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'{{pp-pc1|small=yes}} {{use dmy dates|date=February 2013}} {{Infobox football biography | name = I love Serbia! | image = Luka Modric - Croatia vs. Portugal, 10th June 2013.jpg | image_size = 250px | caption = Modrić playing for [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] in 2012 | fullname = Luka Modrić<ref name="Hugman2010-11">{{Cite book| editor-first = Barry J.| editor-last = Hugman| title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11| year = 2010| publisher = Mainstream Publishing| isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0| page = 290 }}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|9|9|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2010-11"/> | birth_place = [[Zadar]], [[SFR Yugoslavia]] | height = {{convert|1.74|m|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/luka-modric| title=Player Profile|date=|publisher=realmadrid.com|accessdate=2012-11-27}}</ref> | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] | clubnumber = 19 | youthyears1 = 1996–2001 | youthyears2 = 2002–2003 | youthclubs1 = [[NK Zadar|Zadar]] | youthclubs2 = [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]] | years1 = 2003–2008 | clubs1 = [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]] | caps1 = 94 | goals1 = 27 | years2 = 2003–2004 | clubs2 = → [[HŠK Zrinjski Mostar|Zrinjski]] (loan) | caps2 = 22 | goals2 = 8 | years3 = 2004–2005 | clubs3 = → [[NK Inter Zaprešić|Inter Zaprešić]] (loan) | caps3 = 18 | goals3 = 4 | years4 = 2008–2012 | clubs4 = [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] | caps4 = 127 | goals4 = 13 | years5 = 2012– | clubs5 = [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] | caps5 = 83 | goals5 = 5 | nationalyears1 = 2001 | nationalyears2 = 2001 | nationalyears3 = 2003 | nationalyears4 = 2003–2004 | nationalyears5 = 2004–2005 | nationalyears6 = 2006– | nationalteam1 = Croatia U15 | nationalteam2 = [[Croatia national under-17 football team|Croatia U17]] | nationalteam3 = Croatia U18 | nationalteam4 = [[Croatia national under-19 football team|Croatia U19]] | nationalteam5 = [[Croatia national under-21 football team|Croatia U21]] | nationalteam6 = [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalcaps2 = 2 | nationalcaps3 = 7 | nationalcaps4 = 11 | nationalcaps5 = 15 | nationalcaps6 = 84 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | nationalgoals4 = 2 | nationalgoals5 = 2 | nationalgoals6 = 10 | club-update = 19:57, 18 April 2015 (UTC) | nationalteam-update = 28 March 2015 }} '''Luka Modrić''' ({{IPA-sh|lûːka mǒːdrit͡ɕ|hr}}; born 9 September 1985) is a Croatian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for Spanish club [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] and the [[Croatia national football team|Croatia national team]]. Modrić plays mainly as a [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|central midfielder]], but can also play as an [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]] and [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]]. After showing promise in hometown club [[NK Zadar|Zadar]]'s youth team, he was signed by Dinamo Zagreb in 2002. His professional career began with loan spells at [[NK Zrinjski Mostar|Zrinjski Mostar]] and [[NK Inter Zaprešić|Inter Zaprešić]].<ref name="waryears">{{cite web| url=http://blogs.notw.co.uk/sport/2008/06/modric-war-hell.html|title=Modric War Hell|author=|publisher=''News of the World''|accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref> While he was playing for [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]], they won three consecutive league titles and several domestic cups,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kroachamp.html| title=Croatia – List of Champions| author=Bojan Puric, Boris Herceg and Igor Kramarsic| date= | publisher=''Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation''| accessdate=2008-08-12}}</ref> with Modrić named [[Prva HNL]] "Player of the Year" in 2007.<ref name="Tportal">{{cite web| url=http://www.javno.com/en/sports/clanak.php?id=108728| title=Modric HNL’s Footballer of the Year|date=2007-12-21| publisher=''Javno''| accessdate=2008-07-23}}</ref> In 2008, he moved to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] in England's [[Premier League]], before moving to Real Madrid in the summer of 2012. In his second season at Real Madrid, he won the [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]]. Modrić is a Croatian international and made his debut against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in March 2006. He has since participated in four major tournaments; [[2006 FIFA World Cup]], [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] and UEFA [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]] and [[UEFA Euro 2012|2012]]. He scored his first international goal in the friendly match against [[Italy national football team|Italy]], and at the Euro 2008 was included in the UEFA "Team of the Tournament", becoming only the second Croatian to ever achieve this honour. ==Club career== ===Early years=== Luka Modrić was born on 9 September 1985, and raised in the village [[Zaton Obrovački]] near [[Zadar]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jutarnji.hr/filmska-prica-put-od-zatona-obrovackog-do-europskog-trona----modric-je-dokaz-da-je-u-zivotu-sve-moguce/1194068/| title=Filmska Priča Put od Zatona Obrovačkog do europskog trona... Modrić je dokaz da je sve moguće| author=Alen Orlić| date=2014-05-26| publisher=Jutarnji list| accessdate=2014-09-01| language=Croatian}}</ref> in [[Socialist Republic of Croatia|SR Croatia]], then a republic within [[SFR Yugoslavia]]. He is the oldest child of [[aeromechanics|aeromechanic]], Stipe Modrić, and textile worker, Radojka Modrić.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jutarnji.hr/otac-luke-modrica-serviser-zrakoplova-hrz-a/231503/| title=Otac Luke Modrića serviser zrakoplova HRZ-a| date=2007-08-14| publisher=Jutarnji list| accessdate=2013-03-30| language=Croatian}}</ref> His childhood coincided with the [[Croatian War of Independence]], and in 1991, when the war escalated, his family was forced to flee the area. His father joined the [[Croatian Army]]. Modrić's grandfather, Luka, and six other elderly civilians were executed by Croatian Serb rebels in December 1991, in the village of [[Jasenice, Zadar County|Jesenice]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.vecernji.hr/hrvatska/bivse-milicajce-u-srbiji-ce-ispitati-i-o-likvidaciji-djeda-luke-modrica-305581| title=Bivse milicajce u Srbiji će ispitati i o likvidaciji djeda Luke Modrića|author=Ivana Jakelić, Frane Šarić|date=30 June 2014|work=Večernji list|accessdate=18 January 2014|language=Croatian}}</ref> The young Modrić became a refugee and lived in a hotel in Zadar with his family.<ref name="Boboska">{{cite web|url=http://www.boboska.com/sport/3617-modri-e-nositi-broj-19-donosimo-biografiju-djeaka-iz-obrovca|title=Modrić će nositi broj 19, donosimo biografiju dječaka iz Obrovca|date=28 August 2012|publisher=Portal Boboska|accessdate=30 March 2013|language=Croatian}}</ref> Modrić stated that, most of the time, he was not aware of the war because there were many children he befriended, and their parents did not let it affect their childhood.<ref name=Nacional>{{cite web|url=http://www.nacional.hr/clanak/27001/nogometna-zvijezda-iz-obitelji-prognanika|title=Nogometna zvijezda iz obitelji prognanika|author=Dean Sinovčić|date=14 August 2006|work=Nacional|accessdate=30 March 2013| language=Croatian}}</ref> It was in these difficult circumstances that Modrić began playing football. He simultaneously entered the primary school, and with the little money the family had, his father enrolled him in the local sporting academy.<ref name="Boboska"/><ref name="Nacional"/> Supported by his family, he managed to participate in few representative camps, and train in [[NK Zadar]],<ref name="Nacional"/> and after displaying some talent, Modrić signed with [[Dinamo Zagreb]] as a 16-year old in 2002.<ref name="waryears"/> After a season with Dinamo Zagreb's youth side, he was loaned out in 2003 to [[NK Zrinjski Mostar|Zrinjski Mostar]] in the [[Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. During this spell, he established his versatile style of play and became the ''Bosnian and Herzegovinian League Player of the Year'' while still only 18 years old.<ref name="Mid">{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=103104|title=Modric in demand|date=2 January 2008|work=The World Game|accessdate=23 July 2008}}</ref> He later claimed that "someone who can play in the Bosnian league can play anywhere", referring to its physical nature.<ref name="Mid"/> The following year, he was again loaned out, this time to [[NK Inter Zaprešić|Inter Zaprešić]] in his home country. He spent one season with them, helping the team to achieve 2nd position in the Croatian first league,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kroa03.html|title=Croatia – 2002/03|author=Brunislav Matasovic|work=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation|accessdate=12 August 2008}}</ref> and a place in UEFA Cup (now Europa League) preliminary round, as well as being awarded the ''Croatian Football Hope of the Year'' award in 2004.