Luka Modrić is a Croatian footballer. He plays as a central midfielder for AC Milan and captains the Croatia national team. He is widely seen as one of the best midfielders ever and the best Croatian player in football history.
He started his professional career with Dinamo Zagreb in 2003. Early in his career, he also went on loan to Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia and Inter Zaprešić in Croatia. He returned to Dinamo and made his main breakthrough in 2005 with strong performances in midfield.
In 2008, he moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. At Spurs, he became a key player and helped the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League in 2010, which was a big achievement for the club after many years.
In 2012, he signed for Real Madrid in a £30 million move. His early time there was not easy, but he later became one of the most important players in the team. From 2013–14, he won his first Champions League title with Madrid.
When Zinedine Zidane became coach in 2016, Modrić became central to Real Madrid’s dominance. He was part of the team that won three straight Champions League titles from 2015–16 to 2017–18. He also won multiple La Liga titles and other trophies during his time there. In July 2025, he left Real Madrid on a free transfer and joined AC Milan.
Luka Modrić Achievements
Luka Modrić has won trophies at every club he played for and also with Croatia. At Dinamo Zagreb, he won three league titles in a row from 2005 to 2008. He also won two Croatian Cups and one Super Cup during that time.
Most of his success came at Real Madrid. He won La Liga four times in 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, and 2023–24. He also won the Copa del Rey twice. In Spain, he lifted five Supercopa de España titles.
In Europe, he won the UEFA Champions League six times with Real Madrid, in 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22, and 2023–24. He also won five UEFA Super Cups and five FIFA Club World Cups, plus the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
With Croatia, he reached the World Cup final in 2018 but finished as runner-up. In 2022, he helped Croatia finish third. He also reached the UEFA Nations League final in 2022–23 but ended as runner-up.
Individually, his biggest award is the Ballon d’Or in 2018. He was also named Bosnian Premier League Player of the Year in 2003.
Luka Modrić Career Stats
At Dinamo Zagreb and during his early loan spells from 2003 to 2008, Modrić played about 130 matches. He scored 33 goals and gave 29 assists during this period. At Tottenham Hotspur from 2008 to 2012, he made 160 appearances. He scored 17 goals and added 26 assists.
At Real Madrid from 2012 to 2025, he played 534 matches. He scored 39 goals and provided 86 assists. After leaving Madrid, he joined AC Milan in 2025. So far, he has played 35 matches, scored 2 goals, and made 3 assists.
For Croatia, he has played over 180 matches since 2006. He has scored 27 goals and made 29 assists for his national team.
| Team / Level | Apps (Appearances) | Goals | Assists |
| Real Madrid (2012–2025) | 534 | 39 | 86 |
| Tottenham Hotspur (2008–2012) | 160 | 17 | 26 |
| Dinamo Zagreb & Loans (2003–2008) | 130 | 33 | 29 |
| AC Milan (2025–Present) | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Croatia National Team (2006–Present) | 180+ | 27 | 29 |
| Total Career Summary | 1,040+ | 118 | 173 |
Luka Modrić Personal Life
Luka Modric had a really tough childhood. He grew up in a small village near Zadar and used to herd his grandfather’s goats as a kid. When the Croatian War of Independence broke out, his family had to flee. His grandfather, who he was very close to, was killed. That loss hit him hard.
His family stayed in a hotel used as a refugee shelter, and it was there that he started playing football for hours. He was always small and skinny, and even some clubs like Hajduk Split thought he was too small. He got picked up by Dinamo Zagreb but still had to go on loans because he wasn’t considered strong enough at first. He proved himself at every club and finally led Dinamo to three league titles.
Moving to Tottenham, people thought he was too light for the Premier League, but manager Harry Redknapp saw his talent and made him the central player. At Real Madrid, he also struggled initially and was even voted the “worst ever foreign signing” by fans. But under Carlo Ancelotti, he became one of the best midfielders in the world.
Luka Modrić Contract
Luka Modric is open to extending his AC Milan contract, but he wants two things before agreeing. First, Milan must qualify for the Champions League next season. He really wants to play in Europe’s top competition again. Second, he wants Massimiliano Allegri to stay as head coach. Modric has built a strong relationship with Allegri and likes working under him.
Modric joined Milan last year and has had a great season, playing 36 games and 2,836 minutes. He scored 2 goals and made 3 assists in Serie A. He’s also adapted well to a more defensive role than he played at Real Madrid. The contract could extend until 2027 if these conditions are met.
FAQs
Q. Who does Luka Modrić play for currently?
A. Luka Modrić plays as a central midfielder for AC Milan and captains Croatia.
Q. Which club did Luka Modrić join in 2012?
A. Luka Modrić joined Real Madrid in 2012.
Q. What position does Luka Modrić play?
A. Luka Modrić is a central midfielder.
Q. When did Modrić start his professional career?
A. Luka Modrić started in 2003 with Dinamo Zagreb.
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