Luka Modric is a Croatian footballer who is known for being a mastermind in the midfield for both his club, Real Madrid, and his country, Croatia. In the 2018 World Cup, he assisted his side in reaching the finals and was awarded the Golden Ball for his efforts. Modric is currently the favorite to win the 2018 Ballon d’Or, ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.

Modric was born on September 9, 1985, in Zadar, SR Croatia. His nationality is Croatian, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. Modric’s father, Stipe Modri, was a Croatian army officer, as was his mother, Radojka Dopu.

Salary, Net Worth, and Income

Modric began his football career with NK Zadar’s youth team, but he made an early impression at Zrinjski Mostar in 2003. He was named BHL Player of the Year late in the season. Modric returned to Dinamo in 2005, his skills developing.

Luka Modric joined the club in 2005-06 and helped them win the title. He played 128 games and scored 32 goals in four seasons with the club. Modric’s streaks and distinctive style of play made him a hot topic for clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Barcelona. Sebastien Lloris joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 for £16.5 million. When Tottenham reached the quarter-finals for the first time in 50 years, Real Madrid beat them.

He played 159 games and scored 17 goals. In his final season, Modric was voted Tottenham’s Player of the Year. Real Madrid paid roughly £30 million for Modric after four outstanding seasons. Fans disliked him and labeled him “Flop Signing of the Season,” but Modric helped Real Madrid win its eighth Champions League title in 2013-14. (La Decima). After 276 games and 13 goals, Modric has won three UEFA Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups, and one La Liga. Aside from his club career, Modric helped Croatia reach the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. Modric’s team defeated Argentina by three goals in the group stages but fell to France in the final. He won the 2018 Ballon d’Or after a decade of dominance by Messi and Ronaldo. Modric’s achievements have resulted in a net worth of around $7.5 million.

Married to Wife, Vanja Bosnic

Modric is a trustworthy and honest football player, and the same can be said about him off the field. He married the love of his life, Vanja Bosnic, in a private wedding in Zagreb in May 2010 after four years of dating. They have three children together, Ivano, Ema, and Sofia. Modric is a huge figure in football, but he prefers to keep his personal life private and does not reveal anything about himself.

Parents, siblings, and family

Stipe Modri and Radojka Dopu, Modric’s parents, raised him in Zadar, Croatia. He had a difficult childhood, since he spent seven years as a refugee after his house burned down and he was forced to flee to Hotel Kolovare. Modric later returned to Zadar and settled down with his family.

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Modric stands 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs roughly 66 kilograms. Modric has kept his body in good shape as a sportsperson.

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