Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia |
Latest News about Luka Modric
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.
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.
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 Name | Luka Modrić |
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| Nickname(s) | Lucky Luka, Cruyff of the Balkan |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Croatian |
| Hobby | Watching Football and Basketball |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Girls/ Affairs | Vanja Bosnic (2006-2010) |
| Marriage Date | 12 May 2010 |
Family
| Father | Stipe Modrić (Military Mechanic) |
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| Mother | Radojka Modrić (Textile Worker) |
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| Spouse | Vanja Bosnic (2010-Present) Manager of the Company “Ivano SARL” |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #10 (Croatia), #10 (Real Madrid), #14 (AC Milan) | ||||||||
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| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Manager | Carlo Ancelotti |
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| Favourite Footballer | Ronaldo |
| Favourite Sportsperson | Michael Jordan |
| Favourite Holiday Destination | Zadar, Croatia |
| Favourite Magazine | Nogomet (A Croatian Football Magazine) |
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Style Quotient
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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. |