Luka Modrić, a talented Croatian football player, has left a deep impression in the hearts of fans with impressive milestones in his career. From becoming the leader of the national team to glorious moments with Real Madrid, Modrić has established himself as one of the best midfielders in modern football history.
1. Getting Started at Dinamo Zagreb
Luka Modrić’s professional career began at Dinamo Zagreb, a prestigious Croatian club. Here, Modrić quickly demonstrated his outstanding talent, helping the team win many important titles in the Croatian national championship. With outstanding technique and vision, Modrić became an indispensable pillar of Dinamo Zagreb.
2. Shined at Tottenham Hotspur (2008-2012)
In 2008, Modrić moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League with a contract worth £16.5 million. Here, he quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the tournament, with excellent passing ability and control of the game. Under the guidance of coach Harry Redknapp, Modrić became the soul of Tottenham’s playing style, helping the team reach the top 4 of the Premier League and participate in the Champions League.
3. Conquering the Peak at Real Madrid
In 2012, Luka Modrić joined Real Madrid, Spain’s most traditional club. Here, Modrić truly reached the peak of his career. He and Real Madrid won 5 Champions League titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) and many other large and small titles such as La Liga, Spanish Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Modrić not only shines as a creator but also as the team’s spiritual leader. His ability to regulate the game and excellent tactical vision has helped Real Madrid dominate European football for many consecutive years.
4. Golden Ball 2018
With impressive performances for Real Madrid and the Croatia national team, Modrić broke the dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by winning the 2018 Golden Ball title. He became the first Croatian player in history of winning this title, and also received the title of Best FIFA Player 2018.
In particular, leading the Croatia team to the 2018 World Cup final is one of the most memorable moments in Modrić’s career. Despite not being able to win the championship, Modrić was still honored with the World Cup Golden Ball award for the best player of the tournament.
5. Croatia Team Leader
Luka Modrić is not only outstanding at the club level but is also a symbol of Croatian football. As captain, Modrić led the Croatian team to great successes, most notably the 2018 World Cup when Croatia reached the final for the first time in history.
With more than 150 caps for the national team, Modrić has become the player with the most appearances in Croatia’s history. His influence on the field is not only his sophistication in his playing style but also his tireless fighting spirit.
Career milestone
Luka Modrić was and is one of the greatest players Croatia has ever produced. From his first days at Dinamo Zagreb, shining at Tottenham, to conquering Europe with Real Madrid and winning the Golden Ball, Modrić’s career is full of memorable milestones. With his professional playing spirit and boundless love for football, Modrić continues to make his mark in the hearts of fans around the world.
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