Injured: 0, Squad: 6, Suspended: 0, [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. Since, he's played as a deep-lying playmaker, a 10, and a lone defensive midfielder. [53] Slaven Bili said Modri "is a player who makes others better, they all benefit from him being in the team. He doesnt have to take a touch, just lets it roll across his body. Try a week on us. [400] Their son, Ivano, was born on 6 June 2010. "Not only is he a very hard worker, he has a good brain and he provided some calmness and composure to the midfield. [340][341][55][342][343][344] He is also noted for his tactical intelligence and versatility in both attack and defence, as well as his vision, interpretation of space, and work rate. ", "Igrai utueni nakon Finske: "Neto ne tima, treba se jako dobro zamisliti", "Modri: Treba li izbornik ai otii? [385] From those who managed him, Jos Mourinho said he wanted Modri in Real Madrid because of his influence on the game, tactical level and because he has "that artistic sense". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In collaboration with Opta, we are including advanced analytical data such as xG, xA, progressive passing, duels and more for over twenty competitions. During the tournament, Modrialong with Ivan Rakiti and Mario Mandukiwere referred to as Croatia's second "Golden Generation". At the Euro 2008, he was selected for the Team of the Tournament, becoming only the second Croatian to ever achieve this honour. With Madrid behind by a goal, Modri equalised with a long-range shot from 25yd (23m) out and played a key role in the rest of the match, which Real Madrid won 21, advancing them to the quarter-finals 32 on aggregate. Pel assists spanish Wikipedia, and this figure equals the figure given in this english Quora answer which adds up to the same number but with a different breakdown (245 assists in 656 games for Santos; 27 assists in 64 games for New York Cosmos; 33 assists in 92 games for Brazil.) (18 November 2017). In his last home match with the club at Maksimir Stadium, Modri was given a standing ovation and fans held up supportive banners. [319] On 24 March 2021, Modri made his 134th appearance for the national team in a 10 2022 World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovenia, equalling Darijo Srna as the most capped player in the history of the team. Overall, Luka Modric's goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.24. ", "How brilliant is Madrid and Croatia's Luka Modri? [365] Carlo Ancelotti praised Modri's technique and versatility making him "one of the best midfielders in the world right now, because he can play in more than one position". [123] Real Madrid began the 201415 season by winning the UEFA Super Cup over Sevilla[124] Modri assisted twice for Bale, first against Real Sociedad in La Liga,[125] and second against Basel in the Champions League. 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[175], The arrival of new manager Julen Lopetegui in August 2018 saw Modri given a steady return to the first team as a substitute due to his lack of pre-season training after the 2018 World Cup. [338], On 25 March 2023, in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Wales, Modri became the oldest ever player to play a game for Croatiaaged 37years, 6months and 16dayssurpassing Draen Ladi's record set in 1999.[339]. [58] Using Modri in his former position from his Dinamo days made him more effective with performances against Stoke City,[59] Hull City,[60] and most notably on 21 March when he scored the only goal in a win against Chelsea. [321][322], He was selected to the final squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 on 17 May. In 2015, he became the first Croatian player to be included in the FIFA FIFPRO World 11, in which he was regularly included until 2019 and then again in 2022, as well in the UEFA Team of the Year between 2016 and 2018. ", Luka Modri reflecting on the negotiations with Chelsea and the move to Real Madrid in February 2014. For Croatia's 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, Modri became the new team captain, following Darijo Srna's retirement. He scored his first competitive goal at Tottenham in a 22 draw against Spartak Moscow during the UEFA Cup group stages on 18 December 2008. Toni Kroos has assisted 3 goals in 24 matches so far in the La Liga 2022/2023 season. [275] He was named Man of the Match. [55] Modri spent his early days at the number 10 position, before being shifted to the left wing to play alongside Wilson Palacios. In total, Benzema notched up assists for 47 of Ronaldo's goals during his spell in Spain - far more than anyone else to have played alongside the veteran in his illustrious career. . [348], The switch to a more deep-lying position reduced his number of assists and goals, as well as his shot per game count (1.2), although his game was no longer based on being a goal threat; despite this, he had the second-highest count of key passes per game (2.06) in the team, as well as a very high pass accuracy rate (87%), with the highest passes per game count (62.5) in the team, the most long balls per game (5.6), the most successful dribbles (2.2), interceptions (2.5), and the highest tackle (1.9) count per game among others, high statistics which placed him amongst the top midfielders of the Premier League. [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. Planting his left leg as an anchor, Willock manoeuvres his body so he can whip his right foot from outside to in and wrap it around the ball. Players may come from or move to leagues we don't currently cover. Maybe I look lightweight but I am a really strong person mentally and physically, and I never had any problems with my size". On Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp and former Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer raised Manchester Citys Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenals Martin Odegaard as the Premier Leagues assist kings. 