After appearing in all of their UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying matches and scoring a goal against Israel,[259] Modri started in all three of Croatia group stage matches against the Republic of Ireland, Italy and Spain, but the team failed to progress. [165] In December, he won the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid and received the Golden Ball award as the best player of the competition for his performance. The 15 best central midfielders in the world, Ranked! Luka Modric has received 6 yellow cards and 0 red cards. News: 2 days ago James racked up 22 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 125-85 victory over Memphis in Game 6 of the Western . Luka Modric has 86 assists in his career according to reports. [190] His first start of the season came on 1 September in a 41 home win against Legans, in which he assisted his side's third goal, scored by Karim Benzema. He looked like Ronaldinho and played like him, too., Absolutely world class. [355] Afterwards, Modri acknowledged the role that Harry Redknapp played in shaping of deep-lying his style, saying that dropping back enabled him "to read the game better" and show his full "creativity". Praised for attacking and defensive performances in both games,[227][228][229] because of a long-range trivela assist for Rodrygo in the crucial moment of the second leg was named Man of the Match as well as voted Player of the Week by UEFA. On the bench: 0, Or write about sports? [191] His 100th appearance in the UEFA club competition came on 19 September in a 30 home win against Roma,[22] in which he assisted the second goal, scored by Gareth Bale. Suspended: 0, That means that Modric's shooting accuracy is 50.00%. 1x UEFA Best Player in Europe. ", "Legenda Reala svaki dan se uje s Modriem: On je najbolji u povijesti Balkana", "Iniesta hails former Clasico rival Modric as one of the best midfielders of all time", "Luka Modric is 'one of the best midfielders ever' Shevchenko", "Oblak: "Modri je jedan od najboljih svih vremena. The most memorable moment of the match came when Modri picked the ball on the halfway line skipping Spain's midfield trio, rushing down on the right to reach the penalty area where he evaded a defender and with a trivela crossed from 18yd (16m) to Ivan Rakiti, but Iker Casillas saved this attempt. He has won 0 aerial duels and 0 tackles. Of the 1 shots, 0 shots were on target and the other 1 shots were off target. [89] On 31 January in a 31 win against Wigan Athletic, he assisted for the first goal with a crossfield pass and scored the second from 20yd (18m). [145] Modri was a regular in the starting line-up when the team won the 201516 Champions League in the final against Atltico. Starting eleven: 1, [209] Following the continuation of La Liga after a three month suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic, Modri was praised for being one of Real Madrid's best players despite his age, resulting in numerous media outlets wondering about prolongation of his contract with the club. In the image below, Willock is not looking at the ball, but scanning ahead, spotting the (off-screen) space behind the Spurs back line. [122] With the departure of Alonso he was partnered with newly arrived Toni Kroos. [13] He recalls it as a tough time for his family and something which shaped him as a person. [309] Although Croatia were beaten 42 by France in the final on 15 July,[310] Modri was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament,[172] and was included in the Team of the Tournament. [137][138] He sustained a muscular groin injury during an international match against Bulgaria in October, initially suggesting an absence of two-to-three weeks. [55] Reflecting on that, Modri said that such "critics push you forward to show people they are wrong. Messi is also the top assist provider in the history of Spanish La Liga. Minutes Per Goal. Sep 9, 1985 (37), Squad: 9, ", "Video: UEFA je proglasila Modriev gol najljepim, pogledajte majstoriju kapetana jo jednom", "Modri prvi po ocjenama protiv Barcelone! [175][176][177] Furthermore, besides becoming the first Croatian player to win these awards,[178] Modri was the first player to win both the World Cup Golden Ball and the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award in the same year since Ronaldo in 1998,[179] and the World Cup Golden Ball and the Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year Award after Romrio in 1994. 2020/2021, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2012/2013, 2021/2022, 2019/2020, 2017/2018, 2012/2013, 2021/2022, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2013/2014, 2022/2023, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2014/2015, GNK Dinamo Zagreb -> Tottenham Hotspur FC, FootyStats is your best resource for stats such as Goals, Over 2.5/Under 2.5, HT/FT, Dynamic In-Play Stats, and much more. In the third place play-off,[335] Croatia prevailed 21 over Morocco,[336][337] as Modri won the Bronze Ball. Luka Modric has 3 assists after 31 match days in the season 2022/2023. He's an amazing footballer, the little man takes the ball in the tightest areas with people around him, wriggling out of situations. [254] At the end of the competition, Modri was included in the UEFA Team of the Tournament, becoming only the second Croatian to achieve this honour after Davor uker. uker: Luka Modri is the greatest Croatian footballer of all time! [266][267] In the second match, Croatia won 40 against Cameroon,[268] but did not progress to the knockout stage after losing 31 to Mexico,[269] despite the great expectations from the Croatian press and public. [90] For the third time that season, he was included in "Team of the Week". [194][195] In the same month was included in the UEFA Team of the Year (2018) for the third time in his career. [73] On the return match at home, on 2 November, Modri was given too much space to move and dictate the tempo of the match. 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