2008
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
After a spell with Dinamo Zagreb, Luka Modric signs for Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham recruited the playmaker from Croatia and he soon became the central organiser of its midfield.
Football player and manager history
Luka Modric
Explore 7 football history records associated with Luka Modric, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2018 July 15th
2018 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after captaining Croatia to its first World Cup final.
2018 December 3rd
Ballon d'Or Victory
Wins the 2018 Ballon d'Or after a year featuring Champions League success with Real Madrid.
2021 June 22nd
Euro Goal Against Scotland
Scores with the outside of his right foot as Croatia defeat Scotland 3-1.
2022 January 16th
Spanish Super Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club 2-0 in the Spanish Super Cup final.
2023
Modric Penalty Against Netherlands in Nations League
Luka Modrić converts an extra-time penalty against the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-final, helping Croatia advance to another major international final.
2024
Modric Scores Against Italy at Euro 2024
Luka Modrić scores for Croatia against Italy shortly after his penalty is saved, briefly putting his team ahead before a stoppage-time equaliser ends its Euro 2024 hopes.