[49] Club chairman Daniel Levy promptly flew to Zagreb when Manchester City and Newcastle United became interested,[50][51] and after signing a six-year contract, Tottenham confirmed the transfer fee paid was 16.5million, equalling the club's record fee set by Darren Bent's move in 2007. [291] Modri scored a penalty in the 41 victory over Greece in the second qualifying round,[292] enabling his team to qualify for the World Cup. The French attacker was usually paired up alongside Ronaldo and Gareth Bale during a trophy-laden spell for the La Liga giants. 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In the third place play-off,[335] Croatia prevailed 21 over Morocco,[336][337] as Modri won the Bronze Ball. [150], On 18 October 2016, Modri signed a new contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2020. Modric, 37 years, Real Madrid Ranks 23 in the La Liga Market value 10.00M M Check his profile, stats and in depth player analysis. Luka Modri is a Midfielder who has appeared in 28 matches this season in La Liga, playing a total of 1514 minutes. [193] On 13 and 19 January 2019, Modri for the first time scored in two consecutive league games for Real Madrid, in a 12 away win against Real Betis and 20 home win against Sevilla. While his team-mates produced world-class finishing, Willock conjured up a pass you will be lucky to see once across an entire Premier League season. ", "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. ", "1x1 del Real Madrid: nuevo recital de Modric y Benzema", "Video: Pogledajte udesnu golinu Modria! "[55], After the appointment of manager Harry Redknapp, Modri was given a more familiar role as a central or left-sided midfielder, allowing him to have more influence on the team and use his footballing talent more productively, for example in a 44 draw with arch-rivals Arsenal on 29 October. ", "All hail Luka Modric, the maestro who makes Real Madrid's superstars tick", "A Complete Tactical Profile of Real Madrid Midfielder Luka Modric", "FourFourTwo's Best 100 Football Players In The World 2016: No. Everything to know about Luka Modric: Trophies, contract, salary, net Notably, Newcastle players sprint across to celebrate with Willock before Isak, recognising that although the finish was clinical, this goal was very much down to the midfielder. Velika ceremonija i spektakl hrvatskog sporta ove je godine po neemu bila posebna", "Nagrada "Franjo Buar" za ivotno djelo Milki Babovi, Vladimiru Jankoviu i posmrtno Mati Parlovu", "Zadar slavi Dan grada Luka Modri poasni graanin", "News: President Decorates Croatian National Football Team Players and Coaching Staff", Part of Maksimir to be named after Luka Modri, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luka_Modri&oldid=1152756768, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:25, 25 April 2023 (UTC). Players may come from or move to leagues we don't currently cover. Luka Modric has taken 16 shots in 28 matches so far in the La Liga 2022/2023 season. During the tournament, Modrialong with Ivan Rakiti and Mario Mandukiwere referred to as Croatia's second "Golden Generation". [11][29][16] As a boy he was inspired to play football by Zvonimir Boban and Francesco Totti. [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). However, his salary packet has only been tweaked from his original deal of around 4.3m per year (5.6m), but the incoming new contract could triple that, plus include a 1bn (1.08bn . Head-to-head Statistics of Andres Iniesta and Luka Modric He has been widely applauded by many footballing pundits, managers, and fellow players for his swift passing and long range shots, both often in the style of the trivela technique, as well as his composure and ability to evade tackles under pressure. [359][360][361] As such, his role has also been likened to that of a mezzala, in Italian football jargon, namely an offensiveminded box-to-box or central midfielder. [408][409] Particular emphasis in autobiography was placed on Modri's childhood, growing up in war conditions and development of a football career, with fundamental topics being football, family and friends. Therefore, in addition to producing the highest count of passes (60.764.7) and key passes per match (0.81.2) within the team, both Modri and Kroos had more defensive responsibility to set the rhythm of the team's gameplay in midfield and orchestrate counterattacks. [55] Reflecting on that, Modri said that such "critics push you forward to show people they are wrong. [11][16] He was under tutelage of coach Domagoj Bai and the head of the youth academy, Tomislav Bai. Join our linker program. Overall, Karim Benzema's goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.74. [11][16][36] After displaying some talent, including at a