Thirteen years. Twenty-eight trophies. One Ballon d’Or.
Luka Modrić’s Real Madrid story isn’t just one of success, it’s a legacy. As he begins a new chapter with AC Milan, Madridistas around the world are left to reflect on the quiet genius who defined an era.
Embed from Getty ImagesWhen Modrić arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, few predicted greatness. In fact, some even questioned the signing and a poll infamously labeled him the “worst La Liga signing” of the season. But time proved critics wrong. Modrić didn’t just grow into the team; he became its beating heart.
Across 13 seasons, Modrić won an incredible 28 trophies, making him the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history. His trophies with them include:
- 6 UEFA Champions League titles
- 4 LaLiga titles
- 5 Spanish Super Cups
- 2 Copa del Reys
- 5 UEFA Super Cups
- 6 FIFA Club World Cups
He was more than just a part of the teams that made these triumphs. He was central to them.
From his inch-perfect assists to his tireless pressing and unmatched football IQ, Modrić was the type of player who made the extraordinary look routine.
In 2018, he did what many thought impossible. He broke the decade-long Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d’Or duopoly from 2007.
Embed from Getty ImagesIt was a fitting reward for his performances with both club and country, and a reminder that even in the superstar era, there’s still room for greatness to shine.
Modrić’s legacy isn’t just measured in his trophies or awards. It’s in the way he carried himself. He was always calm, always composed.
In the last-minute tackles, the signature outside-of-the-foot passes, the quiet leadership, and his ironic no. 14 shirts that were tucked in.
Embed from Getty ImagesIn a farewell interview with Real Madrid TV, Modrić reflected on what the club meant to him: “ Remembering everything I’ve achieved here is something to be very happy about, even though it’s coming to an end. At Real Madrid, I have grown as a player and as a person.”
“Real Madrid has given me everything in football and for that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. I will always be a Madridista.”
Luka Modric, Real Madrid TV
Now at AC Milan, Modrić leaves Madrid not just as a legend, but as a symbol of what greatness can look like when it’s humble, consistent, and timeless.
Some players wear the shirt. Luka Modrić became one.
Embed from Getty ImagesWritten by Pejuola Ransome
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