<ref name="modricspursability">{{cite web| title=Modric keen to earn his Spurs| url=http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1784_3550863,00.html|work=Teamtalk|accessdate=11 August 2008}}</ref> He returned to Dinamo Zagreb in 2005.<ref name="Mid" /> ===Dinamo Zagreb=== In 2005, Modrić signed his first long-term contract with Dinamo, for ten years. After a goalless first season, he managed to secure a place in Dinamo's first team, contributing 7 goals in 31 matches to help win the league.<ref name="modricseasonstats">{{NFT player|pid=13117|Luka Modric|accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref> During this time, Modrić rapidly established his role as [[playmaker]] or designated left winger in the team's 4–2–3–1 formation.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} In the 2006–07 season, Dinamo again won the league with Modrić making a similar contribution,<ref name = "modricseasonstats" /> acknowledged by the ''Prva HNL Player of the Year'' award. The following season, he led Dinamo's attempt to qualify for the [[UEFA Cup 2007–08|UEFA Cup]]. In the final play-off stage, Modrić converted a penalty in the away fixture against [[AFC Ajax]] in a game that ended 1–1 after regular time. Dinamo then went on to win the game 3–2 in extra time after a brace from teammate [[Mario Mandžukić]] secured their win on away goals.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22535165-12428,00.html| title=Ajax cleaned up by Dinamo| author=Stuart Condie| date=2007-10-05| publisher=''AdelaideNow''| accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref> However, Dinamo Zagreb still failed to advance beyond the group stage. At his last home game with the club at [[Maksimir Stadium]], Modrić was given a standing ovation and fans held up supportive banners.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.javno.com/en/sports/clanak.php?id=104378| title=Modric’s Last Dance at Maksimir Stadium| author=| date=2007-12-06| publisher=''Javno''| accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://croatia.worldcupblog.org/croatia/dinamo-dominate-modric-bids-farewell.html| title=Dinamo Dominate, Modric Bids Farewell| author=Mario| date=2008-05-11| publisher=''World Cup blog''| accessdate=2008-08-12}}</ref> He finished his impressive six-year tenure at Dinamo with a tally of 31 goals and 29 assists in four seasons,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.1hnl.net/igrac.php?id=682| title=Luka Modric – statistika| author=| date=| publisher=''Hrvatska Nogometna Liga'' | language=Croatian| accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> contributing most notably in the 2007–08 season when Dinamo became champions by a 28-point margin and won the Croatian Cup in the same year.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ezadar.hr/clanak/rekordni-dinamo-s-28-bodova-razlike-najuvjerljiviji-prvak| title=Rekordni Dinamo: S 28 bodova razlike najuvjerljiviji prvak| date=2008-05-19| publisher=ezadar.hr| language=Croatian| accessdate=2013-03-18}}</ref> ===Tottenham Hotspur=== ====2008–09 season==== [[File:Luka Modrić spurs.jpg|thumb|right|Modrić in a game against Chelsea, 2008.]] Modrić agreed transfer terms with [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] on 26 April 2008. He was the first of many summer signings for coach [[Juande Ramos]] and was also the Premier League's first summer transfer.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7368463.stm| title=Spurs sign Croatian star Modric| date=2008-04-26| publisher=''BBC Sport''| accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref> After signing a six-year contract from summer 2008,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/playertransferlukamodric290408.html| title=Player Transfer – Luka Modric| author=| date=2008-04-29| publisher=''TottenhamHotspur.com''| accessdate=2008-06-12}}</ref> Tottenham confirmed that the total fee paid was £16.5 million, equalling the club's record fee set by [[Darren Bent]]'s move in 2007.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7373163.stm| title=Spurs equal record fee for Modric| date=2008-04-29| publisher=''BBC Sport''| accessdate=2008-04-29}}</ref> Modrić made his debut for Tottenham on 28 July 2008 in a pre-season friendly against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]. He played 45 minutes at [[Carrow Road]] during the 1–5 victory.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/sport/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=Sport&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=Sport&itemid=NOED28%20Jul%202008%2019%3A41%3A54%3A060| title=Norwich v Tottenham: Latest| date=2008-07-28| publisher=''EDP24 Sport''| accessdate=2008-07-28}}</ref> Two days later, on 30 July, Modrić scored his first goal for the club in the 1–5 victory against [[Leyton Orient F.C.|Leyton Orient]]. His competitive Premier League's debut was on 16 August in the 2–1 defeat by [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] at the [[Riverside Stadium]] in Spurs' first match of the [[Premier League 2008–09|2008–09 season]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551168.stm| title=Middlesbrough 2–1 Tottenham| last=Lyon| first=Sam| date=2008-08-16| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2008-08-19}}</ref> Initially, Spurs used him as a [[deep-lying playmaker]] in central midfield, usually alongside [[Jermaine Jenas]], to utilise his passing range, vision, and creativity to optimum effect. Then-manager Juande Ramos, however, deployed him in an extremely deep defensive midfield role, which his slight frame was not physically suited to. Before joining Tottenham, his greatest success had come in a more advanced, attacking left-sided role; playing him out of position limited his influence. Modrić also suffered from a niggling knee injury early in his Spurs career and he had to endure being labelled as a "light-weight" by sections of the media.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/tottenham/3853343/Luka-Modric-puts-war-years-behind-him-at-Spurs.html| title=Luka Modric puts war years behind him at Spurs| first=Alan| last=Smith| date=2008-12-19| work=The Daily Telegraph| location=London| accessdate=2010-05-11}}</ref> This coincided with his poor form, knocking his confidence and making him even less effective, leading to concerns both for himself and Croatia manager [[Slaven Bilić]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1792790.ece| title=Modric admits to poor start| date=2008-10-10| work=The Sun| location=London}}</ref> With the appointment of manager [[Harry Redknapp]], Modrić was given a more familiar advanced attacking role as a central or left-sided midfielder, which had been a problem position for Tottenham in the past. In the first few months of the 2008–09 season until the 2009 January transfer window, Modrić assumed a far more advanced role as a [[second striker]] behind one of Tottenham's two recognised first-team strikers, [[Roman Pavlyuchenko]] or Darren Bent. This allowed Modrić to have a far more attacking influence on the team and also utilise his footballing brain more productively, as in the thrilling 4–4 draw with [[North London derby|arch-rivals]] [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] on 29 October 2008.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7684610.stm| title=Arsenal 4–4 Tottenham| first=Phil| last=McNulty| date=2008-10-29| work=BBC News| accessdate=2010-05-11}}</ref> Modrić's impact in this position was well demonstrated with Tottenham's fourth and equalising goal when he collected the ball on his chest from [[Tom Huddlestone]], and after a few controlled touches, unleashed a long-range half-volley which, courtesy of a deflection, hit the post and set up [[Aaron Lennon]] for a tap-in. Since this performance, his form improved considerably for Spurs, coinciding with his club's vastly improved form in the league. Redknapp recognised Modrić's value to his side, setting out plans to shape his new team around the Croatian playmaker.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/article.html?Ill_build_Spurs_team_around_Modric_and_Palacios,_insists_Redknapp&in_article_id=508217&in_page_id=43| title=I'll build Spurs team around Modrić and Palacios, insists Redknapp| date=2011-01-28| accessdate=2011-02-20}}</ref> During the January 2009 transfer window, Tottenham re-signed strikers [[Jermain Defoe]] and [[Robbie Keane]], allowing Modrić to return to midfield while retaining his advanced attacking role as a roaming left-sided midfielder. Spurs' other major signing, tough-tackling [[Honduras|Honduran]] midfielder [[Wilson Palacios]], bolstered Spurs' central midfield and gave Modrić more freedom in attack, while Palacios operated as a more defensive midfielder. Using him in his former position from Dinamo Zagreb days made him even more effective with inspirational performances against [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1130086/Tottenham-3-Stoke-1-Magical-Modric-sets-Spurs-vital-victory.html| title=Tottenham 3 Stoke 1: Magical Modric sets Spurs up for vital victory.