On October 19, 2024, Luka Modric became the oldest player to play for Real Madrid, having featured in their 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.
How Old Was Luka Modric When He Broke The Record?
Modric was introduced in the 63rd minute for Federico Valverde, with his appearance in the game seeing him etch the record as the oldest player to play for Real Madrid at 39 years and 40 days.
Who Held The Record Before Luka Modric At Real Madrid?
Luka Modric is an icon of football and he overtook legendary Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskas to become the oldest player to feature for Real Madrid.
Puskas’ last match for Los Blancos came in May 1966 and it was a Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis where he was aged 39 years and 37 days.
Celta Vigo Vs Real Madrid
Modric was pivotal to Los Blancos’ win over Celta Vigo, setting up Vinicius Jr for their second on the night.
Kylian Mbappe had initially put Real Madrid ahead in the 20th minute before Williot Swedberg equalized for the home side 6 minutes into the second period.
Luka Modric, who penned a one-year contract extension with Los Merengues in the summer of 2024 is in his 13th season at the Spanish side.
Modric is one of the greatest midfielders in football history and one of the greatest players in Real Madrid’s history.
Luka Modric’s Achievements?
The 39-year-old has won several trophies in his career, including 6 UEFA Champions Leagues, 5 FIFA Club World Cup, and 7 league titles (4 La Liga and 3 Croatian Football League).
Luka Modric’s massive array of honors includes the Ballon d’Or and FIFA TheBest award, which he claimed in 2018.
Modric’s brilliance also earned him the 2018 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, having guided Croatia to the final albeit losing by 4-1 to France.
Interestingly, Luka Modric is the player with the most trophies won at Real Madrid in history, claiming 27 titles thus far.
Moreover, Luka Modric’s goal against Italy in the group phase of Euro 2024 made him become the oldest scorer in the history of the competition.
Luka Modric’s Stellar Heights
The 38-year-old has played in more than 50% of Croatia’s total matches in their history (182).
Croatia have been involved in 363 games since the country gained independence on June 25, 1991.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2012, Luka Modric has made 547 appearances for the club, scoring 39 goals and providing 89 assists in all competitions.
Modric is 11th on the all-time appearance list for the club, which is led by Raul Gonzalez, who played 741 matches for Los Merengues.
The former Tottenham Hotspur man will be hoping to return to action on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, when Real Madrid lock horns with Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu in the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season.
Who Is Luka Modric?
He is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains both La Liga club Real Madrid and the Croatia national team.
Modric’s Personal Information?
Luka Modric was born on September 9, 1985, in Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia, to father Stipe and mother Radojka.
Luka Modric has two younger sisters; Jasmina and Diora.
Modric is married to Vanja Bosnic, whom he tied the knot with in Zagreb in May 2010 and they share three children.
Luka Modric had been dating Vanja for four years, having met in a café in Zagreb, when Luka was 19 and Vanja was 24.
Their first child, a son named Ivano was born on June 6, 2010. They also have a daughter, Ema, who was born on April 25, 2013, and another daughter, Sofia, who was born on October 2, 2017.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Luka Modric has played for several clubs in his career, including Dinamo Zagreb, Inter Zapresic, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Luka Modric’s Market Value And Net Worth?
Modric’s market value is €6 million, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €140 million – €160 million.
His Position?
Luka Modric functions primarily at the central midfield position but can also be deployed in the attacking midfield unit.
Luka Modric’s Career Stats?
He has made 790 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 83 goals and providing 134 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Modric has made 182 appearances for Croatia, scoring 27 goals and providing 29 assists.
