Overview

Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Born on September 9, 1985, in Zadar, Croatia, he has had a remarkable career, playing as a central, attacking, and defensive midfielder. Modrić began his professional journey with Dinamo Zagreb, where he won multiple league titles. He later moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2008, becoming a pivotal player and helping them qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

In 2012, Modrić joined Real Madrid, where he has enjoyed immense success, winning five UEFA Champions League titles and multiple domestic trophies, including three La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey titles. He has been a key figure in Real Madrid’s midfield, known for his vision, passing, and ability to control the tempo of the game. Internationally, Modrić has represented Croatia in several tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, where he led Croatia to the final in 2018 and was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament.

Modrić’s individual accolades are numerous; he won the Ballon d’Or, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year awards in 2018, breaking the decade-long dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He has also been named Croatian Footballer of the Year multiple times and was awarded the Golden Foot in 2019 for his career achievements and personality.

• Five UEFA Champions League titles
• Three La Liga titles
• Two Copa del Rey titles
• Ballon d’Or (2018)
• The Best FIFA Men’s Player (2018)
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year (2018)
• Golden Ball at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Croatian Footballer of the Year multiple times
• Golden Foot (2019)