Francesco Modesto


Francesco Modesto is an Italian former footballer and coach.
As a player, he was a wing-back or winger on the left flank.

Career

Cosenza

Modesto started his career at home region club Cosenza.

Palermo

In 2001–02 season, Modesto was signed by A.C. Venezia and loaned back to Cosenza. In August 2002, After Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed teammate travelled to the Sicily side.
In January 2004 Modesto was signed by Ascoli in a temporary deal. The loan was renewed in summer 2004.

Reggina

In summer 2005 Modesto was signed by Reggina in a co-ownership deal for €400,000 fee. In June 2006 Reggina signed him outright for an additional €500,000 fee.

Genoa

On 2 July 2008 Modesto was signed by Genoa for €5 million fee. On the same day Genoa also signed Giandomenico Mesto, with Gleison Santos moved to opposite direction.
In January 2010, the Genoa winger was officially sent on loan to Bologna.

Parma

On 3 January 2011, the full registration rights of Modesto and Genoa-owned 50% registration rights of Raffaele Palladino, were exchanged with Parma-owned 50% registration rights of Luca Antonelli and Alberto Paloschi. Genoa also paid Parma €5.85M cash. Modesto signed a contract until 2014 and became a regular as a left-back in Pasquale Marino's 4–3–3 formation, or as a left winger in his 3–4–1–2 formation.
Modesto signed on loan to Serie A newcomers for the 2012–13 season, Pescara, on the final day of the 2012 summer transfer window.

Padova

In summer 2013 Modesto was sold to Padova for €250,000, with Bruno Leonardo Vicente moved to opposite direction for an undisclosed fee. He was released by Padova due to bankruptcy.

Crotone

On 29 August 2014 Modesto was signed by Crotone in a 2-year contract.

Rende

In October 2016 Modesto remained in his native Calabria region for Serie D club Rende.

Coaching career

Modesto started his coaching career in 2017 as a youth coach for Rende, then being promoted as head coach for the club's 2018–19 Serie C season, where he guided the small Calabrian club to a historic participation to the promotion playoffs.
He left Rende on June 2019 to become Cesena's new manager, again in Serie C. He was dismissed by Cesena on 27 January 2020, following 1 draw and 3 losses in 4 games prior to that.

Personal life

Francesco Modesto had a son Michelangelo Modesto born in 2017.

Career statistics

Updated 13 December 2011