Luka Modric is A DIFFERENT Breed of Midfielder

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
  • Luka Modric without a doubt is one of the best midfielders of our generation and even amongst all the greatest to have ever played the game. But at nearly 37 years old, Modric is doing something we’ve never really seen before from other all time greats like him. He is no doubt a special kind of talent, and I personally would place him among the top 5 greatest midfielders of all time - and some of you might not agree, but regardless, a vast majority of people would have Modric at the very least, within the top 10 of all time. He’s in elite company alongside names like Zinedine Zidane, Xavi, Iniesta, Pirlo, Cruyff, and many more. But let’s look at the main aspects that really sets Luka Modric apart from all those household names and show why he is truly different and is in a class of his own.
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  • @RaymarFootball
    @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +916

    Is Modric a top 5 midfielder of ALL TIME? 👀 Leave a like if you enjoyed to support the channel🙏❤️ Hopefully this doesn’t get blocked again lmao 🤦‍♂️

    • @danielb4468
      @danielb4468 Před rokem +194

      Modric is the most complete midfielder of all time, the only midfielder who's 10/10 in attack 10/10 in defense 10/10 in dictation of the game who has thrived in every single system in the world and has all the arguments to even be called the best ever. Modric is easily a top 3 midfielders of all time. He has everything.

    • @nygiantsfan84
      @nygiantsfan84 Před rokem +87

      It’s between him and zidane….the best ever

    • @2kdavv
      @2kdavv Před rokem +6

      might be no lie

    • @jonathana6943
      @jonathana6943 Před rokem +60

      For me modric is top 3 with zidane and iniesta

    • @rayphal
      @rayphal Před rokem +8

      After this video absolutely

  • @Dr.Yakub22
    @Dr.Yakub22 Před rokem +2467

    Modric story is the most inspiring out of any footballer he went from spending his childhood in a war torn country to playing at spurs and than getting his dream move to Real Madrid only to be voted flop of the year and after all of that he became a 5 time ucl winner, took his nation to their first ever wc final, and probably the biggest achievement of his career is winning a ballon d’or in the Messi/Ronaldo era.

    • @brandonmiotke
      @brandonmiotke Před rokem +160

      Honestly, Victor Moses has a more inspirational story. His parents were killed in a religious clash when he was only 11. His relatives scrounged up the money to send him to London, and he was an orphan in London till he got a foster family and made it in the prem. Yes, modric has had more success in football, but Victor Moses has overcome one of the hardest things to go through and still lived his dream.

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +154

      definitely a movie worthy story 🙌

    • @Honeybarbecuepumpum
      @Honeybarbecuepumpum Před rokem +46

      The World Cup was definitely bigger than winning that soulless popularity award.

    • @user-mh4uk1mk1t
      @user-mh4uk1mk1t Před rokem +18

      @@Honeybarbecuepumpum if it was popularity then luka would never have won it and wc was more of a rakitic show than luca show

    • @user-mh4uk1mk1t
      @user-mh4uk1mk1t Před rokem +6

      @@lexkanyima2195 he said ballon do'r was a soulless popularity trophy while it may be biased towards popular players but it is still kinda important

  • @cooldr3w244
    @cooldr3w244 Před rokem +2058

    Dude plays like he’s in his mid 20’s. He’s incredible

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +187

      longevity in football is rare. longevity while still performing at the top level is even more rare

    • @phillyjackson1680
      @phillyjackson1680 Před rokem +16

      I be forgetting he’s close to ronny bro

    • @batman-qw1gf
      @batman-qw1gf Před rokem +14

      i wonder how he does it, is it genetics or is he working his body in a way so he can play like 21 while being 37, like how lebron is spending 1 million for his body recovery he nearly 40 son and he’s playing amazing.

    • @brandonmedrano1952
      @brandonmedrano1952 Před rokem +18

      @@batman-qw1gf i heard it’s because of the longevity of playing at the top level. Players like Casillas, xavi, and Iniesta, Messi played at the “top level/top club” from a very young age so they are much more worn out. On the other hand other players worked their way to the top level so they aren’t as strained as other players and because of that they have better longevity. Like modric in this example

    • @jehvanmontieth1292
      @jehvanmontieth1292 Před rokem +1

      @@batman-qw1gf Could be steroids but these guys spend millions on recovery.

