Ivan Rakitić vs Luka Modrić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Rakitić
Croatia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Croatia
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona
A Champions League winner and World Cup finalist, this experienced midfielder's thunderous strikes and vision were vital for Barcelona and Sevilla. Career record: 106 caps and 15 goals for Croatia; club career at Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona.
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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