youth tournament in Italy,[26] Tomislav Bai arranged Modri's move to Dinamo Zagreb when Modri was a 16-year-old in late 2001. Luka Modri Click here to see the latest Cristiano Ronaldo career statistics including matches played, goals scored, red & yellow cards and more, all live and up to date. Newcastles fourth goal actually came from one of Spurs rare ventures forward during those blistering opening 21 minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo Career Statistics Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has provided the most assists in football. [131][132][133] With his injury, Real Madrid's 22-match winning run in the season came to an end. Most assists in football: Know the top five record holders. LaLiga League level: First Tier Joined: Aug 27, 2012 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2023 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Sep 9, 1985 (37) Place of birth: Zadar Citizenship: Croatia Height: 1,72 m Position: Central Midfield Agent: Universal Twenty Two Current international: Croatia Caps/Goals: 164 / 23 10.00 m Last update: Nov 7, 2022 Profile Stats The 101 greatest football players of the last 25 years: full list, Luka Modric: The Most Dominant Midfielder of His Generation, Modric, Xavi, Pirlo and the top 20 central midfielders in history, Ranked! [148] For the second time, he also received the LFP award for the "Best Midfielder" of the Spanish first league. Stumped Entertainment FZE | All Rights Reserved, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro - Forward, Angel Fabian Di Maria Hernandez - Midfielder. 121 min' / goal. Modri was charged with perjury for stating that he annexed his fee at an earlier date than he allegedly had. Thomas Muller, Luis Suarez, Angel di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo make up the top five list for assist-makers. He could play in any team in the world. He scores a goal for every 3.00 shots he takes and takes 0.90 shots per 90 minutes on the pitch. Kapetan dostigao Srnu, u subotu rui rekord", "Luka Modric's emotional reaction after being given standing ovation for breaking Croatia record", "Izbornik Dali objavio popis kandidata za EURO 2020! Furthermore, Messi also became the first player to rack up a hat-trick of assists for two different clubs, having previously done it for, . [140], With the arrival of new manager Zinedine Zidane in January 2016,[141] the relationship between them was noted in the media, with Modri described as "master of the game",[137][142] and the crucial "connector" of the defence and attack. [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. We work on phases of play, Willock told Sky Sports. He created and assisted for the first goal by Rafael van der Vaart in a 31 victory. Suspended: 0, Injured: 0, Squad: 29, Of the 5 shots, 4 shots were on target and the other 1 shots were off target. Minutes Per Goal. His performances began to earn attention from Europe's biggest clubs, and it was indeed Real Madrid who secured his signature in 2012 when they paid 30 million for his services. Sep 9, 1985 (37), Squad: 9, He has 131 caps for Spain. [272] On 3 March 2015, Modri captained Croatia for the first time, in an away draw against Azerbaijan. 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. Willock cuts out six Spurs players with his ball. [419][420][421] Some international news outlets praised him for dealing with the stress of his legal situation while performing with the Croatian team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In Modric's last season at Zagreb, he scored a career-best 17 goals and slung 11 assists. Of the 16 shots, 6 shots were on target and the other 10 shots were off target. Madrid won the match, giving Modri his first trophy with the club 36 hours after his signing was announced. In March 2021, he went on to become the country's most capped player in history. 2 of the 4 goals were scored at home while he scored 2 goals at away games. Thomas Muller, Luis Suarez, Angel di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo make up the top five list for assist-makers. All titles. ", "Luka Modric beats Cristiano Ronaldo, tops World Cup Play Power Rankings", "Luka Modric vanquishes ghosts of penalties past in what could be his final World Cup", "Croatia through as hosts pay the penalty", "Who Is the Defining Player of the 2018 World Cup? He played his first UEFA Champions League match for Real Madrid in the group stage against Manchester City on 18 September, which Madrid won 32. Suspended: 0, [27][28] Modri became a refugee and lived with his family in the Hotel Kolovare for seven years; he later moved to the Hotel I, both in Zadar. On the bench: 0, [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. Shots 250. [43][44] He finished his four-year tenure at Dinamo with a tally of over 31 goals and 29 assists in four league seasons,[26][45] contributing most notably in the 200708 season when Dinamo won the second Croatian Cup and became champions by a 28-point margin. