Luka Modrić vs Stjepan Bobek
Both Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Stjepan Bobek
Croatia · 1946–1956 · SS
- Rank in Croatia
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Yugoslavia
- 63 · 38 goals
- Clubs
- Admira Wacker, HŠK Građanski Zagreb, FK Partizan
A prolific attacker and record goalscorer for Partizan Belgrade, this Croatian-born maestro was a cornerstone of Yugoslav football history. Career record: 63 caps and 38 goals for Yugoslavia; club career at Admira Wacker, HŠK Građanski Zagreb, FK Partizan.
The careers, side by side
Luka Modrić is editorial rank 1 and Stjepan Bobek rank 3 in Croatia's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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