Luka Modrić Croatian Footballer From Zadar
Luka Modrić · association football player · Croatian
Biography
Born on 9 September 1985 in Zadar, Luka Modrić is a Croatian footballer. He is listed with Croatia men's national football team (2006–) and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2012–2025) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as an attacking midfielder. The earliest team listed is Croatia national under-17 football team, from 2001. His 10 listed teams include Croatia men's national football team, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The longest stint listed is 13 years with Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. His latest team on record is AC Milan (2025). At Croatia men's national football team (2006–), his team-mates on record include Ivan Rakitić, Mario Mandžukić and Dominik Livakovic. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol team-mates from the same years include Dani Carvajal, Karim Benzema and Lucas Vázquez.
Recognition
His awards include the Ballon d'Or (2018). His other honours include the FIFA World Player of the Year (2018) and the World Cup Golden Ball (2018). In total, he has received 4 awards.
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Croatia national under-17 football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2003–2004 | Croatia national under-19 football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2003–2008 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | Attacking midfielder |
| 2003–2004 | HŠK Zrinjski Mostar | Attacking midfielder |
| 2004–2005 | Croatia national under-21 football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2004–2005 | NK Inter Zaprešić | Attacking midfielder |
| 2006– | Croatia men's national football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2008–2012 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Attacking midfielder |
| 2012–2025 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Attacking midfielder |
| 2025– | AC Milan | Attacking midfielder |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| 2018 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2018 | UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2018 | World Cup Golden Ball | Won |
Luka Modrić on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 39.7M @lukamodric10
- Engagement rate
- 2.35% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 928,075
- Average comments
- 5,820 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Luka Modrić?
Luka Modrić is 41 years old, born on 9 September 1985 in Zadar.
What is Luka Modrić known for?
Luka Modrić is an attacking midfielder who has played for Croatia men's national football team and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
How tall is Luka Modrić?
Luka Modrić is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Luka Modrić’s nationality?
Luka Modrić is Croatian, born in Zadar.
Has Luka Modrić won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Ballon d'Or (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483837), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Last checked by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team
About this profile
Is this you, or do you represent this person? You can suggest a correction, claim this profile, or ask us to remove the profile or specific information on it.
Related people
Dominik Livakovic
Teammate at Croatia men's national football team
Darren Bent
Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Karim Benzema
Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Mesut Özil
Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Laurent Koscielny
Also born in 1985
Adam Sandler
Also born on 9 September