  • @apzn1170
    @apzn1170 Před rokem +1754

    I can't wait to see Modric hit his prime at 56 years old.

  • @kingoneempire2757
    @kingoneempire2757 Před rokem +615

    Modric, the older he grow the better he becomes. I love him

  • @alanmathew2187
    @alanmathew2187 Před rokem +1651

    The thing about him is.. he is never been lazy on the pitch.. NEVER..!

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +109

      Man really does give it his all out there, crazy how he’s still this fit at nearly 37!

    • @alanmathew2187
      @alanmathew2187 Před rokem +44

      @@RaymarFootball yeah bro his awareness is also exceptional
      man literally has eyes on his back...!

    • @Kjernekar
      @Kjernekar Před rokem +5

      take note pogb...I mean "celebrety who happens to be a footballer"

    • @Drew_Blixky-Games
      @Drew_Blixky-Games Před rokem +6

      Unlike my boy Kroos u can see his age catching up to him sometimes he looks like he’s standing flat on the pitch but I still love him

    • @sickntwisted3517
      @sickntwisted3517 Před rokem +1

      right is wath I love about him like that play against psg he took like 5 6 players messi neymar amongst them jajaja also kroos is looking lazy for me in madrid hope we sale him and get a younger player like the kid from dormund belligham

  • @samuelnelson2889
    @samuelnelson2889 Před rokem +955

    I used to tell my friends, like in 2015 - 16, showing Modric, that he plays every game in a way as if his family is held by throat and told to play as a do or die match.. he never craved for goals, awards or headlines all he is after is a great win.. I could see his passion for the sport in every game through out the year..

    • @Sechaba01
      @Sechaba01 Před rokem +3

      I can't unsee this 😂

    • @Ayo.Ajisafe
      @Ayo.Ajisafe Před rokem +2

      Sounds like a Dave Chapelle joke about Kobe Bryant.

    • @PP-uk7of
      @PP-uk7of Před rokem +7

      That's why he is unreal ♥
      His pure love for football is hard to unsee.
      Never witnessed any player more passionate than him. All he cares about is just football. That's it.

    • @bernardadjei7306
      @bernardadjei7306 Před rokem +2

      You couldn't have said it any better.

    • @jout738
      @jout738 Před rokem +1

      Yes football players point is to play for the team and make sure the team wins the game, when that is most important thing and coach likes it, when flexing goals, but lose next game and then be knocked-out of Champions League is not so good thing. So rather create easy chance for easy goals, than be selfish, that I want to try from here and that causes us lose the game, when we could have gpt easy goal by passing the ball, so thats why coach hopes the players want to win the game, instead flex off what they can do with the ball.

  • @ricardobingling4122
    @ricardobingling4122 Před rokem +597

    Modric is a central midfielder, he does everything a defender and an attacking midfielder does. On the defensive side of the game specifically none of the other players mentioned comes close.

  • @rwac07
    @rwac07 Před rokem +183

    As a Barca fan I have nothing but respect for Modric, a great on and off the pitch

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +26

      true his off pitch reputation is one of the cleanest and thats overlooked often

  • @octaviocampos5294
    @octaviocampos5294 Před rokem +948

    The difference between Modric and Xavi, Iniesta is that both are great at dribbling and passing, but only Modric is an excellent box to box midfielder. He always comes back to defend for his team, and this is unrelated but even on fifa he had the Engine trait

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +173

      Yes I’d say modric is a true complete modfielder, xavi and iniesta have always been more playmakers and on the attack

    • @spyseethegamer2186
      @spyseethegamer2186 Před rokem +58

      @@RaymarFootball i'd say Xavi had more control and better vision while inesta had better dribbling so it's really tough to decide i don't know much about pirlo tho ngl

    • @jotarokujo9587
      @jotarokujo9587 Před rokem +35

      @@spyseethegamer2186 pirlo is often called the best passer of all time too, because he played amazing long passes and is considered the greatest deep lying playmaker ever.

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před rokem +54

      Inesta + Xavi = MODRIĆ

    • @ahanwad8178
      @ahanwad8178 Před rokem +83

      @@ytubeu7450 pov you get easily influenced by videos and don't really watch football

  • @imrankjamil
    @imrankjamil Před rokem +533

    Lukita has outgrown any and all types of lists in the world of football. He's achieved singularity.

