them. Throughout his Bundesliga stints, he has scored 85 goals. He has played in all 19 games for his current team so far. In this match, he scored twice. He is now the sixth-highest active scorer in Bundesliga history with 85 goals.

Anthony Modeste's injury

The French footballer is reportedly fit but has suffered multiple injuries in his career, missing several games. According to Transfermarkt, Modeste has only suffered one injury this season. He sustained an Adductor injury between November and December 2023, missing three matches in 10 days.

Anthony's worst season with injuries was the 2020-21 season, during which he suffered Pubalgia, knee, and back problems. He missed seven games and was out for 178 days.

Anthony Modeste's net worth

Anthony's net worth remains undisclosed, but according to the Salary Report, he earns around $33,000 weekly, or over $1.7 million annually Salary Report. His contract will end on June 30, 2024.

Anthony Modeste's trophies

Modeste's trophies
Modeste celebrates with the Al Ahly Super Cup. Photo: @anthonymodeste27 (modified by author)
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  • 2. Bundesliga (2018–19)
  • Egypt Cup: (2022–23)
  • Egyptian Super Cup: (2023–24)

Frequently asked questions

Anthony is 36 years old and will soon retire as a professional footballer. Here are the frequently asked questions about the French player.

Where is Anthony Modeste playing now?

Modeste plays for Al Ahly in Egypt. He joined the club in September 2023 from Borussia Dortmund.

Is Anthony Modeste on Instagram?

He is available on social media handles like Instagram. He has 660k followers on Instagram and over 57k followers on (X)Twitter.

Final word

Anthony Modeste played for multiple clubs in Europe before joining Al Ahly. With the club, he lifted the Egyptian Cup and the Super Cup. Many young players worldwide look up to him as an example of overcoming adversity and becoming a legendary figure in Egyptian football.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.