Ivan Perišić vs Luka Modrić
Both Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Perišić
Croatia · 2011– · LM
- Rank in Croatia
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Croatia
- 150 (as of 4 October 2026) · 38 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan
A big-game player renowned for his two-footed attacking threat, he was instrumental in Croatia's runs to the 2018 final and 2022 semi-finals. Career record: 150 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 38 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Croatia; club career at Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan.
Luka Modrić
Croatia · 2006– · CM
- Rank in Croatia
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Croatia
- 205 (as of 5 October 2026) · 30 (as of 5 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Dinamo Zagreb, Zrinjski Mostar, Inter Zaprešić, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, AC Milan
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
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: 205 (as of 5 October 2026) caps and 30 (as of 5 October 2026) goals for Croatia; club career at Dinamo Zagreb, Zrinjski Mostar, Inter Zaprešić, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, AC Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Ivan Perišić is editorial rank 6 and Luka Modrić rank 1 in Croatia's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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