    • @antoinegriezmann3476
      @antoinegriezmann3476 Před rokem +4

      stop overrating him, he's good but not top 5 midfielders of all time.

    • @imrankjamil
      @imrankjamil Před rokem +76

      @@antoinegriezmann3476
      The sooner you accept the better your life will become. Lukita's on his own.

    • @tysonfury6824
      @tysonfury6824 Před rokem +3

      @@imrankjamil bro shut your goofy mouth up modric has a robbed Golden ball I consider him better than pirlo however xavi iniesta and zidane are bettee

    • @DS-me7kk
      @DS-me7kk Před rokem +29

      @@antoinegriezmann3476 go play some fortnite, you had ok career

    • @3lgiro
      @3lgiro Před rokem

      @@antoinegriezmann3476 FAX

  • @abkyahia4142
    @abkyahia4142 Před rokem +95

    Something people should understand is that Modric plays for the team. He never goes for a dribble or a pass that is not needed, he makes a choice of the best option to take and without any hesitation takes action. Look at his workrate and chances on the ball, he can well catch attention with that unbelievable ball retention and skills but he's all about results before gameplay..
    Few may understand but he is unarguably the best midfielder alongside Zidane, different breeds within these two

    • @jotarokujo9587
      @jotarokujo9587 Před rokem +2

      I can see Modric as an all time great and all because I’ve watched him play. But what makes Zidane so special? You seem like a guy that can explain.
      Statistics can’t put his play into words at all (G/A), and when i hear he carried France I can’t see how. He made contributions in dying moments, yes. Great dribbles and getting past two players at once. All I can find about him are highlights of plays that result in average (but certainly creative!) passes which lead to no goal. Very creative, but with seemingly no product. As a CAM he barely defended too. His positioning is nowhere close to Modric’s level, who can defend immediately after a turnover and create a dangerous chance in two touches when passed to. Zidane just seems like he forces the ball forward by receiving passes with insane ball control and skills to beat his markers.

    • @zoranf4153
      @zoranf4153 Před rokem

      This is the best comment i read.

    • @kenbees9561
      @kenbees9561 Před 4 měsíci

      You said it all, he also score jaw dropping goals, skills, agility, long range, dribble, defense, brave. Perez knows football by seeing this earlier

  • @gichuhikevin4861
    @gichuhikevin4861 Před rokem +390

    Dribbles like a winger, passes like a playmaker n shooting with both feet he can play as an 8,6 n 10 best midfielder ever 👍👍

  • @somlimbu1414
    @somlimbu1414 Před rokem +297

    Despite having every football skills to be considered as one of the greatest player Luka Modric’s work rate is unbelievable...even at 37 he gives it all on the pitch...

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +10

      he’s using marathon pro 😉

    • @drivetrojan9612
      @drivetrojan9612 Před rokem +5

      Crazy thing is Madrid still keep him even after 35yo. Never see Madrid willing to keep player over 35 even though the player is so good and still playing great. Look at Ramos, only get offered one year extension. So Ramos decided to go.

    • @Freedom-kl8rt
      @Freedom-kl8rt Před rokem +7

      I wish more people could watch him live playing. only then do you see how much space he holds and how he controls the game.. I watched a few games when he was still playing in dinamo. he would simply control the whole field himself, a very intelligent player who plays with his brain..

    • @KABLAMMATS
      @KABLAMMATS Před rokem

      @@drivetrojan9612 because madrid haven't found his sub yet

    • @bo4Elite
      @bo4Elite Před 9 měsíci

      ⁠@@KABLAMMATSbecause he is so good they can’t find his sub!

  • @atx6249
    @atx6249 Před rokem +40

    One of the most lovable and respected players currently. Also deservedly gets standing ovations from away crowds too

  • @Krato65
    @Krato65 Před rokem +93

    The fact that after winning the ballon do'r, career best World cup performance and multiple UCLs by 2018 he didn't think that was his peak and he could finally rest. Instead he kept pushing for more and won another UCL with elite performance proves his longevity!

    • @chinmay.1627
      @chinmay.1627 Před rokem +5

      He's a Madridista, winning mentality like ronaldo

    • @Krato65
      @Krato65 Před rokem

      @@chinmay.1627 But Ronaldo's decline started after 2018. It was a straight downhill from there. 🤣

    • @chinmay.1627
      @chinmay.1627 Před rokem +3

      @@Krato65 scoring 101 goals in 134 games is downfall?

