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Luka Modric
Born: September 9, 1985
Height: 5' 8.5" (174cm)
Hometown: Zadar, Croatia
Nationality: 
Croatian
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CroatianPosition: Attacking midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2002-2003 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Senior | → 2003 | Zrinjski Mostar (loan) |
| 2003-2008 | Dinamo Zagreb | |
| → 2004 | NK Inter Zapresic (loan) | |
| 2008-2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | |
| 2012- | Real Madrid | |
| International | 2006- | Croatia |
Sports Mole has 2,698 articles about Luka Modric. Articles 1 to 40:
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Transfer news and rumours today: Man United-linked Crysencio Summerville's future decided, Fulham preparing £24m midfielder bid
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a major update on the future of West Ham United attacker Crysencio Summerville.10:43
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Croatia lineup vs. Portugal: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as key defender set to return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Portugal.Jul 1, 00:05
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Preview:Portugal vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday morning's World Cup clash between Portugal and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 30, 23:31
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Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Queiroz’s Ghana end 16-year World Cup knockout drought
Sports Mole looks at how Ghana qualified for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2010, despite losing 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L fixture in Philadelphia.Jun 28, 01:13
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Croatia 2-1 Ghana player ratings: Woodwork finally favours Nikola Vlasic as the Vatreni finish above Black Stars
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana in World Cup 2026 Group L.Jun 28, 00:53
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Panama 0-1 Croatia: Stanisic the unlikely hero as Croatia edge past Panama on Modric's milestone night
Croatia edged past Panama 1-0 in Toronto thanks to a Stanisic cross on Modric's 200th cap night, but Dalic's side face Ghana in a winner-takes-all Group L decider.Jun 24, 05:09
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England 4-2 Croatia player ratings: Harry Kane stars once again
Sports Mole provides player ratings from England's 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup Group L.Jun 17, 23:33
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Croatia lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash including surprise striker decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2026 Group L clash with England.Jun 15, 15:21
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Preview:England vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between England and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 15, 15:02
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World Cup 2026 Group L preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group L of the 2026 World Cup, including predicted standings, key fixtures and star players for every team.Jun 7, 10:44
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Sports Mole's The Cage 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Luka Modric in mouthwatering veterans battle
Sports Mole's The Cage 2026 reaches matchday seven, as Cristiano Ronaldo's Final Bosses take on Luka Modric's Balkan Ballers.Jun 2, 09:00
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Preview:Croatia vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 13:14
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Preview:AC Milan vs Cagliari - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Cagliari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 13:41
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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric: Who could play at their last World Cup in 2026?
Sports Mole profiles the legendary figures and surprise veterans preparing for an emotional farewell at the 2026 World Cup.May 11, 23:54
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Preview:AC Milan vs Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Sassuolo and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 09:02
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Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest midfielders in football history.Apr 27, 18:48
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Real Madrid 'confident' of signing Rodri as Man City stance revealed
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Liverpool vs. Tottenham all-time combined XI: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son?
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.Mar 13, 10:45
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World Cup 2026: Who is in England's group? Key dates, dangermen and records against
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Man United's Casemiro makes 'major' decision on future as battle for Brazilian intensifies
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Real Madrid transfer news: 'Complex' deal for midfielder explored as Alvaro Arbeloa eyes marquee summer signing
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to sign a marquee midfielder this summer, with Los Blancos said to already be exploring a complex deal.Feb 25, 14:06
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Dani Carvajal future: Will veteran Real Madrid defender leave Bernabeu this summer?
AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan are reportedly all interested in signing Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal on a free transfer.Feb 11, 13:57
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Preview:Bologna vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Como vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Cagliari vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Napoli vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
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World Cup draw: Three potential groups of death that could shake the tournament
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