| author=Neil Ashton| date=2009-01-28| publisher=Daily Mail Online| location=London| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7885857.stm| title=Hull 1–2 Tottenham| author=Jamie Lillywhite|date=2009-02-23| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> and most notably on 21 March, when scored the single goal of the game with the match-winning performance against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7937098.stm| title=Tottenham 1–0 Chelsea| author=Sam Lyon| date=2009-03-21| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> He scored his first Premier League goal against [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] in Spurs' away defeat on 21 December 2008, home win in the [[2008–09 FA Cup|third round]] of [[FA Cup]] against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan]] on 2 January 2009, and in away defeat against [[Manchester United]] on 25 April 2009.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7775574.stm| title=Newcastle 2–1 Tottenham| author=Saj Chowdhury| date=2008-12-21| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2008-12-21}}</ref> Modrić scored his first Tottenham competitive goal in a 2–2 draw against [[FC Spartak Moscow|Spartak Moscow]] during the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] group stages on 18 December 2008.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7775427.stm| title=Tottenham 2–2 Spartak Moscow| author=Ian Hughes| date=2008-12-18| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2008-12-21}}</ref> ====2009–10 season==== Ahead of the [[2009–10 Premier League|2009–10]] season, ex-Spurs [[captain (association football)|captain]] [[Jamie Redknapp]] said of Modrić, "[He's] a hell of a player and a manager’s dream, so I am told. He trains like a demon and never complains, will work with and without the ball on the field and can beat a defender with a trick or with a pass. He could get into any team in the top four and he’ll be even better this season."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1205422/Jamie-Redknapps-10-watch-The-players-light-Premier-League-season.html?ITO=1490| title=Jamie Redknapp's 10 to watch: The players who will light up the Premier League this season| author=Jamie Redknapp| date=2009-08-10| publisher=Daily Mail|accessdate=2009-08-30| location=London}}</ref> On 29 August 2009, during Tottenham's 2–1 win over [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], Modrić was taken off injured with a suspected calf injury.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8224017.stm| title=Tottenham 2–1 Birmingham| author=Sam Lyon| date=2009-08-29| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> The following day, it was confirmed that Modrić had broken his leg, sustaining a fracture to his [[Fibula|right fibula]] and was expected to be out for six weeks.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/8229223.stm| title=Spurs suffer Modric injury blow.| date=2009-08-30| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> On 31 October 2009, however, Spurs' manager Harry Redknapp announced a delay to Modrić's return.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/575886/LUKA-MODRICrsquoS-long-awaited-Tottenham-return-has-been-delayed-until-later-this-month.html| title=Luka Modric Comeback Snag}}</ref> Modrić finally returned to training after numerous delays on 8 December in a match against [[Grays Athletic F.C.|Grays Athletic]]. He made his first start in the Premier League for four months in the [[London derbies|London derby]] against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]], which Spurs won 2–0, with Modrić making a telling contribution by scoring with the leg he broke in the 11th minute. He again scored in home win against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 28 February, and away defeat against [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] in the last season's game on 9 May 2010. On 30 May 2010, Modrić was awarded with a new six-year contract that runs until 2016. Modrić said after the deal, "Tottenham Hotspur gave me my chance in the Premier League and I want to go on to achieve great success here with them. Yes, there have been enquiries from other big clubs, but I have no interest in going anywhere. Last season's top-four finish was an indication of where we are as a Club and I feel I can continue to improve and go on to achieve everything I want to at Spurs".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1282643/Luka-Modric-snubs-Chelsea-Manchester-United-sign-year-Tottenham-Hotspur-deal.html| title=Luka Modric snubs Chelsea and Manchester United to clinch new six-year deal at Tottenham| date=2010-05-30| publisher=Associated Newspapers| work=dailymail.co.uk| accessdate=2013-08-14| location=London}}</ref> ====2010–11 season==== [[File:Luka Modrić 2010 2.jpg|thumb|140px|Modrić playing for Tottenham in 2010.]] On 11 September 2010, Modrić scored his first goal of the [[2010–11 Premier League|2010–11 season]] with a 27th minute strike which put Tottenham 1–0 up away at [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]. The match finished in a 1–1 draw after [[Chris Brunt]] equalised. During the match, Modrić sustained an injury which was feared to be a repeat of the broken leg injury he sustained in the 2009–10 season. Scans later revealed there to be no damage, however. On 28 November, in a home match against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], Modrić scored a solitary goal, but it was later credited as an own-goal goal by Liverpool defender. After the draw against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] at [[White Hart Lane]] in January 2011, the manager of Tottenham, [[Harry Redknapp]], praised him, noting he is a special player: "He was unbelievable. Magnificent. He's an amazing footballer, the little man takes the ball in the tightest areas with people around him, wriggling out of situations. He could play in any team in the world."<ref>{{cite web| url=http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/867140/harry-redknapp-praises-'magnificent'-luka-modric?cc=5739| title=Redknapp praises 'magnificent' Modric| date=2011-01-17| publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures| work=espnfc.com| accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/Chelsea-FC-target-Luka-Modric-praised-by-Tottenham-Hotspur-FC-boss-201107240016/| title=Chelsea FC target Luka Modric praised by Tottenham Hotspur FC boss| date=2011-07-24| publisher=Crunchsports| accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/redknapp-full-praise-tottenham-s-modric-1521181#.UVeZhRf8KrM| title=Redknapp full of praise for Tottenham's Modric| date=2011-03-21| publisher=tribalfootball.com| accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref> He also scored in Tottenham's 3–2 victory over [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on 9 April 2011, as well as converting a penalty at [[Anfield]] on 15 May 2011 to complete a 2–0 victory over Liverpool. In the [[2010–11 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|Champions League]], Modrić participated and helped the club reach its first involvement with the competition. On the first game with [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Inter Milan]] at [[San Siro]] on 20 October 2010, came early out of the game because of injury and they lost 4–3, thanks the tremendous effort of [[Gareth Bale]]. On return match at home, on 2 November, as was given to much space to move and dictate the tempo of the game, he created and assisted for the first goal to [[Rafael van der Vaart|van der Vaart]] in 3–1 victory.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9145936.stm| title=Tottenham 3–1 Inter Milan| author=Phil McNulty| date=2010-11-02| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/11/02/tottenham-3-1-inter-inter-fail-to-deal-with-bale/| title=Tottenham 3–1 Inter: Inter fail to deal with Bale| date=2010-11-02| publisher=Zonal Marking| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref> In the consecutive game with [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]], he scored the second goal after with his left foot calmed the ball received by Crouch, with false shoot deceived defender, and with his right foot hit the undefended part of the goal.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9219545.stm| title=Tottenham 3–0 Werder Bremen| author=Phil McNulty| date=2010-11-24| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref> Eventually, after [[A.C. Milan]], they were stopped in the quarter finals by [[Real Madrid]]. Modrić played 32 Premier League games in the 2010–11 season, scoring three goals and recording two assists, as well as making the highest average number of passes per game for Spurs, with 62.5, at an accuracy rate of 87.4%.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Archive/England-Tottenham| title=Tottenham Squad Summary Premier League 2010/11| publisher=WhoScored.com}}</ref> At the end of the season, Modrić was voted the ''[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.