Ivan Perišić vs Luka Modrić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Perišić
Croatia · 2018–22 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Croatia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 150 · 38 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 caps and 38 goals for Croatia; club career at Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan.
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 8 rating points, 96 against 88.
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