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. ', "Luka Modri je igra za Barcelonu, nikako za Real! That type of assist, you dont see it too often. [11] Tomislav Bai, considered by Modri as his "sporting father",[26][30] said Modri's father made him wooden shin guards because they had little money. He is a Forward - Central in . [422] In October and December 2018, the perjury charge was rejected by the Croatian courts. [223] On 16 January 2022, he scored the first goal in the 2022 Supercopa de Espaa Final and was named Man of the Match, as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 20. It was released by Netflix and also shown on FIFA's own streaming platform, FIFA+. Luka Modric All time stats for Tottenham Hotspur . [311][312] After the squad's huge welcome in Zagreb,[313] Modri and his teammates Danijel Subai, ime Vrsaljko and Dominik Livakovi were welcomed by tens of thousands of people in their hometown of Zadar. He commits 1.13 fouls per 90 minutes. Thomas Muller - 269 assists Germany's Thomas Muller is next on the list of most assists in football history with 269 to his name. This writers screen-grabbing skills might fail to do Willock full justice, but at least they will outline how the move unfolded. [38] He debuted in March 2001 for the under-15 team coached by Martin Novoselac, but nevertheless his talent and psychological maturity, he did not become a regular starter and leading player until physically strengthened and debuted for under-18. How many assists did Pel have Shooting accuracy % 28%. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [180] Additionally, he is the first player to win the awards from the former Yugoslavia territory, the first footballer from Eastern Europe to win a Ballon d'Or after Andriy Shevchenko in 2004,[181][182] and the tenth player from Real Madrid to capture the trophy. Starting eleven: 3, [170] He later received the UEFA Club Football Award for Best Midfielder of the Champions League season for the second consecutive time. He scored the only goal in South Africa to win the World Cup for Spain Against Netherland. 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Overall, Modric has established himself as one of the top midfielders in the world because of his accomplishments and performances. He scores a goal for every 0.00 shots he takes and takes 0.65 shots per 90 minutes on the pitch. Luka Modric has taken 5 shots in 7 matches so far in the La Liga 2022/2023 season. [16], In these difficult circumstances, Modri began playing football, mostly at the hotel parking lot. Its inch-perfect, former Arsenal striker Alan Smith said on commentary. Luka Modric has received 6 yellow cards and 0 red cards. ", "Briljantna Hrvatska pregazila Grku i dala joj do znanja tko ide u Rusiju", "Modric magic at heart of Croatian soccer's golden generation", "Are Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric the World Cup's biggest unsung heroes? The Uruguayan has recorded a total of 285 assists to date. Last season's top-four finish was an indication of where we are as a club and I feel I can continue to improve and go on to achieve everything I want to at Spurs. This puts Luka Modric's npxG output at 2.26 which puts him in the top 73 percentile of La Liga players. 'Njegova uloga i vanost u ovoj momadi je neupitna! [122] With the departure of Alonso he was partnered with newly arrived Toni Kroos. "You don't see many players do that," Alexander Isak said. Following the former Paris Saint-Germain star is hisformer Real Madrid teammate and five-time Ballon dOr winner Cristiano Ronaldo. [208] On 12 January he successfully converted a penalty in a shootout as Real Madrid beat Atltico 41 on penalties in the final. [105][106][107] From March 2013, Modri's form and influence in the midfield continued to improve, distinguishing himself as a player with most passes completed in his team. Grard Houllier, UEFA Technical Team[253], A diminutive and technically gifted midfielder, Modri is typically deployed as a creative playmaker and sets the tempo of the match by controlling possession from the middle of the pitch. Having already scanned upfield, Willock keeps his eyes firmly on the ball. [161] In the competition for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award, he came fourth,[162] while for 2017 Ballon d'Or, fifth. . The 35-year-old forward has tallied a whopping 193 assists in Spains top-tier football league; a number which is significantly higher than the second-placed, Meanwhile, Messis former