# Pule Mmodi

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{{short description|South African soccer player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use South African English|date=May 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name        = Pule Mmodi
| image       = 
| fullname    = Pule Sydney Mmodi
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1993|2|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Theunissen](/source/Theunissen), South Africa
| height      = 1.70 m
| position    = Midfielder/winger
| currentclub = [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.)
| clubnumber  = 13 
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = 
| years1 = 2018–2020
| clubs1 = [Uthongathi](/source/Uthongathi_F.C.)
| caps1  = 57
| goals1 = 7
| years2 = 2020–2023
| clubs2 = [Lamontville Golden Arrows](/source/Lamontville_Golden_Arrows_F.C.)
| caps2  = 55
| goals2 = 16
| years3 = 2023–
| clubs3 = [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.)
| caps3  = 55
| goals3 = 4
| nationalyears1 = 2022–
| nationalteam1  = [South Africa](/source/South_Africa_national_football_team)
| nationalcaps1  = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 4 January 2026
| ntupdate    = 31 March 2024
}}

'''Pule Mmodi''' (born 23 February 1993) is a South African [soccer](/source/association_football) player who plays as a winger for [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.) in the [Premier Soccer League](/source/Premier_Soccer_League).<ref>{{soccerway|pule-sydney-mmodi/565622}}</ref>

He signed for [Uthongathi](/source/Uthongathi_F.C.) in 2018 as a part of a large influx of new players.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/news24/uthongathi-fc-signs-new-players-20180805|date=9 August 2018|title=Uthongathi FC signs new players|author=Sithole, Andile|publisher=News 24|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> While he played for Uthongathi, it was reported that [Doctor Khumalo](/source/Doctor_Khumalo) scouted him for [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/uthongathi-star-attracts-chiefs-interest/|title=Uthongathi star attracts Chiefs interest|date=20 February 2020|publisher=The Citizen|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> He was instead picked up by [Lamontville Golden Arrows](/source/Lamontville_Golden_Arrows_F.C.) for the belated start of the [2020-21 South African Premier Division](/source/2020-21_South_African_Premier_Division). The club described him as a "very tricky, quick and skillful attacking midfielder".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/motsepe-golden-arrows-announce-signing-of-former-highlands-park-defender/cedd8lak3ekk1wz9taz2181s8|title=Motsepe: Golden Arrows announce signing of former Highlands Park defender|date=3 October 2020|author=Ngcatshe, Phumzile|publisher=Goal|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref>

Mmodi's first callup to the [South African national team](/source/South_Africa_national_football_team) was hampered by his not having a passport, as he had never imagined he would travel outside South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/sport/i-will-make-sure-i-have-a-passport-20211002|title= Pule Mmodi: ‘I will make sure I have a passport’|date=3 October 2021|author=Motshwane, Gomolemo|publisher=City Press|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> He later received more call-ups, and played two friendly matches in 2022 and one in 2023.<ref name=nft>{{NFT player|88743}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/featured/new-faces-in-the-bafana-squad/|title=New Faces In The Bafana Squad|date=15 September 2022|author=Delport, Rob|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> Making his first-tier debut at the age of 27 and impressing in 2021&ndash;22, he was also called a "late bloomer".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/seema-warns-more-to-come-from-mmodi/|work=iDiski Times|title=Seema Warns More To Come From Mmodi|author=Kohler, Lorenz|date=20 March 2022|access-date=30 March 2024}}</ref>

In September 2022, before the closing of the summer transfer window, Mmodi was nearing a transfer to Kaizer Chiefs. It fell through because Chiefs would not meet the Arrows' asking price.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sabcsport.com/soccer/news/arrows-gives-chiefs-first-option-on-mmodi|title=Chiefs get first option on Mmodi|date=26 June 2022|author=|publisher=SABC Sport|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/featured/mmodi-opens-up-on-failed-chiefs-move/|title=Mmodi Opens Up On Failed Chiefs Move|date=18 September 2022|author=Madlala, Robin-Duke|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> The Arrows' manager commented him for remaining dedicated to the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/dstv-premiership/arrows-coach-addresses-mmodis-chiefs-transfer/|title=Arrows Coach Addresses Mmodi’s Chiefs Transfer|date=30 July 2023|author=Kganyago, Lethabo|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref>

However, Mmodi's contract would expire in the summer of 2023. [AmaZulu](/source/AmaZulu_F.C.) voiced their interest in the player.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/dstv-premiership/mmodi-wanted-by-amazulu/|title=Mmodi Wanted By AmaZulu|date=17 December 2022|author=Madlala, Robin-Duke|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> Rumours ensued about a swap deal with Kaizer Chiefs during the winter transfer window.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/dstv-premiership/pirates-to-hijack-mmodi/|title=Pirates To Hijack Mmodi Deal?|date=4 January 2023|author=Makonco, Sinethemba|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> The transfer to Kaizer Chiefs finally took place in the summer of 2023. Mmodi attracted attention for changing his [player agent](/source/football_agent) on the same day his contract with Golden Arrows had expired and he signed for Kaizer Chiefs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/sport/soccer/2023-06-28-mmodi-bypasses-agent-signs-for-chiefs/|title= Mmodi bypasses agent, signs for Chiefs|author=Khoza, Neville|publisher=Business Live|date=28 June 2023|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/agent-threatens-sue-kaizer-chiefs-mmodi-after-taking-him-for-a-fool-in-new-deal/blte3e2ff5b87964788|title=Agent threatens to sue Kaizer Chiefs new boy Mmodi after 'taking him for a fool' in new deal|author=Willis, Seth|publisher=7 July 2023|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref>

In his home debut, he also scored his first goal.
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/dstv-premiership/ntseki-hails-mmodi-quality-after-amazulu-display/|title=Ntseki Hails Mmodi Quality After AmaZulu Display|author=Kohler, Lorenz|date=26 August 2023|publisher=iDiski Times|access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Kaizer Chiefs F.C. squad}}

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Category:1993 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Masilonyana Local Municipality
Category:South African men's soccer players
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Men's association football wingers
Category:Uthongathi F.C. players
Category:Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. players
Category:Kaizer Chiefs F.C. players
Category:National First Division players
Category:South African Premier Division players
Category:South Africa men's international soccer players
Category:21st-century South African sportsmen

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