    • @Krato65
      @Krato65 Před rokem

      @@chinmay.1627 Statpadding all those goals in the penalty box and getting humiliated in UCL by small teams and pulling Juventus, United to Europa is definitely a downfall. 😂

    • @bo4Elite
      @bo4Elite Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Krato65for almost 3 seasons the only goal scorer in UCL KO for Juventus was who!? It was Ronaldo! If your parents gave you two seconds of kindness you wouldn’t be full of this much hatred towards someone for absolutely no reason.

  • @lordmujanos4230
    @lordmujanos4230 Před rokem +204

    There he is, 37yo with his 2nd WC medal,WC best player, Balon D'Or, 5UCL and no sign of slowing off. Kudos to Zidane Xavi Iniesta Pirlo... but Modric is GOAT

    • @Vialantes
      @Vialantes Před 11 měsíci

      Holy crap he is 37?!

    • @Meyko62
      @Meyko62 Před 10 měsíci +5

      As madrid fan modric never come to close to Zidan legacy. Carrying team to world cup winner and Champions League and ballondor, his all time goat midlfilder like cryff mradadona zidane in x all-time team but modric is the great midfield of all time

    • @aniisop2056
      @aniisop2056 Před 10 měsíci +6

      you are certainly right but in my opinion zidane was just different breed ... his control on the field and football mind cant be justified by titles...he was the best that i ever watched

    • @saumshariar3714
      @saumshariar3714 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Meyko62 cruyff and Maradona are forwards not midfielders defo

    • @Meyko62
      @Meyko62 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@saumshariar3714 update ur information

  • @lukasb2615
    @lukasb2615 Před rokem +255

    Even as a professional it was pretty hard foe him. Back in the 03/04 season he played on loan at Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Most people recognized his technical abilities, but Luka was always very slim and seemed fragile. That's why many thought he wouldn't withstand in a more professional league. Still he didn't listen to those people and he became one of the greatest footballers. I can really recommend reading his autobiography, truly an inspring story

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +16

      man might be the biggest but he’s built like a tank 💪

    • @mrdron641
      @mrdron641 Před rokem +5

      ​@@RaymarFootball who play bosnian and croatian league....he play every in the world as best.very,very,hard league for young player.luka is going after bosnian league in totenham and he say that-play here is a joke after bosnian league

    • @dinodoljanin2713
      @dinodoljanin2713 Před rokem +13

      Zrinjski finished that season 9th i think in Bosnian league, and Modric, who was loaned player from Dinamo Zagreb, was given the award for the best player in Bosnian league that same season.

  • @lwandomadikizela2213
    @lwandomadikizela2213 Před rokem +90

    The only player to win the Ballon D'or while Ronaldo and Messi are at their peak. Still going strong at age 36. One of the greatest midfielder we've ever seen. Real Madrid legend Luka Modric ladies and gentlemen.

    • @t-love8351
      @t-love8351 Před 25 dny

      the only real football player to win it while these two were used as clickbait and hype vehicles.

  • @halabure
    @halabure Před rokem +24

    This is before Quatar... After his performans in Quatar I yust can say - Bravo Maestro ! 🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @mikeysyke
    @mikeysyke Před rokem +142

    I think what really helped Modric was moving to the premier league at a young age. It gave him the physical attributes to go along his obvious technical brilliance. He then combined both to reign supreme in Spain even if the Madridsta didn’t appreciate him at first.
    The word legend is overused at times but there is no one in the universe that can dispute this man is a legend. We are lucky to have watched this man play the beautiful game!

    • @dinamoknights9600
      @dinamoknights9600 Před rokem +5

      If you call 23 young and already a Croatian International with a World cup and Euros under his belt, I'm 100 % sure he didn't learn his craft, nor physical strength in England... He spent a year in the Bosnian league, no referees to look after you there....

    • @JSypS
      @JSypS Před rokem +3

      Bosnian premier league made him stronger before altough his childhood build him in first place.he was on mountains with sheeps and wolfs at age 4

    • @kenbees9561
      @kenbees9561 Před 4 měsíci

      Epl fans at their best again saying crap everytime. This guy modric is lik Messi they don't learn anything from league or strength, they are naturally talented and born footballers. Rare gems

    • @usamahazman3196
      @usamahazman3196 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You know who came from epl to laliga and played better? Hazard. And look at hazard now. It's not about epl to laliga. It's much more than that

  • @r3xdev557
    @r3xdev557 Před rokem +98

    Modric deserves his flowers. 💐If one loves the art of dribbling and passing, Modric is a good example of such skills. 🙇‍♂️No modern midfielders have won 5 champion league besides those in RM.

