Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia |
Latest News about Luka Modric
23/07/2026
Luka Modrić signed a contract extension with AC Milan through June 2027, keeping him at the club for at least one more season. Milan announced the deal after he returned from his fifth World Cup, where he started all four matches for Croatia and reached 200 appearances for the national team.
14/07/2025
Luka Modrić joined AC Milan on a free transfer after leaving Real Madrid at the end of his 13-season spell. The deal was signed in July 2025 and gave him a one-year contract with an option for another season, while he took the number 14 shirt.
22/05/2025
Real Madrid confirmed that Luka Modrić’s 13-season spell with the club would end after the conclusion of the 2025 Club World Cup. During his time there, he won 28 trophies, including six Champions League titles, and became the most decorated player in the club’s history with 590 appearances.
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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]. |