#Club player of the year|Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Player of the Year]]''. The manager of Manchester United, [[Alex Ferguson]], revealed he would have chosen Modrić as his ''Player of the Year'' for that season.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/What-The-Papers-Say/2011/Apr/Papers-Modric-is-fergusons-top-man.aspx| title=Papers: Top man Modric| date=2011-04-29| publisher=manutd.com| accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref> ====2011–12 season==== In the summer of 2011, Modrić was heavily pursued by cross-town rivals [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. Chelsea initially made a bid of £22 million followed by a bid of £27 million, both of which were rejected. Tottenham President [[Daniel Levy (businessman)|Daniel Levy]] stated that Tottenham would not sell Modrić at any price. After the failed bids, Modrić announced that he would welcome a move across London and that he had a "gentleman's agreement" with Daniel Levy that the club would entertain offers from a "big club." Speculation continued throughout the summer transfer window, eventually culminating in Modrić refusing to play in Tottenham's opening match against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], a 3–0 loss, stating that his "head was not in the right place" as he continued to force a move to Chelsea. On the final day of the transfer deadline, Chelsea made an offer of £40 million,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-reject-40m-luka-modric-bid-from-chelsea-2347128.html| title=Tottenham reject £40m Luka Modric bid from Chelsea| publisher=The Independent Online| accessdate=2012-08-16| location=London| date=31 August 2011}}</ref> which was again rejected by Daniel Levy. After failing to secure a transfer, team manager [[Harry Redknapp]] told Luka Modrić to focus on his playing and named him as a starter. On 18 September, he scored his first goal of the season for Tottenham with a wonder shot from 25 yards in a 4–0 home win against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14869938| title=Tottenham 4 – 0 Liverpool| date=2011-09-18| author=Kerry Wilkinson| publisher=BBC| accessdate=2013-04-14}}</ref> On 14 January 2012, scored the only goal in a home draw with [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16453483| title=Tottenham missed the chance to go level on points with the Premier League leaders as they were held by Wolves| date=2012-01-14| author=Kevin Darling| publisher=BBC Sports| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref> On 31 January, Modrić with a crossfield pass assisted for the first goal, and scored the second from 20 yards in a 3–1 win against [[Wigan]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16695945| title=Tottenham 3 – 1 Wigan| date=2012-01-31| author=Jamie Lillywhite| publisher=BBC| accessdate=2013-04-14}}</ref> to be for the third time included in "Team of the Week" in the season.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/ea-sports-ppi-team-of-the-week.html| title=EA Sports PPI Team of the Week| publisher=Premier League| accessdate=2013-04-14}}</ref> Luka Modrić scored his last goal for Tottenham on 2 May, in a 1–4 away win against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton]], when from 25 yards with a powerful volley smacked the ball into the top corner.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17836014| title=Bolton 1 – 4 Tottenham| date=2012-05-02| author=Alistair Magowan| publisher=BBC| accessdate=2013-04-14}}</ref> ===Real Madrid=== ====2012–13 season==== [[File:Luka Modrić against Sevilla.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Modrić playing for Real Madrid against Sevilla FC in 2013.]] On 27 August 2012, [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] announced that they had agreed a deal with Tottenham for a fee in the region of £30 million. Modrić signed a five-year contract with the Spanish club.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19389191| title=Luka Modric: Real Madrid sign midfielder from Tottenham| date=2012-08-27| publisher=bbc.co.uk| accessdate=2012-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1851265.html| title=Modrić completes move to Madrid| date=2012-08-27| publisher=UEFA.com| accessdate=2012-08-27}}</ref> Two days later, he made his Real Madrid debut against [[FC Barcelona]] in the second leg final of the [[2012 Supercopa de España]] at the [[Santiago Bernabéu Stadium|Estadio Santiago Bernabéu]], replacing [[Mesut Özil]] in the 83rd minute. Madrid eventually won the game, giving Modrić his first trophy with the club just 36 hours after his signing was announced.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/19001/modric-delighted-with-first-madrid-title/| title=Modric delighted with first Madrid title| publisher=insidespanishfootball.com| accessdate=2012-08-30}}</ref> Despite his positive debut, Modrić initially struggled to settle into the team under manager [[José Mourinho]] due to his lack of pre-season training which he missed as a result of his ongoing transfer negotiations. The presence of veteran midfielder [[Xabi Alonso]] and [[Sami Khedira]] in defensive midfield, and Mesut Özil in offensive midfield, usually kept him out of the starting lineup, limiting him to substitute appearances and mostly playing out of position for the first few months at the club. He played his first [[UEFA Champions League]] game for Real Madrid in a group match against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 18 September, which Madrid won 3–2. On 3 November, Modrić scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the last minute of their 4–0 victory over [[Real Zaragoza]] in [[2012–13 La Liga|La Liga]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/modric-thrilled-score-first-real-madrid-goal-3618081| title=Modric thrilled to score first Real Madrid goal| date=2012-11-03| publisher=tribalfootball.com| accessdate=2013-02-17}}</ref> On 17 November, Modrić assisted a [[Karim Benzema]] goal (which was eventually considered an [[own goal]] by Jon Aurtenetxe Borde) with a 50-meter cross-field pass. It was the first goal in a 5–1 victory over [[Athletic Bilbao]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.vecernji.hr/sport/vijesti/video-modric-briljantno-asistirao-benzemi-udaljenosti-50-m-clanak-476597| title=Modrić briljantno asistirao Benzemi s udaljenosti od 50 m!| date=2012-11-17| publisher=Vecernji.hr| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref> His most notable game that year was on 4 December, when with crossfield passes he assisted for the first two goals of [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] and [[José Callejón]] in a 4–1 victory over [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] in the group stage of the [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2012_13/champions/1a_fase/jornada_6/grupo_d/rma_aja/| title=Real Madrid-Ajax: resumen, goles y resultado| date=2012-12-04| publisher=marca.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2012/12/05/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1354669618.html| title=Modric ya tiene galones| date=2012-12-05| author=Rubén Jiméenez| publisher=marca.com| accessdate=2013-05-14|language=Spanish}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/667810/Live| title=Real Madrid-Ajax Live| date=2012-12-05| publisher=whoscored.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref> Modrić started in Real Madrid's home game against their league rivals, Barcelona, on 2 March 2013. He assisted teammate, [[Sergio Ramos]], from a corner kick to score the winning goal in the 82nd minute, giving Real victory in the [[El Clásico]] derby. Three days later, on 5 March, Modrić came on as a second-half substitute during the decisive Champions League knockout leg against 10 men [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] at [[Old Trafford]]. With Madrid behind by a goal, he levelled the game with a long-range shot 25-yards out and went on to play a key role in the rest of the game which Real Madrid won 2–1, advancing them to the quarter-finals 3–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=2025338.html| title=Mourinho: Modric made the difference| date=2013-03-06| publisher=fifa.com| accessdate=2013-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/9910683/Manchester-United-v-Real-Madrid-five-things-we-learnt-from-the-Champions-League-tie-at-Old-Trafford.html| title=Manchester United v Real Madrid: five things we learnt from the Champions League tie at Old Trafford| last=Burt| first=Jason| date=2013-03-05| work=The Telegraph| accessdate=2013-03-18| location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2013/03/05/futbol/manchester-madrid/1362520335.html| title=Luka Modric ya no tiene precio| date=2013-03-06| author=J. I. García-Ochoa| publisher=marca.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref> On 16 March, he replicated this performance against [[Real Mallorca]], giving Real Madrid the lead with a long range volley from 30 yards in a game which his team went on to win 5–2.