Luka Modric

[Eddy_JukeZ]

Sorry if there was an old thread, but what a performance from him.

He's not had a great season, but boy did he turn up in the final.

Been the best CM since Xavi has waned imo.

 

[Skills]

He's incredible. He's right up there with Xavi

 

[haram]

To think Spurs had both him and Bale.

 

[balaks]

To think Spurs had both him and Bale.

Wish we could get them both back

 

[Hugh Jass]

Was the man of the match tonight for me. So difficult to get the ball off.

 

[Varun]

Best CM in the world for the past few years. He's absolutely incredible.

 

[Judas]

Absolutely superb tonight. Just amazing, wish we had a player in the middle even half as good as that.

 

[FootyGirl88]

To think Spurs had both him and Bale.

Spurs have had some REALLY good players when you stop and think about it. Berbatov, Bale, Carrick, Modric etc they seem to have a good eye for finding talent.

 

[Greek9]

Best player for Real Madrid in my opinion, i didn't know he defends so well, he was all over the place defending like a boss, and he is by far the best at his position worldwide, easily.

 

[Stretford kev]

A great player.Always calm and composed

 

[Kazi]

Honestly putting himself in the ATG category, amazing footballer

 

[ha_rooney]

He's a brilliant player. Performs consistently & makes it look so easy. Immense tonight.

 

[PvsNP]

He's shown signs of decline this season, but he still turns it up for big games. One of the best midfielders of all-time.

 

[Jinn]

Brilliant

 

[Adisa]

Some people didn't want him when he was at Spurs because he did not score goals.

 

[VorZakone]

Madrid buys him. Wins 4 CL's in 6 years.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Madrid have two controllers in him and Kroos, we have none.

 

[Irish Jet]

He was amazing tonight, especially impressive because Kroos was poor.

 

[Irrational.]

At 32, isn't he practically retired and shit by Caf standards?

He has incredible energy in his game, and he is technically excellent.

 

[DWelbz19]

Having him and Toni Kroos in central midfield is a bit unfair.

 

[Snow]

One of the all-time greats in his position without a doubt. If I would pick a team from scratch today he'd probably be my 2nd pick. Was very happy that Tottenham sold him but I also feel sorry for the fans because we know all too well what it's like to a sell an all-time great to Real.

 

[JamesB__]

Ridiculously good player and so pleasing to watch, his style is so easy on the eye.

Madrid have amassed a squad of supremely talented players, very happy that amongst all their star power Modric will forever be seen as one of the most vital pieces in the greatest Champions League team ever.

 

[Jim Beam]

Think he is little bit declining tbf, but will still show up in the biggest games. Defensively he was superb tonight (in attack as usual).
Incredible career really, best Croatian player of all time. He will call it a day for the national team after this WC imo, which could help him continue playing at the highest level for a season or two.

 

[Ban]

No player can dictate play like him. Not one. Madrid will be in trouble once they'll need to replace him.

 

[Ban]

Think he is little bit declining tbf, but will still show up in the biggest games. Defensively he was superb tonight (in attack as usual).
Incredible career really, best Croatian player of all time. He will call it a day for the national team after this WC imo, which could help him continue playing at the highest level for a season or two.

Best player of all time for sure, surpasses Šuker too. But being Mamić's bitch will forever leave a big stain on his career imo.

 

[El Zoido]

Madrid buys him. Wins 4 CL's in 6 years.

We all knew it though. We were all desperate for United to sign him. Did we ever actually make a bid?

 

[Aboutreika18]

Best player of all time for sure, surpasses Šuker too. But being Mamić's bitch will forever leave a big stain on his career imo.

Where'd you rank Boban?

 

[Charles Miller]

Can't take the balon d'or seriously if Iniesta and Modric never won it.

 

[Ban]

Where'd you rank Boban?

Hm I'd rank him in top 5.

 

[hellohello]

Was my favourite player, and I had many arguments that he was in the same league as Xavi and Iniesta etc., was underrated for a while imo.

 

[JamesB__]

Can't take the balon d'or seriously if Iniesta and Modric never won it.

Iniesta and Modric are footballing legends, but I don’t think there has been a season where either of them have been better than both Messi and Ronaldo.

In this era, the Ballon Dor cannot be used to judge anyone except the main two, because they’re so far ahead it’s ridiculous.

 

[Jim Beam]

Best player of all time for sure, surpasses Šuker too. But being Mamić's bitch will forever leave a big stain on his career imo.

It will leave a stain for many Croats and in terms of his personality.

But, if we are talking only about his football ability I can't believe how much he achieved and what career he had. To be in the conversation as the best midfielder in the last 5 years and one of the best ever in his position is unreal. And when I remember I thought that maybe I have unrealistic expectations first watching him playing (18/19 years of age)... He's been bloody brilliant, surpassed everything I imagined.

 

[Ban]

It will leave a stain for many Croats and in terms of his personality.

But, if we are talking only about his football ability I can't believe how much he achieved and what career he had. To be in the conversation as the best midfielder in the last 5 years and one of the best ever in his position is unreal. And when I remember I thought that maybe I have unrealistic expectations about him first watching him playing (18/19 years of age)... He's been bloody brilliant, surpassed everything I imagined.

To remember there was talk who's better, him or Niko Kranjčar.
One of the best midfielders ever I'd say. Incredible career.

 

[Jim Beam]

To remember there was talk who's better, him or Niko Kranjčar.
One of the best midfielders ever I'd say. Incredible career.

Yeah, looks surreal now.

 

[Aboutreika18]

Hope he steps up at the World Cup. Thought he was good at Euro 2008 and '12 but the last World Cup and Euros I don't remember him doing a whole lot, apart from that volley against Turkey.

 

[WR10]

Him and Kroos must be one of the best midfield partnerships I have seen in the past 15 years.

 

[Pink Moon]

He's incredible. He's right up there with Xavi

I disagree. Xavi and Iniesta were a class apart from any other midfielder of their generation.

Modric is absolutely brilliant though. Probably the best midfielder in the world right now and has been for a wee while.

 

[Steven Seagull]

Loved his thread when we were after him. “Not good in tight spaces”

Once you hear that can you be bothered with anything else?

 

[Eddy_JukeZ]

I think Modric is somewhat comparable to Iniesta.

Definitely a tier below Xavi though.

 

[RoyH1]

Amazing player. The complete midfielder Him, Cristiano, Marcelo and Ramos are the indispensable foursome that has won these 4 CL’s for RM