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Luka Modrić
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Croatia · 2010s

Luka Modrić

Immortal CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-boxleader
Rating
96
Caps
201
Goals
29
Life
1985
Clubs
GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Honours
Ballon d'Or 2018 · FIFA World Player of the Year 2018 · national Player of the Year 2018
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Croatia
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The peerless puppet master who defied expectations to win the 2018 Ballon d’Or, orchestrating Real Madrid's dynasty and leading Croatia to global prominence. Career record: 201 caps and 29 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 2018, FIFA World Player of the Year 2018, national Player of the Year 2018.

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Career record

2003–2004HŠK Zrinjski Mostar
2003–2008GNK Dinamo Zagreb
2004–2005NK Inter Zaprešić
2008–2012Tottenham Hotspur
2012–2025Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
2025–todayAC Milan
Croatia201 caps, 29 goals

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One rank below: Davor Šuker at #2.

Croatia's editorial top five: Luka Modrić · Davor Šuker · Stjepan Bobek · Vladimir Beara · Zvonimir Boban.