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/mar/17/real-madrid-real-mallorca-la-liga| title=Real Madrid recover against Real Mallorca with Luka Modric screamer| agency=Associated Press| date=2013-03-17| work=The Guardian| accessdate=2013-03-18| location=London}}</ref> Modrić played as a starter in both Champions League semi-final games against [[Borussia Dortmund]]. In the first leg on 24 April, he played in the attacking midfield position where he didn't manage to influence the game and eventually, the team lost 4–1, while on the 30 April, in the second leg 2–0 victory, he played as the deep-lying playmaker providing passes for the attackers and creating several opportunities, being among the best rated players that night.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/apr/30/real-madrid-dortmund-tactical-analysis| title=How Mourinho's subs helped Real score two and almost scrape through| last=Cox| first=Michael| date=2013-05-01| work=guardian.co.uk| accessdate=2013-05-14| location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/debate/2013/04/3458/pinta-votaciones3458.html| title=El uno a uno del Real Madrid| date=2013-05-01| publisher=marca.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/709898/Live/Europe-UEFA-Champions-League-2012-2013-Real-Madrid-Borussia-Dortmund| title=Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund Live| date=2013-05-01| publisher=whoscored.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref> From March 2013, Modrić's form and influence in the midfield continued to grow, distinguishing himself as a player with most passes completed on his team. On 8 May, he assisted from the corner for the first goal, and scored the fourth goal in a 6–2 victory over [[CD Málaga]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/Actualidad_Primer_Equipo_en/1330147212128/noticia/Noticia/Real_Madrid_surpassed_5,500_goals_in_La_Liga_against_Malaga.htm| title=Real Madrid surpassed 5,500 goals in La Liga against Malaga| last=Jabalquinto| first=Diego| date=2013-05-09| work=realmadrid.com| accessdate=2013-05-14}}</ref> ====2013–14 season==== With the arrival of new manager [[Carlo Ancelotti]], Modrić became one of the most common starters in the team, being partnered in midfield with Alonso to provide a balance of defense and attack.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2013/12/12/en/football/real_madrid/1386840555.html| title=Modric is Carlo's fifth most used player| last=Cerezo| first=H.| date=2013-12-12| work=Marca| accessdate=2013-12-21}}</ref> He was consistently the team's most efficient passer, averaging an accuracy rate of 90% in La Liga<ref name="Modric Recoveries">{{cite web| url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ice-cold-luka-modric-now-real-madrids-second-most-important-galactico| title='Ice cold' Luka Modric now Real Madrid's second most important Galactico| date=2013-12-23| work=fourfourtwo.com| accessdate=2014-01-09}}</ref> and also having the most ball recoveries of any player in the squad.<ref name="Modric Recoveries"/> He scored his first goal of the season in the last [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] group game against [[F.C. Copenhagen]], making it his fifth overall goal he scored at the club. All five goals were scored from the outside of the box.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2013/12/11/en/football/real_madrid/1386751516.html| title=Modric: Shades of Old Trafford| date=2013-12-11| work=Marca| accessdate=2013-12-21}}</ref> He scored his first goal of the Spanish league season in a 3–0 away win against [[Getafe CF]], which marked his sixth goal outside of the box.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2014/02/16/en/football/real_madrid/1392565819.html| title=Real keep firing against Getafe| date=2014-02-16| work=Marca| accessdate=2014-02-17}}</ref> Modrić went on to win the [[2013–14 Copa del Rey]] with Real Madrid, defeating [[FC Barcelona]] 2-1 in the final. In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, he intercepted the ball and assisted to [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] for the third goal in their 3-0 home victory against [[Borussia Dortmund]]. The goal was ultimately decisive as Real went on to lose 2-0 in the second leg, but progressed with a marginal aggregate score of 3-2. In his 100th game for the club,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/tottenham-ace-modric-happy-mark-100-games-amazing-win-2130531| title=Tottenham ace Modric happy to mark 100 games with "amazing" win| date=2014-04-29| work=tribalfootball..com| accessdate=2014-04-29}}</ref> Modrić assisted for the first goal in the second leg 4-0 victory over [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] in the Champions League semi-final, helping Real Madrid reach the final for the first time in 12 years.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27193338| title=Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid| date=2014-04-29| work=bbc.com| accessdate=2014-04-29}}</ref> He was included in UEFA's Team of the Week for both legs of the semi-final.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://en.uclratings.uefa.com/Player/TeamOfWeek/11| title=Team of the week - Matchday 11| publisher=UEFA| accessdate=2014-05-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://en.uclratings.uefa.com/Player/TeamOfWeek/12| title=Team of the week - Matchday 12| publisher=UEFA| accessdate=2014-05-02}}</ref> On 24 May, in the [[2014 UEFA Champions League Final]], Modrić once again assisted from a corner for teammate [[Sergio Ramos]] to score a 93rd minute equalizer against city rivals Atletico Madrid. Real went on to win 4-1 in extra time to mark the club's tenth Champions League title, dubbed locally as ''la Décima'' (the tenth).<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2014/matches/live/index.html?day=13&session=1&match=2011883| title=Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid| publisher=UEFA| accessdate=2014-05-24}}</ref> He was included in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, <ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2111959.html| title=UEFA Champions League squad of the season| date=2014-06-02| publisher=UEFA| accessdate=2014-06-02}}</ref> and received the [[LFP Awards|LFP award]] for the "Best Midfielder" of the Spanish first league of that season.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.lfp.es/en/news/luka-modric-best-midfielder-in-the-2013-14-liga-bbva| title=Luka Modrić, 'Best Midfielder in the 2013-14 Liga BBVA'| date=2014-10-27| publisher=[[Liga de Fútbol Profesional|LFP]]| accessdate=2014-10-31}}</ref> ====2014–15 season==== In the new season Modrić signed a new contract until 2018,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28866670| title=Luka Modric signs Real Madrid deal until 2018| date=2014-08-20|work=BBC|accessdate=27 November 2014}}</ref> and with the departure of Alonso was partnered with newly arrived [[Toni Kroos]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/alistair-tweedale/luka-modric-madrid_b_5841312.html| title=Modest Modric Madrid's Superstar in the Shadows| author=Alistair Tweedale| date=2014-09-19|work=The Huffington Post| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> Modrić began the season winning [[2014 UEFA Super Cup|UEFA Super Cup]] over [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28741099| title=Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid win| author=Rob Phillips| date=2014-08-12|work=BBC| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> and assisting twice for Bale, first against Real Sociedad in Spanish league,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/31/real-sociedad-real-madrid-la-liga-match-report| title=Real Sociedad’s David Zurutuza scores twice to defeat Real Madrid| date=2014-08-31| publisher=The Guardian| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> and second with outside of the foot against [[FC Basel]] in Champions League.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/16/real-madrid-basel-champions-league| title=Gareth Bale on the mark as Basel suffer Champions League blitz at Real Madrid| date=2014-09-16| publisher=The Guardian| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014318/postmatch/report/index.html| title=Rampant Madrid ease Basel aside| author=Joseph Walker| date=2014-09-16|work=UEFA| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> In the 2–0 away win against [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]], Modrić scored his seventh goal from outside of the box.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29311925| title=First-half goals from Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid continue their La Liga resurgence with a hard-fought victory over Villarreal| date=2014-09-27|work=BBC| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> In November Modrić sustained a thigh injury in the international match against Italy, because of which would be out of the game up to three months.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30102676| title=Luka Modric: Real Madrid star ruled out for three months| date=2014-11-18|work=BBC| accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> ==International career== [[File:Luka Modric (L), João Moutinho (R) - Croatia vs. Portugal, 10th June 2013.