Luka Modrić vs Zvonimir Boban
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.
Zvonimir Boban
Croatia · 1988–1999 · CM
- Rank in Croatia
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Croatia
- 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.
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Luka Modrić is editorial rank 1 and Zvonimir Boban rank 5 in Croatia's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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