teammate and current. They have 6 shots on target from a total of 16 shots and have scored 4 goals (3.14 xG). This includes the entire history of the FIFA Women's World Cup as well as recent domestic league seasons from nine countries, including advanced stats like xG for most of those nine. Maybe I look lightweight but I am a really strong person mentally and physically, and I never had any problems with my size". Modri has anchored Croatia's "second Golden Generation", participating in every major tournament Croatia has qualified for, including the UEFA Euro 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, as well as the 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup. Kulusevski attempts to cut inside Burn, who diverts the ball towards Guimaraes with a sliding tackle. Tottenhams full-backs, Ivan Perisic and Pedro Perro, are caught high upfield, with Cristian Romero feeling compelled to cover at right-back, causing Eric Dier to also shift across. [101][102][103] This match is often seen as the turning point in Modri's career in Real Madrid. Luka Modric is also another good passer of the ball. ", "Video: UEFA je proglasila Modriev gol najljepim, pogledajte majstoriju kapetana jo jednom", "Modri prvi po ocjenama protiv Barcelone! Bayern Munichs creative engine, Thomas Muller is second on the list with 296 career assists. [230][231] He was a regular starter on 30 April when Real Madrid won their 35th and his 3rd Spanish title,[232] on 4 May when Real Madrid won in extra time in the second leg against Manchester City, and on 28 May when he won his 5th title in the final of Champions League. Messi ended his maiden league campaign with PSG with 15 assists in 26 Ligue 1 outings. The average Infogol Player Rating for Luka Modric in the Spanish La Liga 2022/23 season is 6.49. [123][368] Modri's average passing accuracy during the season was between 91.692%, while his highest completion rate in a single match occurred in October against Barcelona when he completed all 42 attempted passes. Reports in Spain say that Premier League clubs are interested in For more information on the expected goals model and which competitions have advanced data, see our xG explainer. [202], On 27 August 2019 was the seventh anniversary of Modri's signing with the club. Its not easy to do that on the move, Guimaraes said, before also citing the Real Madrid midfielder as the only player who can do the same. Messi is also the top assist provider in the history of Spanish La Liga. Toni Kroos has assisted 3 goals in 24 matches so far in the La Liga 2022/2023 season. [52] He got the number 14 jersey, later recalling that he wore it in honour of Johan Cruyff. [55] Modri spent his early days at the number 10 position, before being shifted to the left wing to play alongside Wilson Palacios. Luka Modric - Midfielder of Real Madrid, match statistics, goals 2018. [153] In January 2017, for the first time was included in the UEFA Team of the Year (2016). Following group stage eliminations in his first two World Cups, Modri led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup Final, winning the Golden Ball in process. Croatia were placed in Group D alongside Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria. In 2018, Modri became the first Croatian player to win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award, and by winning The Best FIFA Men's Player and Ballon d'Or awards, he became the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the awards in more than a decade. General stats: Matches played : 157: Goals : 16: Total started : 148: Games selected: 163: Sub : 15 [411] Modri, representing Croatia, starred in the first season alongside five other international footballers. He plays mainly as a central midfielder, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a defensive midfielder. Do you have a sports website? Cristiano Ronaldo | Football Stats & Goals | Performance 2022/2023 [414][415] Modri annexed most of his Tottenham transfer fee to Mami because he was the broker of the move and gave Modri financial backing early on in his career. [11][26] During this period, he established his versatile style of play and became the Bosnian Premier League Player of the Year at only the age of 18. Meanwhile, Messis former teammate and current Gremiofrontman, Luis Suarez is third on the list of most assists in football. Hit woodwork 4. Substituted in: 1, The curious case of Luka Modric football's Benjamin Button [72] Modri helped Tottenham reach their first involvement in the UEFA Champions League. 