Luka Modric

Luka Modric is a Croatian midfielder currently with Real Madrid, where his game is defined by tempo control, ball carrying, and the ability to connect both penalty areas. Modric won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 and multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid while leading Croatia to a World Cup final. For Croatia, he has become part of a tournament-wise squad that rarely gives opponents a comfortable night and is asked to give the national team control between the boxes when tournament margins tighten. At World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Luka Modric can carry his club rhythm into the international stage, handle the physical tempo of the group, and deliver one or two decisive moments that change the shape of Croatia's campaign.