Luka Modrić
Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder and captains the Croatia national team.
Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 and currently plays for AC Milan and captains the Croatia national team.
What it is
Luka Modrić is a central midfielder born on 9 September 1985 in Zadar, Croatia. He has spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, joining in 2012 and becoming the most decorated player in the club's history. Current player listings identify him as an AC Milan midfielder.
Why it matters
Modrić's 2018 Ballon d'Or win broke a decade-long dominance by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, cementing his legacy as a transformative midfielder. He also captains Croatia, leading them to a runner-up finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and a third-place finish in 2022.
Key details
He has won one Ballon d'Or (2018) and was also named FIFA The Best in 2018. Modrić is among the most capped players in international football and has been described as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. No retirement announcement has been made; he remains an active player.
In short
- Luka Modrić is a Croatian central midfielder and captain of the national team.
- He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, the only player to break the Messi-Ronaldo streak.
- Current club: AC Milan; most decorated player in Real Madrid history.
- Born 9 September 1985 in Zadar, Croatia.
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Luka-ModricSupports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, and role as a Croatian football player.
- Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=43862Supports: Current club listing as AC Milan, age, position, and place of birth.
- Real Madrid CF — https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/latest-news/modric-cumple-39-anos-09-09-2024Supports: Birth date, birthplace, tenure at Real Madrid, trophies, and 2018 Ballon d'Or mention.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modri%C4%87Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, national team captaincy, and general biographical details.