Luka Modric was born in Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia, on September 9, 1985. His professional career began in 2002 when he joined Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatian captain led his team to the final of the 2018 World Cup, where France defeated them. Modri is mostly a central midfielder, yet he can also play as an attacking or defensive midfielder. Typically, he is portrayed as a playmaker who lies in wait. Primarily, Modri is regarded as one of the world’s best midfielders. Recognizing his efforts at the World Cup, he was awarded the Golden Ball.
In November of 2022, the 37-year-old Real Madrid great will have another opportunity to win the sport’s most prized trophy in the FIFA World Cup. Modric has evolved through the years to become one of the top midfielders. In 2012, Real Madrid took him to the nation’s capital for a transfer price of approximately £30 million. Since the 2012-2013 season, the legendary Croatian has played for Real Madrid. He has won La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, etc., with his team. In 2006, Luka Modric made his international debut for Croatia. He has 154 international appearances and 23 goals for Croatia as of October 2022. Luka Modric, the captain of Croatia, is a Nike-sponsored athlete. During the 2022-23 season, he will wear the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite soccer cleats for Real Madrid.
Luka Modric Biography:
- Real Name: Luka Modric
- Other/Nickname: Lucky Luka, Cruyff of the Balkan
- Profession: Professional Footballer
- Famous for: Attacking midfielder position and gameplay
- Best Performance: Manchester United, Champions League, 2013
- Luka Modric Net Worth: $50 Million
- Luka Modric Salary: $12.5 Million
- Instagram Handle: @lukamodric10
Luka Modric Physical Status:
- Height: 5′ 7″
- Weight: 65 kg
- Body Measurements: Chest- 39 inches, Waist- 32 inches, Biceps- 14 inches
- Eye Colour: Light Brown
- Hair Colour: Medium Blonde
Luka Modric Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: September 9, 1985
- Place Of Birth: Zadar, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
- Hometown: Hamlet of Modrići, Zadar, Yugoslavia
- Nationality: Croatian
Luka Modric Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Luka Modric Wife: Vanja Bosnic (2010-Present)
- Luka Modric Children: Son – Ivano Modrić and Daughters – Ema Modrić, Sofia Modrić
- Parents: Father – Stipe Modrić and Mother – Radojka Modrić
- Siblings: Sisters – Jasmina Modrić and Diora Modrić
- Religion: Christianity
- Other Hobbies: Watching Football and Basketball
Luka Modric Career Statistics:
International: On March 1, 2006, Croatia against Argentina
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Club: On 29 July 2006 for GNK Dinamo Zagreb against GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Luka Modric Awards and Achievements:
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season for 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2020–21
- UEFA’s Champions League Team of the Season: 2021–22
- FIFA FIFPro World11: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
- FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball: 2016
- IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2017, 2018
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2017
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2018
- Ballon d’Or: 2018
- World Soccer Player of the Year: 2018
- AIPS Athlete of the Year: 2018
- Golden Foot: 2019
- Awards for the Best Croatian Footballer, Yearly, 2013–2022.
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Luka Modric:
- Modric made his debut appearance for Los Blancos in the Supercopa final, replacing Mesut Ozil. Intriguingly, his first game in the league was a 4-4 stalemate versus Barcelona in the aggregate.
- Over the past decade, Luka Modric has become an absolute legend for Real Madrid. On the other hand, he may have signed with Barcelona in 2008 after expressing interest in playing for them. From Dinamo Zagreb, he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur, and now he plays for Real Madrid, where he is an important part of the team.
- Modric wasn’t fighting, but he watched as Serbian separatists brutally killed his grandfather. Due to the subsequent unrest, he and his family were forced to seek safety in Zadar.
- Modric made it apparent that he wanted to be traded to Real Madrid, so he skipped training and was fined by Tottenham to facilitate the transfer. He has overcome this behaviour and is regarded as one of the team’s most reliable veterans.
- Modric stated that Carlo Ancelotti was his favourite manager in 2016. He chose him because “we had a terrific relationship, and we still have a good one.” And in 2022, the number 10 for Real Madrid is flourishing under the direction of his all-time favourite coach.
- After signing him, Dinamo Zagreb loaned Modric to Inter Zapresic in Bosnia, Europe’s roughest league. He was so good at such a young age that he was named the best player in the Bosnian League.
- During the World Cup, Modric played 694 minutes as he helped lead Croatia to the championship game. Despite the loss to France, the midfielder was named the tournament’s best player and given the Golden Ball.
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