  • @areyoudumbonpurpose1822
    @areyoudumbonpurpose1822 Před rokem +76

    37 years Modric and still the best midfielder, I think in this generation there is no one like modric at 37. Dude is unstoppable

    • @Freedom-kl8rt
      @Freedom-kl8rt Před rokem +3

      I wish more people could watch him live playing. only then do you see how much space he holds and how he controls the game.. I watched a few games when he was still playing in dinamo. he would simply control the whole field himself, a very intelligent player who plays with his brain..

  • @guilhermesteinhausdasilva2652

    I remeber watching Totenhamm games 10 years ago with Modric in the midfield. He was amazing there. And now he is the number 10 of the greatest club in the world and won 5 UCL, Best World Cup player and 2018 Fifa best player. He is one of the best 10 football players for sure.

  • @markotunjic5384
    @markotunjic5384 Před rokem +30

    I doubt any other football player will mean as much as Modric does to me and majority of Croats. I was just a kid when he played for Dinamo. Watching his career grow to one of greatest was privilege. His work ethic and vision are beyond those of mere mortals. I might be bit biased, but I hope we can put all doubt aside after we win world cup.

    • @lil_Perro
      @lil_Perro Před rokem +4

      as a mexican who knows we stand absolutely no chance, i'll be rooting for you guys

  • @kolevpainter
    @kolevpainter Před rokem +29

    Way more versatile than other 3 on my opinion.
    His work in defence is juust... Damn and his ability to read the game. It was a time when there is a game on tv and with a friend of mine, we are just enjoying to watch only him in this game. Its was like "hey man , lets try to watch Mordic, just Modric. He just doesn't make mistakes man, lets try that" and maaan... whole another perspective cuz when you watch a game some individual things you aint see them. Its so entertaining and we were amazed. Have You ever tried this. To watch just the player like you are a scout. If youre not try it

    • @aymanekhezzar1591
      @aymanekhezzar1591 Před rokem +2

      I always do that, especially with Modric, he's the best player my eyes have ever seen

  • @bernardadjei7306
    @bernardadjei7306 Před rokem +100

    For me, he's the best midfield player l have ever seen. He has made the whole world realize that football is played with intelligence and vision.

    • @ntsikammiwa6436
      @ntsikammiwa6436 Před rokem +3

      whole world? xavi played with that technique , what do you mean

    • @bernardadjei7306
      @bernardadjei7306 Před rokem +13

      @@ntsikammiwa6436 Where was Xavi at Luka Modric's age?

    • @chrsso
      @chrsso Před rokem +7

      at their primes, xavi was better than modric and iniesta is another league above

    • @bernardadjei7306
      @bernardadjei7306 Před rokem +11

      @@chrsso you Barca fans always find it hard to say the truth.

    • @chrsso
      @chrsso Před rokem

      @@bernardadjei7306 i support chelsea

  • @arghhgggbu
    @arghhgggbu Před 9 měsíci +5

    Longevity at its finest. Definitely one of the greatest midfielders ever.

  • @femtoeclipse860
    @femtoeclipse860 Před rokem +56

    Luka is the best what he did in Brazil World Cup was amazing. Croatia was an underdog but with Luka in the midfield they were a very dangerous team. What he is still doing at Real Madrid is unbelievable he just gets better and better. Very well deserved Ballon d’Or .

    • @t-love8351
      @t-love8351 Před 25 dny +1

      croatia was the overdog, brazil were outsiders, to be fair. croatia were defending vice champions, so anybody would be the underdog against them.

  • @futtracker
    @futtracker Před rokem +75

    This is so true. When he was at Spurs I kept thinking to myself "If this guy was at a bigger club, he would shock the world". He is class! Giving me Zizou vibes...

