Luka Modric biography and net worth

• Luka Modric is a Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time
• He is the first player not named Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or award in more than a decade
• The 37-year-old plays for Real Madrid and the Croatia national team

Despite being recognized as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, not every football fan has read Luka Modric biography.

Nicknamed ‘Lucky Luka’, Modric is a professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Croatia national team. The 37-year-old mainly plays as a central midfielder, but can also play as a defensive midfielder or attacking midfielder.

Luka Modric. Photo/ Sporting News.

Luka Modric, widely regarded as the greatest Croatian footballer of all time, has achieved great success in his football career. He is the first Croatian player to win the Ballon d’Or, The Best FIFA Men’s Player and UEFA Men’s Player of the Year.

Here, we bring you the analysis of Luka Modric biography which involves his football journey, career earnings, net worth and personal life.

Luka Modric Biography 

Early Life

Born on 9 September 1985, Luka Modric never had it easy growing up. He spent most of his early years living with his grandfather after whom he was named after. The future Real Madrid icon used to shepherd goats as a five-year-old.

Modric’s childhood coincided with the Croatian War of Independence. In 1991, the war escalated and Modric’s grandfather was killed by Serb rebels. His family fled and became refugees living in the Hotel Kolovare in Zadar for seven years. He would later later move to the Hotel Iz.

During this difficult period, Modric and many other children used football to escape the reality of war. He began playing football at NK Zadar before joining Dinamo Zagreb’s youth team in 2001. Growing up, his childhood idols were Francesco Totti and Zvonimir Boban.

Career

After being promoted to Dinamo Zagreb in 2003, Luka Modric was loaned out to Zrinjski Mostar for one season and then Inter Zapresic for another season.

The young midfielder became a crucial member of Dinamo Zagreb after returning from his loan spells. During his time with the Croatian giants, he played a significant role as the club won the Prva NHL three consecutive times (2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08) Croatian Cup (2006-07, 2007-08) and Croatian Super Cup in 2006.

Luka Modric’s performance attracted the attention of many top European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Manchester United. The young midfielder agreed to a deal with Tottenham Hotspur in April 2008. The club’s chairman Daniel Levy had to fly to Zagreb to ensure that other clubs do not hijack Modric.

Upon arriving in England, Luka Modric was given the number 14 jersey at Tottenham Hotspur. He had a slow start but soon caught up and became a crucial player for the club. By the time he was leaving for Real Madrid in the summer of 2012, Modric had established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Luka Modric biography. Photo/ Goal.com.

Luka Modric’s career at Real Madrid kicked off at a high note with a 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final. Well, the rest is history. The 37-year-old has won nearly every trophy while playing for Real Madrid.

In 2018, he won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award after impressing in club football and helping the Croatia national team reach the FIFA World Cup final.

Career Earnings And Net Worth

According to Capology.com, Luka Modric has earned over 136 million Euros in his playing career. Since the 2019-20 season, Modric has been earning an annual salary of 21.88 million Euros. His weekly salary at Real Madrid is 420,769 Euros.

Luka Modric’s net worth is estimated to be $75 million. The Croatian is one of the richest football players in the world. He has a fantastic car collection, which includes a $219,000 Bentley GT.

Personal Life 

Luka Modric biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. The Real Madrid star is a cousin of former Australian footballer Mark Viduka.

Modric has been married to Vanja Bosnic since 2010. The couple had been dating for four years before they eventually exchanged vows in a private ceremony. Modric and Vanja have three children, a son named Ivano and two daughters, Ema and Sofia.

FAQs 

What languages does Luka Modric speak? 

Modric speaks Croatian, English and Spanish.

How old is Luka Modric? 

Born on 9 September 1985, Luka Modric is 37 years old.

What is so special about Luka Modric?

Although creativity is Luka Modric’s strongest asset, he has demonstrated that he is one of the most well-rounded midfielders in world.