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Luka Modric

Luka Modric

Born on September 9, 1985

Age: 41

Profession: Professional footballer

Place of Birth: Zadar, Yugoslavia (present-day Croatia)

Luka Modric is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and serves as the captain of the Croatia national football team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is considered the greatest Croatian footballer in history.



Luka Modric was born on 9 September 1985 in the city of Zadar, which at the time was part of Yugoslavia and is now located in Croatia. Throughout his career, he has been praised for his vision, passing ability, ball control, and leadership on the pitch.

Luka Modric married Vanja Bosnić in 2010. The couple has three children named Ivan Modrić, Ema Modrić, and Sofia Modrić.

In 2008, Luka Modric transferred from Dinamo Zagreb to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of 18 million euros. In 2012, he moved to Real Madrid for 40 million euros on a five-year contract. In 2017, his contract was extended for an additional five years. With a renewed agreement, he continued his career at Real Madrid until 30 June 2023.

In 2022, Luka Modric achieved significant international success with the Croatia national team by finishing third at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Qatar.

Youth Career
1996–2001 – Zadar
2002–2003 – Dinamo Zagreb

Professional Football Career
2003–2008 – Dinamo Zagreb
2003–2004 – Zrinjski (loan)
2004–2005 – Inter Zaprešić (loan)
2008–2012 – Tottenham Hotspur
2012–Present – Real Madrid

International Career
2003–2004 – Croatia U-19
2004–2005 – Croatia U-21
2006–Present – Croatia

Throughout his career, Luka Modric has been admired for his exceptional vision, technical ability, passing accuracy, and leadership qualities. He has played a key role in both club and international success, becoming the captain and symbol of the Croatian national team.

In 2022, Luka Modric achieved another historic milestone by leading Croatia to a third-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.


Source: Biyografiler.com

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