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Modrić, playing for Croatia in 2013.]] Modrić's first international experience came at youth level, playing for the Croatian [[Croatia national under-17 football team|under-17]], [[Croatia national under-19 football team|under-19]] and [[Croatia national under-21 football team|under-21 team]]s.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/news/newsid=25057.html| title=Kranjcar chases dream| date=2006-04-13| publisher=''FIFA.com''| accessdate=2007-01-29}}</ref> He made his full [[Croatia national football team|international]] debut on 1 March 2006 in a friendly match against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in [[Basel]], Switzerland, which Croatia won 3–2.<ref name="Mid" /> ===2006 World Cup=== At the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] finals, he made two appearances as a substitute in the group fixtures against [[Japan national football team|Japan]] and [[Australia national football team|Australia]]. With the appointment of new manager [[Slaven Bilić]], Modrić earned greater recognition at international level, scoring his first goal in Croatia's 2–0 friendly win over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] on 16 August 2006 in [[Livorno]]. His performances ensured a regular place in the international side, and he gave an impressive showing in Croatia's successful [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|Euro 2008 qualifying campaign]], which recorded home and away victories against [[England national football team|England]]. ===Euro 2008=== Much was expected of the young midfielder often dubbed "the Croatian [[Johan Cruyff|Cruyff]]". Modrić scored Croatia's first goal of [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]], converting a penalty in the fourth minute of their 1–0 victory against [[Austria national football team|Austria]] on 8 June 2008.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2008/7363048.stm| title=Austria 0–1 Croatia| last=Ian| first=Hughes| date=2008-06-08| publisher=''BBC Sport''| accessdate=2008-06-08}}</ref> It was the fastest penalty ever awarded and scored in European Championship history.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.euro2008.uefa.com/tournament/matches/match=300684/index.html| title=Modrić penalty undoes gutsy Austria| author=Trevor Haylett| date=2008-06-08| publisher=''Uefa.com''| accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> He continued to impress at the tournament and was named ''[[UEFA]] [[Man of the Match]]'' in their next game when Croatia defeated one of the pre-tournament favorites and eventual finalists [[German national football team|Germany]].<ref name="modricman">{{cite web| url=http://www.euro2008.uefa.com/news/kind=1/newsid=715015.html| title=Modrić and Croatia rise to occasion| work=''uefa/euro2008.com''| accessdate=2008-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://espnfc.com/news/story?id=546239&cc=5739| title=Beckenbauer baffled by woeful Germany| date=2008-06-13| publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures| work=soccernet.espn.go.com}}</ref> In the quarter-final against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]], Modrić took advantage of a mistake by veteran Turkish goalkeeper [[Rüştü Reçber]], and crossed to teammate [[Ivan Klasnić]] for the first goal of the game with only a minute remaining of extra time. [[Semih Şentürk]], however, equalised for Turkey almost immediately. In the ensuing [[Penalty shootout (association football)|penalty shootout]], Modrić failed to score the first penalty with his off-target kick. Turkey went on to win the shootout 3–1. At the end of the competition, Modrić was included in the ''UEFA Team of the Tournament'', becoming only the second Croatian to ever achieve this honour, the first being [[Davor Šuker]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://dalje.com/en-sports/luka-modric-in-euros-best-team-xavi-best-player/160205| title=Luka Modric In EURO`s Best Team, Xavi Best Player| date=2009-06-30| publisher=Kontineo oglašavanje| work=dalje.com| accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref> ===Euro 2012=== In the [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 6|2010 World Cup qualifiers]], Modrić scored three goals, against [[Kazakhstan national football team|Kazakhstan]], [[Andorra national football team|Andorra]] and [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]], matching [[Ivan Rakitić]], [[Ivica Olić]], and [[Eduardo da Silva]], but the team fell short of qualifying by a single point behind Ukraine. After appearing in all of their [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier]] matches, and scoring a goal against Israel, he started in all three of Croatia [[UEFA Euro 2012 Group C|group stage]] matches against [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]], [[Italy national football team|Italy]] and [[Spain national football team|Spain]], but the team failed to progress. His most notable performance was against Spain, being the one who led the team game and manager Bilić relied to realize the strategy of resisting Spain's football quality on the pitch. The most memorable moment of the game was when Modrić picked the ball on the halfway line skipping Spain's midfield trio, rushing down on the right side to reach penalty area, there evaded a defender and from 18 yards with out side of the foot crossed to Ivan Rakitić, but [[Iker Casillas]] saved the goal of this attempt.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18181161| title=Croatia 0–1 Spain| author=Ben Smith| date=2012-06-18| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18497169| title=Euro 2012 day 11 analysis: Ivan Rakitic miss leaves Croatia short| date=2012-06-19| publisher=BBC Sport| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref> As Croatia did not pass the group stage, he was not included in the ''Team of the Tournament'', but The Telegraph included him in the best eleven until the semi-finals,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/euro-2012/9350132/Euro-2012-the-best-eleven-so-far.html| title=Euro 2012: the best eleven so far| author=Kristian Walsh| date=2012-06-26| publisher=The Telegraph| accessdate=2013-08-14| location=London}}</ref> and his play was well received by the critics.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://betting.betfair.com/football/harry-redknapp/harry-redknapp-my-euro-2012-team-of-the-tournament-290612-512.html| title=Harry Redknapp: My Euro 2012 Team of the Tournament| date=2012-06-29| publisher=Bet Fair| work=betting.betfair.com| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/euro2012/archive/2012/06/20/analysis-modric-s-euros-prove-his-suitability-for-madrid-move.aspx| title=Analysis: Modric's Euros prove his suitability for Madrid move| date=2012-06-20| publisher=Haymarket Consumer Media & FourFour Two| work=fourfourtwo.com| accessdate=2013-08-14}}</ref> ===2014 World Cup=== In the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] qualifying campaign, after the [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Second Round|playoffs]], Modrić with the Croatian team qualified for the 2014 World Cup. They entered the [[2014 FIFA World Cup Group A|Group A]] with [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] and [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]]. Croatia played the opening game against Brazil, which they eventually lost 3–1,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285029|title=Brazil 3 Croatia 1|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2014-06-12|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref> while Modrić sustained slight foot injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/modric-injury-loss-against-brazil-not-serious-013420995.html|title=Modric injury in loss against Brazil not serious|author=Dusan Stojanovic|date=2014-06-13|publisher=The Associated Press|work=Yahoo News|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> In the second game Croatia won 0–4 against Cameroon,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285162|title=Cameroon 0 Croatia 4|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2014-06-18|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref> but did not progress as they lost 1–3 against Mexico,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285326|title= Croatia 1 Mexico 3|date=2014-06-23|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2014-06-24}}</ref> despite the great expectations from the Croatian public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=2119094.html|title=Croatia's World Cup highs and lows|author=Elvir Islamović|date=2014-06-24|publisher=UEFA|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> ===Euro 2016=== In the [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying]], Modrić scored his first goals for Croatia after three years, the first against [[Malta national football team|Malta]] on his 29th birthday with a long range shot,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/qualifiers/season=2016/matches/round=2000446/match=2013838/postmatch/report/|title=Modrić sets Croatia on course to sink Malta|author=Elvir Islamović|date=2014-09-09|publisher=UEFA|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> and then scored a penalty against [[Azerbaijan national football team|Azerbaijan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000446/match=2013880/postmatch/report/index.html|title=Croatia beat Azerbaijan for third straight win|author=Elvir Islamović|date=2014-10-13|publisher=UEFA|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> ==Style of play== [[File:Luka Modric - Croatia vs. Portugal, 10th June 2013 (4).jpg|thumb|left|Modrić, playing for Croatia in 2013, has been considered as the most versatile, and crucial player of the national team.