Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has revealed that South African football legend Teko Modise was his biggest inspiration while growing up, explaining how the former Bafana Bafana international influenced both his footballing style and personal appearance.

Maswanganyi, popularly known as Tito, disclosed that his admiration for Modise went beyond his performances on the pitch. The 28-year-old was particularly impressed by the legendary midfielder's technical ability, confidence, personality, fashion sense and hairstyle.

Speaking about the influence Modise had on him, Maswanganyi said: "I've always liked his style of play and how he dresses, how he talks."

The revelation highlights the impact Modise had on younger generations of South African footballers during his successful playing career. His creativity, vision, technical quality and ability to control matches made him one of the most admired midfielders in the country.

Interestingly, Maswanganyi explained that Modise also influenced his fashion choices and hairstyle. The former midfielder was famously recognised for his dreadlocks, an appearance that inspired the young Maswanganyi to experiment with his own look.

Meeting Modise was also something Maswanganyi had always wanted to achieve. Having finally met his childhood idol, the midfielder expressed his appreciation for someone who played an important role in shaping his ambitions.

Maswanganyi subsequently developed his own identity, becoming one of the exciting attacking midfielders in South African football. During his spell at Orlando Pirates, he impressed with his creativity, technical ability and confidence on the ball, earning the PSL Players' Player of the Season award in his debut campaign.

However, his journey with the Buccaneers has taken a new direction following his move to Bahraini club Al-Khaldiya SC. The midfielder has already made four appearances for his new team as he begins another chapter in his career.

Modise, meanwhile, enjoyed a distinguished career representing clubs such as Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport United and Cape Town City.

As Maswanganyi continues his journey in Bahrain, he will hope to establish his own legacy while carrying the inspiration of one of South Africa's most celebrated footballers.

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