Luka Modrić vs Zvonimir Boban
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Zvonimir Boban
Croatia · 1990s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Croatia
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 51 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb, SSC Bari, RC Celta de Vigo
An elegant midfielder and captain of Croatia's iconic 1998 World Cup squad, he was a key figure in AC Milan's golden era. Career record: 51 caps and 12 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, SSC Bari, RC Celta de Vigo.
The verdict
The almanac puts Luka Modrić ahead by 7 rating points, 96 against 89.
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