|250px]] {{Quote_box|width=20%|align=right|quote="Not only is he a very hard worker, he has a good brain and he provided some calmness and composure to the [[midfield]]. His passing was neat and his contribution was outstanding. He was not only winning the ball, he was passing well. We thought that he was very influential. He did not just work hard, he made the other people play well around him." |source=–[[Gérard Houllier]], UEFA Technical Team<ref name="modricman"/>}} Modrić is described as a creative playmaker with great vision, able to change the course of the game with a pass, from both distances, or with a solo long-range effort.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web| url=http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/76762/luka-modric?cc=5739#| title=Luka Modrić Bio, Stats, News| publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures| accessdate=2013-03-30}}</ref> He is able to play with both feet, and combines this with his swift offensive positioning off the ball.<ref name="modricability">{{cite web| url=http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/newsid=798144.html| title=Modrić the key man for Bilić| publisher=FIFA.com| accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> His complex game brought him consistent success in the clubs he played for. His best role is as a central midfielder and during his time at Dinamo Zagreb, he proved his ability to play as an attacking midfielder, especially on his preferred left wing. In the 2010–11 season, Modrić has been seen to adopt a defensive midfield role in addition to playmaking, tracking back to win the ball from the opposition and prepare for counter-attack, making him one of the most versatile players in the Spurs squad.<ref name="modricability"/> His position in Real Madrid is number six, eight or ten, depending on the tactics,<ref name="Mourinho on LM">{{cite web| url=http://www.totalfootballmag.com/other-news/champions-league/mourinho-vows-to-deliver-another-european-cup/| title=Mourinho vows to deliver another European Cup| date=| publisher=Total Football Magazine| accessdate=2013-07-16}}</ref> while his role was described as the second deep-lying pivot along [[Xabi Alonso]], a classic playmaker when his creativity is needed to unlock the defense.<ref name="SN Plan C">{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/champions-league-magazin--modric-treba-realu-za-plan-c/1056484/| title='Modrić treba Realu za plan C'| date=2012-09-27| work=Sportske Novosti| accessdate=2013-03-31| language=Croatian}}</ref> Modrić's cleverness in the game was recognized by [[Dragan Stojković|Piksi]], who stated: "I saw a small blond boy who played exactly like I would. Ideas he was showing then on the terrain were fascinating."<ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/piksi-stojkovic-za-sn---modric-je-uz-xavija-i-iniestu-najinteligentniji-veznjak-svijeta--/1092068/| title=Piksi Stojković: 'Modrić je uz Xavija i Iniestu najinteligentniji veznjak svijeta!'| author=Juranović, Tomislav| date=2013-03-20| work=Sportske Novosti| accessdate=2013-03-31| language=Croatian}}</ref> [[Johan Cruyff]] noted that Modrić's quality and influence to the game depend on the freedom he gets.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/cruyff-konacano-progovorio-o-nasljedniku---modric-ima-ogromnu-kvalitetu--treba-mu-dati-slobodu-/1092078/| title=Cruyff o nasljedniku: 'Luka Modrić ima ogromnu kvalitetu, treba mu dati slobodu'| author=Robert Matteoni| date=2013-03-20| publisher=EPH| work="Sportske Novosti"| accessdate=2013-03-31| language=Croatian}}</ref> [[Paul Scholes]] who several times played against him, in an interview to Manchester Evening News in 2011 said: "Of the three [Samir Nasri and Wesley Sneijder], Modrić, has been the one I have been most impressed with, [and] whenever we played Tottenham, he was the one who stood out."<ref>{{cite web| url=http://espnfc.com/euro2012/en/news/1086938/musa-okwongathe-luka-modric-mystique.html| title=The Luka Modric mystique| author=Musa Okwonga| date=2012-06-05| publisher=ESPN.com| accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref> [[José Mourinho]] stated that the reason why he wanted him in Real Madrid is because of his influence on the game, tactical level and has "that artistic sense."<ref name="Mourinho on LM"/> [[Carlo Ancelotti]] praised Modrić's technique and versatility as a midfield player, stating: "Modric is an outstanding player and in my opinion one of the best midfielders in the world right now, because he can play in more than one position".<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.marca.com/2013/05/23/en/football/real_madrid/1369295645.html| title=Ancelotti, a great admirer of Modric| date=2012-05-23| publisher=Marca.com| accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/9395211/Tottenhams-Luka-Modric-receives-high-praise-from-PSG-coach-Carlo-Ancelotti-as-clubs-jostle-for-his-signature.html| title=Tottenham's Luka Modric receives high praise from PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti as club's jostle for his signature| date=2012-07-12| publisher=Telegraph Media Group| work=telegraph.co.uk| accessdate=2013-03-31| location=London}}</ref> [[Alex Ferguson]] highly regarded him as a player while played in Premier League, stating it's fair to compare him to Paul Scholes as both are intelligent footballers with good passing consistency and control of the game,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2109646/Sir-Alex-Feguson-lauds-Luka-Modric.html| title=Sir Alex lauds Modric as United prepare for Spurs showdown| date=2012-03-03| publisher=Daily Mail| accessdate=2014-05-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1029903/sir-alex-ferguson:-luka-modric-has-same-qualities-as-paul-scholes?cc=5739| title=Ferguson: Modric has Scholes class| date=2012-03-03| publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures| work=espnfc.com| accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref> as well fairplay.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jutarnji.hr/sir-alex-ferguson----zelio-sam-luku-modrica--on-je-posteni-igrac-koji-nikad-ne-simulira-/1136543/| title=Hrvat u Sir Alexovoj Knjizi Ferguson: "Želio sam Modrića, on nikad ne simulira"| date=2013-10-30| publisher=Jutarnji List| work=jutarnji.hr| accessdate=2014-05-02| language=Croatian}}</ref> Others managers who have praised his game include, [[Pep Guardiola]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1364402/The-magic-Luka-Modric-Croatian-midfielder-shows-theres-Spurs-Bale-Van-der-Vaart.html| title=The magic of Modric: Croatian midfielder shows there's more to Spurs than Bale and Van der Vaart| author=Alex Kay| date=2011-03-09| publisher=Associated Newspapers| work=dailymail.co.uk| accessdate=2013-03-31| location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/guardiola-godinama-prica-o-modricu/916970/| title=Direktor Barce za SN: 'Guardiola obožava Modrića, već godinama priča o njemu!'| author=Dean Bauer| date=2011-01-11| publisher=EPH| work=Sportske Novosti| accessdate=2013-03-31| language=Croatian}}</ref> and [[Sven-Göran Eriksson|S.G. Eriksson]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportski.net.hr/nogomet/reprezentacija/eriksson-luka-je-igrac-za-barcelonu-nikako-za-real| title='Luka Modrić je igrač za Barcelonu, nikako za Real!'| date=2012-07-18| publisher=adriaticmedia| work=sportski.net.hr| accessdate=2013-03-31| language=Croatian}}</ref> ==Personal life== Modrić married Vanja Bosnić in May 2010 in the Croatian capital, [[Zagreb]], after four years of dating. His teammate at the time, [[Vedran Ćorluka]], was his best man.<ref name="Tottenham Star Luka Modric Wedding Bells">{{cite web| title=Tottenham Star Luka Modric Wedding Bells| url=http://www.croatiantimes.com/?id=19901| publisher=Croatian Times| date=2011-06-12| accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> Their son, Ivano, was born on 6 June 2010.<ref name="Football star Luka Modric becomes a father">{{cite web| title=Football star Luka Modric becomes a father| url=http://www.croatiantimes.com/?id=11461| publisher=Croatian Times| date=2010-06-07| accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref><ref name="Modric family idyll">{{cite web| title=Obiteljska idila Luke Modrića| url=http://www.gloria.hr/obiteljska-idila-luke-modrica/| publisher=Gloria| date=2013-06-09| language=Croatian| accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> On 25 April 2013, their daughter, Ema, was born.