1x Winner Ballon d'Or. [117][118] On 24 May in the final, Modri again assisted from a corner for teammate Sergio Ramos, who scored a 93rd-minute equaliser against local rivals Atltico Madrid. On top of this he made a total of 0 blocks. Of the 1 shots, 0 shots were on target and the other 1 shots were off target. Magnificent. Suspended: 0, Its very difficult. Lionel Messi Career Statistics Luka Modric - Stats 22/23 As Willock arcs the outside of his right foot around the ball, Isak is only just beginning to accelerate and draw level with Dier, but the midfielder knows where his team-mate is supposed to be. They both have different roles. [416][417] Despite stating in 2017 that he signed the annexe clause of the contract ten years earlier, in his testimony he stated that he signed it in 2004, the year of his first contract. [325] Modri's goal made him Croatia's oldest ever goalscorer at the European Championships (aged 35 years and 286 days), while simultaneously holding the record for the youngest goalscorer that he set in 2008. [88] On 14 January 2012, Modri scored the only goal in a home draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. In 2019, he was awarded the Golden Foot award for career results and personality. ", Predrag Mijatovi praises Modri's rising performance and significance for the team in January 2014. [137][143][144] On 7 February, Modri scored a winning goal from outside the box in a 12 away win against Granada. [386][387] Zinedine Zidane included him in his best XI currently playing the game,[388] and in 2016 predicted that Modri would win Ballon d'Or. [38], In the 200506 season, Modri signed a ten-year contract (his first long-term contract) with Dinamo Zagreb. On 5 March, Modri came on as a second-half substitute during the decisive Champions League knockout leg against ten-man Manchester United at Old Trafford. Croatia played the opening match against Brazil, which they lost 31,[265] and Modri sustained a minor foot injury. Were trying to build that connection.. Check out our Fans Adda section where you can enjoy various free-to-play [206] On 23 November he made two assists and scored a goal in a 31 home victory against Real Sociedad. He has won 37 Career trophies and also the second-best in ballon d'Or Ranking. Real won 41 in extra time, marking the club's tenth Champions League title, locally known as la Dcima ("the tenth"). So thats nice.. Luka Modri has won 26 titles so far in their career. [280] Croatia started the campaign well; however, following 10 defeats to Iceland[281] and Turkey[282] and a 11 draw with Finland (in which Modri made his 100th appearance for the national team),[283][284] Croatia seriously compromised their qualification for the tournament. Willockinho, we were lucky with his new hair today, Guimaraes said. He was the first of many summer signings for manager Juande Ramos, and was also the Premier League's first summer transfer. It was an incredible assist, but I didnt expect it to be played so quickly. Starting eleven: 0, is third on the list of most assists in football. Every day in Madrid pressure is coming at you from all sides. [263][264], After the playoffs, Modri with the Croatian team qualified for the 2014 World Cup. [13] He recalls it as a tough time for his family and something which shaped him as a person. [226] On 6 and 12 April, Modri assisted in both legs of Champions League quarter-finals 54 aggregate victory against Chelsea. [393][394][395][396], It is considered that his international recognition helped in nation branding of Croatia, place branding of Zadar and further recognition of Croatia national football team under his captaincy. [247][248] As a young midfielder, much was expected of Modri; he was often dubbed "the Croatian Cruyff". [243] Modri made his full international debut for Croatia on 1 March 2006 in a friendly match against Argentina in Basel, which Croatia won 32. News: 2 days ago Morant posted 10 points (3-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 125-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the . [308] It was reported two days before the final match that Modri ran the most miles out of any player and was third by created chances, as well had most dribbles per match and completed passes in the opponent's half in his team. Its a thing of beauty.. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Only Modric can.. [139] However, by 20 October, he had recovered in time for the match against Paris Saint-Germain. On the bench: 1, [300][301][302], In the round of 16 against Denmark on 1 July, with the score tied at 11, Modri created a goalscoring opportunity for Ante Rebi in the second half of extra-time, who was brought down in the penalty area; Modri proceeded to take the penalty, but his strike was saved by Kasper Schmeichel. josh brener commercial. Player compared to positional peers in Men's Big 5 Leagues, UCL, UEL over the last 365 days.

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