Rui Modesto

Rui Manuel Muati Modesto (born 7 October 1999) is a footballer who plays as a right winger for Allsvenskan club AIK. Born in Portugal, he represents the Angola national team. Initially a defender in his native Portugal, Modesto moved to a more attacking role after moving to Finland.

Career
He was born in Vendas Novas and developed his football skills through various youth club in Afeiteira, Estrela Vendas Novas, Juventude Évora, Lusitano Évora and Vitória Setubal U23.

FC Honka
On 17 September 2020, Modesto transferred to Veikkausliiga club Honka. In the 2022 season, he scored 7 goals and gave 12 assists in the league, and was awarded for the most assists of the season.

AIK
After a two-and-a-half season stint in Finland, Modesta was acquired by Allsvenskan club AIK in preparation for the 2023 season. He signed a three-year contract with the club, with a transfer fee of €500,000.

After his first season with AIK, Modesto was named The Player of the Season by the fans of the club. He finished the season scoring 7 goals in 34 matches, in all competitions combined.

National team
In June 2023, Modesto received his first call-up to Angola national team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Central African Republic, Madagascar and Ghana. However, he remained an unused substitute during this matches.

Modesto made his debut for the Angola national team on 12 September 2023, in a 4–0 friendly loss against Iran.

Honours
FC Honka Individual
 * Finnish League Cup: 2022
 * Veikkausliiga Player of the Month: July 2022
 * Veikkausliiga Team of the Year: 2022
 * Veikkausliiga Most Assists of the Season: 2022