Watch Luka Modric’s Real Madrid highlights

Luka Modric collected The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2018 award in London on Monday evening.

It was recognition of a stunning year for the 33-year-old, who played a key role in Real Madrid winning a third consecutive Champions League title while also inspiring Croatia to the World Cup final in the summer, where they lost to France.

Here is a collection demonstrating why he is so highly rated across the globe.