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Luka Modrić - Croatian association football player

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Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains both La Liga club Real Madrid and the Croatia national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and as the greatest Croatian footballer of all time. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
9 September 1985
Luka Modrić was born in Zadar and raised in the hamlet of Modrići, which is a part of Zaton Obrovački, a village situated on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
Professional Debut
2003
Modrić began his professional career with Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb, initially going on loan spells to Bosnian-Herzegovian side Zrinjski Mostar and Croatian side Inter Zaprešić.
Dinamo Zagreb Debut
2005
Modrić made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb, marking the start of his successful tenure with the club.
International Debut
2006
Modrić made his international debut for Croatia against Argentina in March 2006, scoring his first international goal in a friendly match against Italy.
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer
2008
Modrić joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, leading the team to UEFA Champions League qualification in 2010, the club’s first qualification in almost 50 years.
Real Madrid Transfer
Summer 2012
Modrić joined Real Madrid for a £30 million transfer fee, beginning a highly successful period with the club.
First Champions League Title
2013-2014
Modrić won his first Champions League title with Real Madrid and was named in the squad of the season.
Consecutive Champions League Titles
2015-2018
Under Zinedine Zidane, Modrić was a key member of Real Madrid’s three consecutive Champions League titles from 2015–16 to 2017–18, and was named into the squad of the season each time.
World Cup Final and Individual Awards
2018
Modrić led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup Final and received the Golden Ball award for Best Player of the Tournament. He also won The Best FIFA Men's Player and Ballon d'Or awards, becoming the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the awards in more than a decade.
Fourth La Liga and Sixth Champions League Titles
2021-2022
Modrić played his 400th game for Real Madrid and captained the team for the first time. He won his fourth La Liga title and sixth Champions League title, further cementing his status as one of the greatest midfielders of all time.
Most Decorated Player in Real Madrid History
2024
Modrić became the most decorated player in Real Madrid history, lifting his second trophy as captain and adding to his remarkable list of 28 titles with the club.

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