    • @kawhistraightface1462
      @kawhistraightface1462 Před rokem

      “Giving me Zizou vibes...”
      Tell me you didn’t watch Zizou without telling me you didn’t watch Zizou 🤣

    • @amirulasyraf8804
      @amirulasyraf8804 Před rokem

      @@kawhistraightface1462 yup ozil doesn't have the composure. the closest to zizou is iniesta. a lazier zizou would be yaya toure

    • @saintman4468
      @saintman4468 Před rokem

      I believe Modric is advanced and more functional version of Andrea Pirlo,minus maybe freekicks,but Modric still didnt reach his prime,even at 37 i think the guy has at least 30good games left even below his standards lately,guy is just an art to watch,hatssoff😉

    • @amirulasyraf8804
      @amirulasyraf8804 Před rokem

      @@saintman4468 yeah but pirlo has more peak performance games than modric.

    • @brrrrrtenjoyer
      @brrrrrtenjoyer Před rokem

      @@amirulasyraf8804 So would Modric if he played for prime Italy. This man has done it at club level and international.

  • @Chris.Morales
    @Chris.Morales Před rokem +66

    The most amazing part is Modric professional, humble and down to earth.
    He even worked hard to learn Spanish as soon as possible so he could communicate with the squad which mostly spoke Spanish along with staff and fans, whilst Bale barely tried to learn “buenos días”. In all his time at Madrid.
    Speaks volumes of the type of person Modric is, if you see him somewhere as a fan he’ll talk to you in spanish, Bale will pretend he doesn’t understand and find a way to just leave. I know because I’ve experienced both when they used to leave the Valdebebas training grounds and we used to ask for autographs.

    • @PP-uk7of
      @PP-uk7of Před rokem +1

      Wow. You are so lucky. 😀You got to see modric is real.
      How was the experience talking to him?

    • @Chris.Morales
      @Chris.Morales Před rokem +8

      @@PP-uk7of surreal bro. I honestly thought he’d ignore us. I’d understand, but he was surprisingly amicable and down to earth. I guess that’s why fans love him so much!

    • @PP-uk7of
      @PP-uk7of Před rokem +4

      @@Chris.Morales aww that's so sweet! ❤ He is Exactly the way I thought of him. Down to earth and humble. He always said in interviews ,he feels the love of fans And signing autographs and taking pictures and all , is the least he can do to return their love.
      Thankyou so much for sharing 🙏😀

  • @kevaantaya3304
    @kevaantaya3304 Před rokem +47

    Something people underrate is the fact that Modric is a legit two-way player. He defends, unlike Xavi and Iniesta who relied on team pressure to gain the ball back. Modric is able to manmark players and I think it’s a big reason why Real Madrid wins the UCL so much. They can defend with 11 players for 30-50’ without a problem. They know how to suffer and they’re humble enough to do so. Lord of big teams let their ego take over when the game becomes unbalanced and try to just play their game. That’s why barca keeps on blowing leads. Sometimes you have to adapt to the flow of the game

    • @markelon8303
      @markelon8303 Před rokem +6

      All the times that Xavi or inesta has met modric, they have outplayed him. Y'all don't watch football, you just watch CZcams videos

    • @slavenlukic3545
      @slavenlukic3545 Před rokem +2

      @@markelon8303 show me every moment

    • @markelon8303
      @markelon8303 Před rokem +5

      @@slavenlukic3545 go watch el classicos
      And pay attention to the midfield plays. Even when madrid won

    • @kingkezz9188
      @kingkezz9188 Před rokem +5

      @@markelon8303 Modric isn't close to Xavi or Iniesta but he is definitely good enough to be considered one of the best midfielders of all time. They're ahead of him in terms of vision, skill dribbling passing, 1st touch etc. But modric has other qualities that they don't such as defending and strength. But Modric in his own right is an amazing midfielder, a specialist. He's like busquets, xavi and iniesta all in 1. Not better than them but more a jack of all trades whereas the former are specialists in particular skillsets.

    • @jayd0n-_-
      @jayd0n-_- Před rokem +1

      @@kingkezz9188 i would take modric over those 3 just because of his versatility

  • @IamSylar1
    @IamSylar1 Před rokem +9

    I will only stick to players I watched playing. Zidane, Pirlo, Modrić, Scholes, Xavi and Iniesta. It is really hard to put one above the others, but Modrić is the most complete midfielder of them all. He is equally good in both attack and defense with positioning and closing players down. In his early years in Real Madrid he was kinda underrated, but slowly progressed to world class status and GOAT candidate for midfield. A legend for sure.