<ref name="Modric family idyll"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Vanja i Luka Modrić kćer nazvali Ema| url=http://www.vecernji.hr/scena/vanja-luka-modric-kcer-nazvali-ema-clanak-547381| publisher=Vecernji list| date=2013-05-02| language=Croatian| accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> He generally lives a quiet family life.<ref>{{cite web| title=Modric lives the quiet life| url=http://www.marca.com/2014/02/10/en/football/real_madrid/1392064799.html| publisher=Marca| date=2014-02-10| accessdate=2014-09-28}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Club=== ''Statistics accurate as of match played 18 April 2015'' {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="2"|League !colspan="2"|Cup¹ !colspan="2"|Europe² !colspan="2"|Total |- !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[HŠK Zrinjski Mostar|Zrinjski Mostar]] (loan) |- |!|[[2003–04 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2003–04]] |22||8||0||0||0||0||22||8 |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[NK Inter Zaprešić|Inter Zaprešić]] (loan) |- |!|[[2004–05 Prva HNL|2004–05]] |18||4||0||0||0||0||18||4 |- | rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"|[[NK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]] |- |!colspan="2"|[[2004–05 Prva HNL|2004–05]] |7||0||1||0||0||0||8||0 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2005–06 Prva HNL|2005–06]] |32||8||1||0||0||0||33||15 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2006–07 Prva HNL|2006–07]] |30||6||8||2||6||0||44||8 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2007-08 Prva HNL|2007–08]] |25||13||8||1||10||3||43||17 |- |!colspan="2"|'''Total !94!!27!!18!!3!!16!!3!!128!!33 |- | rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"|[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] |- |!colspan="2"|[[2008-09 Premier League|2008–09]] |34||3||6||1||4||1||44||5 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2009-10 Premier League|2009–10]] |25||3||7||0||0||0||32||3 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2010-11 Premier League|2010–11]] |32||3||2||0||9||1||43||4 |- |!colspan="2"|[[2011-12 Premier League|2011–12]] |36||4||2||0||2||1||40||5 |- |!colspan="2"|'''Total !127!!13!!17!!1!!15!!3!!159!!17 |- | rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|[[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] |- |[[2012–13 La Liga|2012–13]] |33||3||9||0||11||1||53||4 |- |[[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14]] |34||1||6||0||11||1||51||2 |- |[[2014–15 La Liga|2014–15]] |16||1||2||0||7||0||25||1 |- |!colspan="2"|'''Total !83!!5!!17!!0!!29!!2!!129!!7 |- !colspan="2" | Career totals !344!!57!!52!!4!!60!!8!!456!!69 |} <small>¹ Includes cup competitions such as the [[Croatian Football Cup|Croatian Cup]], [[Croatian Supercup]], [[FA Cup]], [[Football League Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]] and [[Supercopa de España]].</small> <small>² Includes [[UEFA Super Cup]] and [[FIFA Club World Cup]].</small> ===International=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! colspan=3 | [[Croatia national football team|Croatia national team]] |- !Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |2006||12||2 |- |2007||10||1 |- |2008||11||3 |- |2009||3||1 |- |2010||8||0 |- |2011||9||1 |- |2012||9||0 |- |2013||10||0 |- |2014||11||2 |- !Total||83||10 |} ====International goals==== {| class="wikitable" !colspan="7"|'''Luka Modrić – goals for Croatia'''<ref>{{NFT player|pid=13117|Luka Modrić|accessdate=2013-03-16}}</ref> |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" !# !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |16 August 2006 |[[Stadio Armando Picchi]], [[Livorno]], [[Italy]] |{{fb|Italy}} |<center>0–'''2''' |<center>0–2 |[[Exhibition game|Friendly]] |- |2. |7 October 2006 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Andorra}} |<center>'''7'''–0 |<center>7–0 |[[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|Euro 2008 qualifying]] |- |3. |7 February 2007 |[[Kantrida Stadium|Kantrida]], [[Rijeka]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Norway}} |<center>'''2'''–0 |<center>2–1 |[[Exhibition game|Friendly]] |- |4. |8 June 2008 |[[Ernst Happel Stadion]], [[Vienna]], [[Austria]] |{{fb|AUT}} |<center>0–'''1''' |<center>0–1 |[[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]] |- |5. |6 September 2008 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Kazakhstan}} |<center>'''2'''–0 |<center>3–0 ||[[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 6|2010 World Cup qualifying]] |- |6. |15 October 2008 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|AND}} |<center>'''3'''–0 |<center>4–0 ||2010 World Cup qualifying |- |7. |6 June 2009 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Ukraine}} |<center>'''2'''–2 |<center>2–2 ||2010 World Cup qualifying |- |8. |6 September 2011 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Israel}} |<center>'''1'''–1 |<center>3–1 ||[[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group F|Euro 2012 qualifying]] |- |9. |9 September 2014 |[[Maksimir Stadium|Maksimir]], [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Malta}} |<center>'''1'''–0 |<center>2–0 ||[[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group H|Euro 2016 qualifying]] |- |10. |13 October 2014 |[[Stadion Gradski vrt]], [[Osijek]], [[Croatia]] |{{fb|Azerbaijan}} |<center>'''5'''–0 |<center>6–0 ||[[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group H|Euro 2016 qualifying]] |} ==Honours== ===Club=== ;Dinamo Zagreb *[[Prva HNL]]: [[Prva HNL 2005-06|2005–06]], [[Prva HNL 2006-07|2006–07]], [[Prva HNL 2007-08|2007–08]] *[[Croatian Cup]]: [[2006–07 Croatian Cup|2006–07]], [[2007–08 Croatian Cup|2007–08]] *[[Croatian Supercup]]: [[Croatian Supercup|2006]] ;Real Madrid *[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|2013–14]] *[[UEFA Super Cup]]: [[UEFA Super Cup 2014|2014]] *[[FIFA Club World Cup]]: [[2014 FIFA Club World Cup Final|2014]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.realmadrid.com/futbol/plantilla/luka-modric| title=Luka Modric| publisher=realmadrid.com| accessdate=2014-12-23}}</ref> *[[Copa del Rey]]: [[2013–14 Copa del Rey|2013–14]] *[[Supercopa de España]]: [[2012 Supercopa de España|2012]] ===Individual=== *[[Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnian Premier League Player of the Year]]: 2003 *[[Croatian Footballer of the Year#Hope of the Year|Croatian Football Hope of the Year]]: 2004 *[[:hr:Najbolji igrač Prve HNL (Tportal)|HNL’s Footballer of the Year]]: 2007<ref name="Tportal"/> *[[Prva HNL Player of the Year]]: 2007 *[[Sportske novosti Yellow Shirt award|SN Yellow Shirt Award]]: [[2007–08 Prva HNL|2007–08]] *[[Croatian Footballer of the Year]]: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014 *[[UEFA European Football Championship Teams of the Tournament|UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament]]: [[UEFA Euro 2008#Awards|2008]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/76762/luka-modric?cc=5739| title=Luka Modric| publisher=Espnfc.com| accessdate=2013-03-07}}</ref> *[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.#Club player of the year|Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Player of the Year]]: [[2010–11 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season|2010–11]] *[[Sportske novosti|Croatian Football Oscar]]; Footballer of the Year: 2013, 2014, 2015<ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/u-green-goldu-dodijeljeni-prvi-nogometni-oscari/1107516/| title=Prvi Nogometni Oscar| date=2013-06-08| publisher=Sportske Novosti| accessdate=2014-06-02| language=Croatian}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/nogometni-oscar-igraci-i-treneri-drugu-godinu-za-redom-luku-modrica-proglasili-najbolji-nogometasem/1196232/| title=Igrači i treneri drugu godinu za redom Luku Modrića proglasili najbolji igračem Hrvatske| date=2014-06-02| publisher=Sportske Novosti| accessdate=2014-06-02| language=Croatian}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/nogometni-oscari-modric-treci-put-zaredom-najbolji-igrac--najbolji-trener-zoran-mamic/1360872/ |title=Nogometni Oscari: Modrić najbolji hrvatski igrač, najtrener Mamić se ispričao |date=2015-06-03 |publisher=Sportske Novosti |accessdate=2015-06-03 |language=Croatian}}</ref> *[[UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League Team of the Season]]: [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|2013–14]] * [[LFP Awards|La Liga's Best Midfielder]]: 2013–14 ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} *[http://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/luka-modric Profile] at [[Real Madrid|Realmadrid.com]] *[http://www.lfp.es/en/player/liga-bbva/modric Luka Modrić La Liga profile] *{{UEFA player|74699}} *{{FIFA player|241559}} *{{soccerbase|43862}} *{{NFT player|pid=13117}} {{Real Madrid C.F. squad}} {{Navboxes colour |title= Croatia squads |bg=white |fg=red |bordercolor=red |list1= {{Croatia squad 2006 FIFA World Cup}} {{Croatia squad UEFA Euro 2008}} {{Croatia squad UEFA Euro 2012}} {{Croatia squad 2014 FIFA World Cup}} }} {{Navboxes colour |title = Awards | bg = gold | bordercolor = black |list1= {{Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 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