Francesco Modesto (born 16 February 1982) is an Italian football coach and a former player, currently in charge as manager of Atalanta Under-23.
In August 2002, After Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed teammate travelled to the Sicily side.
[8] Modesto signed on loan to Serie A newcomers for the 2012–13 season, Pescara, on the final day of the 2012 summer transfer window.
[9] In summer 2013, Modesto was sold to Padova for €250,000, with Bruno Leonardo Vicente moved to the opposite direction for an undisclosed fee.
On 9 June 2021, Modesto was announced as the new head coach of his hometown club Crotone in the Serie B league.
[14] He was dismissed on 29 October 2021 following a negative start to the 2021–22 Serie B season, leaving Crotone deep in relegation zone after ten games.