  • @Deni-dd9yc
    @Deni-dd9yc Před rokem +166

    Modric has played such an important role in Real Madrid's glory these past years,He is easily in the top 5 midfielders of all time

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +14

      it’s crazy to still see him playing the same way after all these years

    • @AJ-lh4fp
      @AJ-lh4fp Před rokem +5

      no he isnt 💀 maybe since the 21st century but not all time

    • @leeking6939
      @leeking6939 Před rokem +21

      @@AJ-lh4fp he is top 5. Only a few midfielders can go shoulder to shoulder based on achievements

    • @Deni-dd9yc
      @Deni-dd9yc Před rokem +37

      @@AJ-lh4fp Bro come on ,not a lot of midfielders have won 5 UCL,a ballon d'or, the best player of the world cup,and performing in the highest level at the age of 37(being a main player of the 2022 UCL winning team,at 37).
      He is In the top 5 mindfielders of all time

    • @AJ-lh4fp
      @AJ-lh4fp Před rokem +7

      @@Deni-dd9yc UCLs are a team achievement and don’t prove much, his ballon d’or was undeserved, and him playing at this age is impressive but it’s not enough to make him top 5

  • @ucmacanthonychukwumaeze5624

    Luka Modric makes football beautiful.

  • @matijasmiljanic9387
    @matijasmiljanic9387 Před rokem +15

    We at Croatia are very glad to have him and he is our legend, and he has a heart of gold💙

  • @bph9056
    @bph9056 Před rokem +37

    This season has cemented him being the best midfielder I’ve ever seen. Not many players make you love football so much but he’s definitely one

  • @abusufianlaskar7936
    @abusufianlaskar7936 Před rokem +164

    Longevity of Modric is unparalleled. Rest you can debate.

    • @alexostin2944
      @alexostin2944 Před rokem +7

      matthaus

    • @chy32_
      @chy32_ Před rokem

      @@alexostin2944 not an attacking midfielder

    • @alexostin2944
      @alexostin2944 Před rokem +9

      @@chy32_ the video doesnt talk about attacking midfielders in particular, but even so, matthaus was an attacking midfielder at inter

    • @parisp2583
      @parisp2583 Před rokem

      pirlo? tf?

    • @The_Duude99
      @The_Duude99 Před rokem +12

      Modric didn't start playing at world class lvl until his late 20s... Iniesta was class off the go and still played until his mid 30s. His age makes it look very misleading

  • @TMIATC
    @TMIATC Před rokem +59

    What i also appreciate about him is, he isn't flashy like some footballers. He seems like a nice guy you would invite over for dinner.

    • @gallonthegreat7036
      @gallonthegreat7036 Před rokem +1

      I'm not saying I prefer guys like Neymar over guys like modric
      But when a flashy player can also make the basic plays it's over
      Ask Messi & Ronaldo

    • @byxisboii5397
      @byxisboii5397 Před rokem +1

      this comment is really dumb

  • @Laceta2
    @Laceta2 Před rokem +5

    Man I've always wanted Modric and Messi to play together. Their unselfish styles and superior passing ability is a thing of beauty.

  • @rjmacready9828
    @rjmacready9828 Před rokem +6

    I was always a barca guy but i gotta give modric his respect. Hes up there with xavi and iniesta, especially after that win against Brazil

  • @NewCitehNerd
    @NewCitehNerd Před rokem +44

    the fact that modric got a ballon d'or in the Era where Messi/Ronaldo were battling for them was already amazing enough

    • @Calebmiracle
      @Calebmiracle Před rokem +1

      @@Td81_ cap

    • @Calebmiracle
      @Calebmiracle Před rokem +4

      @@Td81_ ahh but modric is so underrated he took his country to wc final he won 5ucl with cr7 he deserves a lot of respect and he deserves the ballon d’or stop giving the credit to ur favorite all the time he clearly deserves it

    • @pseudonym6959
      @pseudonym6959 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Td81_ theres no mention of Messi. its only Ronaldo that arguebly deserved it that season.

    • @Ocara31
      @Ocara31 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Td81_ Just g+a matters? are you crazy? typically, a person that doesn't watch soccer and stays in TikTok watching stats/sofascore influencers LOL

    • @t-love8351
      @t-love8351 Před 25 dny

      he was the only real football to win it. messi and dos santos are just products of marketing and propaganda.