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 Xavi (117) on the list. He trains like a demon and never complains, will work with and without the ball on the field and can beat a defender with a trick or with a pass. 2 of the 4 goals were scored at home while he scored 2 goals at away games. 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! If you have any questions, thoughts or feedback please don't hesitate to get in touch.Our content is not intended for an audience under 18 years of age. Croatia. The Argentina captain has tallied 390 assists in his record-breaking career for club and country. I think it was the right time for me to go, but I will always be thankful to Tottenham for everything they did for me. [38], In the 200506 season, Modri signed a ten-year contract (his first long-term contract) with Dinamo Zagreb. The 100 best players of the 21st Century, The 10 Most Important Croatian Soccer Players of All Time, Luka Modric is the best Croatian player in history, Modric From 'Different Planet', Says Rakitic, The Real Madrid legend talks to Modri every day: He is the best in the history of the Balkans", Didulica hails Luka Modric as Croatia's greatest player: "He's like your little kid brother". FBref.com launched (June 13, 2018) with domestic league coverage for England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and United States. [11][13][37] After a season with Dinamo Zagreb's youth side, Modri was loaned in 2003 to Zrinjski Mostar in the Bosnian Premier League. Willockinho, we were lucky with his new hair today, Guimaraes said. [253] In the quarter-final against Turkey, Modri took advantage of a mistake by veteran Turkish goalkeeper Rt Reber, and crossed to teammate Ivan Klasni for the first goal of the match with one minute of extra time remaining, but Semih entrk almost immediately equalised for Turkey. "I've seen Luka Modric and now Joe. And they thrive in pretty much different systems. [205] On 12 November was awarded with a Golden Foot award. Friends and former Arsenal team-mates contacted Willock afterwards to praise him. [154] On 12 March 2017, in a 21 win over Real Betis, Modri played his 200th match for Real Madrid. [169] For his performances throughout the campaign, Modri was included in Champions League team of the season for the third consecutive time. 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[130] On 21 April, in the 31 home win against Mlaga, he strained ligaments in his right knee, because of which he did not play until May. "You don't see many players do that," Alexander Isak said. [371][372][373][374][6] According to Jonathan Wilson, what sets Modri apart from traditional playmakers is his simultaneous focus on defensive and attacking duties. Ozil has done it on eight occasions, and Messi's recent hat-trick of assists saw him join former team-mate, Messi is also the top assist provider in the history of Spanish, . Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0eac295b30a4de [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. He suffered from a knee injury early in his tenure and was labelled as a light-weight for the Premier League by sections of the media,[37][33] as well as Arsenal manager Arsne Wenger. [55], Modri is unanimously considered the greatest Croatian footballer of all time by his fellow countrymen, including people like Robert Prosineki and Davor uker. Of the 5 shots, 4 shots were on target and the other 1 shots were off target. [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. [170] He later received the UEFA Club Football Award for Best Midfielder of the Champions League season for the second consecutive time. That means that Modric's shooting accuracy is 0.00%. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. [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. 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[201] His first goal of the season came on 5 October in a 42 home victory against Granada. Yes, there have been enquiries from other big clubs, but I have no interest in going anywhere. Penalties scored 1. Pass of the season from @Joewillock ? [369] For all of 2014, Modri's dribble attempts (75) at a success rate of 76% were second in Europe's top five leagues. Dinamo won the match and play-off with a score of 32 after extra time with two goals from teammate Mario Manduki. [87] On 18 September, he scored his first goal of the season for Tottenham with a shot from 25yd (23m) in a 40 home win against Liverpool. Add to Dashboard. [380][381][382] In his youth, he had also been compared to Johan Cruyff,[48][249] while his main influences were compatriot Zvonimir Boban and Italian playmaker Francesco Totti. . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [90] For the third time that season, he was included in "Team of the Week". 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.
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