Davor Šuker vs Luka Modrić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Davor Šuker
Croatia · 1990s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Croatia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- NK Osijek, Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The 1998 World Cup Golden Boot winner, this clinical striker led Croatia's "bronze generation" with his iconic left-footed finishes and unforgettable chips for Real Madrid. Career record: 69 caps and 45 goals for Croatia; club career at NK Osijek, Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
Luka Modrić
Croatia · 2010s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Croatia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 201 · 29 goals
- 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
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.
The verdict
The almanac puts Luka Modrić ahead by 5 rating points, 96 against 91.
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