LUKA MODRIĆ

Published June 17, 2026

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Full Name: Luka Modrić
Country: Croatia
Age: 40 years (born 9 September 1985).
Career Goal Record: Modrić has 130+ career goals, although his legacy rests more on playmaking than scoring.
Major Clubs: Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, AC Milan
International Career: He has 140+ caps for Croatia, captained them to the 2018 World Cup final and remains part of the 2026 squad.
Accolades: Ballon d’Or 2018, multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid and the 2018 World Cup Golden Ball.
Early Life: Born in war‑torn Zadar, his resilience shaped his path from Dinamo Zagreb to the world stage.
Club Career: He moved from Dinamo to Tottenham, then to Real Madrid in 2012, where he has been central to one of the most successful eras in club history.

Modrić orchestrates Croatia’s midfield and has led them through deep World Cup and Euro runs.

A visionary midfielder with superb passing, agility and work rate, controlling tempo from deep.

He has global sponsorships and supports youth‑football projects in Croatia.

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