Luka Modric
Luka Modrić is a Croatian central midfielder for AC Milan and captain of the Croatia national team.
Luka Modrić (born September 9, 1985) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He currently represents Serie A club AC Milan and serves as the captain of the Croatia national team. His career is highlighted by winning the 2018 FIFA Ballon d'Or and multiple domestic and international club titles.
Key stats
- Ballon d'Or
- 1
- Won in 2018 while at Real Madrid
- Croatian Prva Liga Titles
- 3
- Consecutive wins from 2005 to 2008 with Dinamo Zagreb
- FIFA Club World Cup
- 1
- Won in 2014 with Real Madrid
- National Team Status
- Captain
- Croatia national team
Career arc
Dinamo Zagreb
2005–2008Modrić established himself in the Croatian Prva Liga with Dinamo Zagreb. He won three consecutive league titles with the club between the 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 seasons.
Real Madrid
2012–2024During his tenure at Real Madrid, Modrić secured major international honors, including the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup. He was awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2018, marking a peak in his individual career achievements.
AC Milan
2024–presentModrić transferred to Serie A club AC Milan, where he continues to play as a central midfielder. He also maintains his leadership role as captain of the Croatia national team.
Current form
As of June 2026, Modrić remains active in top-flight European football with AC Milan and continues to captain the Croatia national team. Specific performance metrics and appearance data for his current season are not detailed in the available dataset.
Uncertainty
The provided dataset does not include comprehensive career appearance, goal, or assist statistics. The exact timeline of his transfer to AC Milan and his intermediate club history are omitted from the primary source text.
Sources
- · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modri%C4%87, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · TheSportsDB id=34146306, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · Wikipedia (Luka Modric)
Profile generated 6/4/2026 via gemini-3.1-pro-preview. Rewritten in Factlen voice from primary sources — claims are evidence-anchored, uncertainty disclosed.