Luka Modrić
Croatia’s captain and AC Milan midfielder, Luka Modrić shares a football life spanning six Champions League wins, the 2018 Ballon d’Or and a new chapter in Italy.
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FIFA World CupOverview
- Born
- 9 September 1985 · Zadar, Croatia
- Known for
- Central midfield, Croatia captaincy and six Champions League titles
- Breakout
- Dinamo Zagreb, followed by Tottenham in 2008 and Real Madrid in 2012
- Now
- AC Milan’s number 14; contracted through June 2027
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Zadar, Luka grew up during the Croatian War of Independence. His autobiography tells that childhood story alongside his beginnings in football. He joined Dinamo Zagreb’s youth system at 16, developed through loans at Zrinjski Mostar and Inter Zaprešić, and went on to help Dinamo win three league titles.
From Zagreb to Madrid.
A 2008 move to Tottenham brought him to the Premier League. Four seasons later he joined Real Madrid, where he spent thirteen seasons and won 28 trophies, including six Champions Leagues. That spell made him the most decorated player in the club’s history when he left in 2025.
A year fans remember.
In 2018, Luka captained Croatia to the World Cup final and won the tournament’s Golden Ball. He also collected the Ballon d’Or, The Best FIFA Men’s Player award and UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. His passing and ability to set the rhythm of a match were central to FIFA’s account of his World Cup performances.
The next chapter.
Luka joined AC Milan in July 2025 and extended his stay through June 2027. Alongside playing for Milan and captaining Croatia, he became an investor and co-owner at Swansea City. His 2026 appearance in The Chamber gives fans a more personal conversation about the pressures behind a long football career.
Creditschronological, newest first
Football
- 2025–presentAC MilanMidfielder · Number 14
- 2012–2025Real MadridMidfielder and captain · 28 trophies
- 2008–2012Tottenham HotspurMidfielder
- 2006–presentCroatia national teamMidfielder and captain
Books and interviews
- 2026The ChamberOpening guest · Interview with Luca Casadei
- 2020Luka Modric: Official AutobiographyAuthor · Bloomsbury Sport
Club ownership
- 2025Swansea CityInvestor and co-owner
Awards
Quotes
I will always be a madridista.Luka Modrić, Realmadrid TV
Speaking in his July 2025 farewell interview after thirteen seasons at Real Madrid.
Trivia
- He supported AC Milan as a child, years before joining the club in 2025.
- His autobiography includes forewords by Sir Alex Ferguson and Zvonimir Boban.
- His senior Croatia debut came against Argentina in Basel on 1 March 2006.
- He wears number 14 for AC Milan, while FIFA’s account of the 2018 World Cup identifies him as Croatia’s number 10.
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