Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia |
Latest News about Luka Modric
Luka Modrić has decided to stay at AC Milan after discussions with manager Rúben Amorim and club president Cardinale, rejecting calls to return to Dinamo Zagreb where childhood idol Zvonimir Boban serves as president[1]. The 40-year-old midfielder, who joined Milan on a one-year deal with an option for an additional year, continues to be a key player in Serie A despite his age[5].
Luka Modrić officially joined AC Milan as a midfielder, signing a free transfer deal after his 13-year tenure at Real Madrid ended. He appeared in his first photoshoot at Casa Milan and will wear jersey number 14 for the Italian club, continuing his career in Serie A[5].
Real Madrid officially announced the end of Luka Modrić's playing career with the club following the conclusion of his 13-season tenure since joining in 2012. During this period, Modrić won 28 titles including 6 UEFA Champions Leagues and 6 Club World Cups, setting club records as one of only five players with 6 European Cups and becoming the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history with 590 appearances and 43 goals[5].
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Luka Modrić |
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| Nickname(s) | Lucky Luka, Cruyff of the Balkan |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Croatian |
| Hobby | Watching Football and Basketball |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Girls/ Affairs | Vanja Bosnic (2006-2010) |
| Marriage Date | 12/05/2010 |
Family
| Father | Stipe Modrić (Military Mechanic) |
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| Mother | Radojka Modrić (Textile Worker) |
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| Spouse | Vanja Bosnic (2010-Present) Manager of the Company “Ivano SARL” |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #10 (Croatia), #10 (Real Madrid), #14 (AC Milan) | ||||||||
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| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Manager | Carlo Ancelotti |
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| Favourite Footballer | Ronaldo |
| Favourite Sportsperson | Michael Jordan |
| Favourite Holiday Destination | Zadar, Croatia |
| Favourite Magazine | Nogomet (A Croatian Football Magazine) |
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Luka Modric smokes. | |
| 2. Luka Modric drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born into a family of refugees who fled from Serbian aggressors during the Bosnian War. | |
| 4. His grandfather was executed by Croatian Serb rebels in December 1991, with his house burned down. | |
| 5. In his childhood, he played basketball and was a goalkeeper in Handball for his school team. | |
| 6. As a child, Luka had a poster of Croatian footballer Zvonimir Boban on his bedroom wall. | |
| 7. He represented Croatia in under-17, under-19, and under-21 tournaments. | |
| 8. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Luka made two substitute appearances for Croatia against Japan and Australia. | |
| 9. During the 2005-2006 season, he signed a 10-year contract with Dinamo Zagreb and built a house for his family with his first paycheck. | |
| 10. Luka received a Cross and chain from his parents at 18 years old, considering it his most prized possession. | |
| 11. On April 26, 2008, he signed for English Premier League Club, Tottenham Hotspur, scoring his first goal against Spartak Moscow on December 18, 2008. | |
| 12. He represented Croatia in major international tournaments like Euro 2012, 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2016. | |
| 13. In May 2018, Modric was named in the Croatian team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and won the Golden Ball Award for best player. | |
| 14. He holds the record for most international caps for Croatia with 186 appearances. | |
| 15. He made 590 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 43 goals. | |
| 16. In April 2025, Modrić suffered a complex multi-fracture of his left zygomatic bone (cheekbone) after colliding with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli, requiring surgery but recovering to captain Croatia at the 2026 World Cup[3][4]. | |
| 17. Modrić is approaching 200 international caps and aims to reach this milestone at the 2026 World Cup in North America, which he considers his final masterpiece[2]. |