Luka Modric

Professional Footballer

Croatian Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityCroatian
Date of Birth09/09/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceZadar, SFR Yugoslavia

Latest News about Luka Modric

24/02/2026

At age 41, Luka Modrić has become a mainstay in AC Milan's midfield, logging the most playing time among field players with 2,006 minutes in the 2025-26 Serie A season. He faces a career decision among three options: returning to Dinamo Zagreb where childhood idol Zvonimir Boban is president, extending his contract with AC Milan which holds a one-year option, or retiring after the 2026 World Cup. Modrić has recorded 2 starts, 2 goals, and 3 assists in 28 league appearances this season.

14/07/2025

Luka Modrić joined AC Milan as a midfielder, signing with the club and appearing in his first photoshoot at Casa Milan. He transitioned from Real Madrid to continue his career in Italy's Serie A. Modrić wears jersey number 14 for AC Milan.

22/05/2025

Real Madrid officially announced the end of Luka Modrić's playing career with the club following the Club World Cup starting 18 June 2025 in the United States. Over 13 seasons since joining in 2012, Modrić won 28 titles including 6 UEFA Champions Leagues, 6 Club World Cups, 4 La Liga titles, and set club records as one of only five players with 6 European Cups and the most trophies in Real Madrid's history. He made 590 appearances and scored 43 goals for the club.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameLuka Modrić
Nickname(s)Lucky Luka, Cruyff of the Balkan
Zodiac sign/Sun signVirgo
SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityDid Not Attend
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityCroatian
HobbyWatching Football and Basketball

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorMedium Blonde

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Girls/ AffairsVanja Bosnic (2006-2010)
Marriage Date12 May 2010

Family

FatherStipe Modrić (Military Mechanic)
MotherRadojka Modrić (Textile Worker)
Siblings
  • Jasmina Modrić
  • Diora Modrić
SpouseVanja Bosnic (2010-Present) Manager of the Company “Ivano SARL”
Children
  • Ivano Modrić
  • Ema Modrić (Eldest)
  • Sofia Modrić (Youngest)

Career

Debut
InternationalOn 1 March 2006 for Croatia against Argentina
ClubOn 29 July 2006 for GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Jersey Number#10 (Croatia), #10 (Real Madrid), #14 (AC Milan)
Coach/Mentor
  • Zlatko Dalić
  • Julen Lopetegui
PositionMidfielder
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Club
For Dinamo Zagreb
  • Croatian First League: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08
  • Croatian Cup: 2006–07, 2007–08
For Real Madrid
  • La Liga: 2016–17
  • UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
  • Copa del Rey: 2013–14
  • Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
  • Spanish Super Cup: 2017, 2022
Individual
  • Bosnian Premier League Player of the Year: 2003
  • HNL’s Footballer of the Year: 2007
  • Croatian Footballer of the Year: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017
  • Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Player of the Year: 2010–11
  • La Liga's Best Midfielder: 2013–14, 2015–16
  • ESPN Midfielder of the Year: 2016, 2017
  • FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2017
  • Ballon d'Or: 2018
  • FIFA The Best Men's Player: 2018
  • UEFA Men's Player of the Year: 2018

Favourites

Favourite ManagerCarlo Ancelotti
Favourite FootballerRonaldo
Favourite SportspersonMichael Jordan
Favourite Holiday DestinationZadar, Croatia
Favourite MagazineNogomet (A Croatian Football Magazine)
Favourite Singer(s)
  • Oliver Dragojevic
  • Toni Cetinski (Croatian Singers)

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • BMW X5
  • Bentley Continental GT
  • Range Rover
  • Audi
  • Lexus

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Luka Modric smokes.
2. Luka Modric drinks alcohol.
3. He was born into a family of refugees who fled from Serbian aggressors during the Bosnian War.
4. His grandfather was executed by Croatian Serb rebels in December 1991, with his house burned down.
5. In his childhood, he played basketball and was a goalkeeper in Handball for his school team.
6. As a child, Luka had a poster of Croatian footballer Zvonimir Boban on his bedroom wall.
7. He represented Croatia in under-17, under-19, and under-21 tournaments.
8. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Luka made two substitute appearances for Croatia against Japan and Australia.
9. During the 2005-2006 season, he signed a 10-year contract with Dinamo Zagreb and built a house for his family with his first paycheck.
10. Luka received a Cross and chain from his parents at 18 years old, considering it his most prized possession.
11. On April 26, 2008, he signed for English Premier League Club, Tottenham Hotspur, scoring his first goal against Spartak Moscow on December 18, 2008.
12. He represented Croatia in major international tournaments like Euro 2012, 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2016.
13. In May 2018, Modric was named in the Croatian team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and won the Golden Ball Award for best player.
14. He holds the record for most international caps for Croatia with 186 appearances.
15. He made 590 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 43 goals.
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