  • @user-xj3ve7wt8k
    @user-xj3ve7wt8k Před rokem +13

    There are players who are good in football, there are players who are great in football and then there are those players in football who are born every few decades... and that's Luka Modrić.

  • @chawkichalladia1812
    @chawkichalladia1812 Před rokem +92

    I'd argue that he's the best Croatian player of all time and the best real Madrid midfielder of all time. if it wasn't for benzema unreal season, I'd probably argue that modric is in the run for a second ballon d'or because he also had an unreal season.

    • @AJ-lh4fp
      @AJ-lh4fp Před rokem +17

      both are 1000% true. i cant think of a croatian better than Modric and he has done way more for madrid than zidane, and is a better player than pirri, amancio etc

    • @chawkichalladia1812
      @chawkichalladia1812 Před rokem +21

      @@AJ-lh4fp yes exactly. while I believe zidane is better player with huge impact on games that very few people in history had, his time in Madrid wasn't as successful and he wasn't as consistent. if this was a choice between 2 players, I'd pick zidane but since its about overall impact and consistency it's not even close. it's no coincidence that Madrid started dominating after he arrived and with a great partners in kroos and casiemro they formed probably the best midfield in history. very few can say they won 5 UCLs.

    • @hashimi995
      @hashimi995 Před rokem +3

      @@pigged_ yes u heard it the greatest midfield in history 💯

    • @OtheDaddy
      @OtheDaddy Před rokem

      There was Zidane, Redondo, Michel, Steve Makelele who were probably better

    • @greatwhite3614
      @greatwhite3614 Před rokem +2

      @@OtheDaddy what? Redondo makelele better than modric??? 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

  • @vancospasov4242
    @vancospasov4242 Před rokem +12

    There is no other player who can copy the style of play that Modric has...He has unique skills for the football game in every single aspect...I mean just look at him,he is 37 years old and he is still playing at the top level of this game which is incredible!His vision for football is out of this world and the Ballon D'or that he won Is just an award for his career...He is definitely in the top 3 midfielders who played football of all times

  • @theeuropeanb7637
    @theeuropeanb7637 Před rokem +94

    Being a barca fan I have my utmost respect for modric especially during his performance during the world cup he carried the team to the final there is no one will be able to replace him and real Madrid will feel the impact once he retires I'm just more than happy to ever witness this legend his passes and playing would just leave your mouth opened like how did he do it at the end of the day everything has to come to an end and just said that in few years i won't see him play

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +17

      you’ll be happy when RM no longer has him though I bet 😂🤝

    • @lordbendtner6404
      @lordbendtner6404 Před rokem +13

      @@RaymarFootball coach modric would be scary though

    • @ludwigvanbeethoven6842
      @ludwigvanbeethoven6842 Před rokem +5

      He didn't carry Croatia dude, stop saying that.

    • @2thouxan
      @2thouxan Před rokem +5

      @@ludwigvanbeethoven6842 ong they were a solid team and rakitic saved Modric’s ass when he missed a pen

    • @nenou1627
      @nenou1627 Před rokem +12

      @@2thouxan lol saved what are u talking about he was always the best player on the pitch did you watch football or what😂
      Yea he missed the penatly in 116min but he scored in Penalty shootout so how rakitic safe his ass lol

  • @shijoybaby78
    @shijoybaby78 Před rokem +9

    He is one of the best midfielder in the world. love luka❣️

  • @mrfinaltouch7731
    @mrfinaltouch7731 Před rokem +4

    It's not just that he himself is such an incredible player, it's that he is inspiring others especially at real Madrid. Showing players like camavinga, tchouameni, ceballos, ... how to play for the badge at te front of the shirt, the passion, the energy, the quality, they will learn from him and become great midfielders themselves.

  • @Theak47forall
    @Theak47forall Před rokem +8

    All time he is my number 1 midfielder i would build around. No one is like him. Just a warrior that plays whatever is needed.

  • @GuijaA47
    @GuijaA47 Před rokem +4

    Agree with you 100% Modric is from another breed. He is not only very skillful with his feet, but also his vision of where his team mates are located. He is in my opinion, one of the best mid fielders of all time. Thanks for your video.

  • @hugoefootball
    @hugoefootball Před rokem +11

    Happy 37th Birthday Luka Modric 🤍
    The best midfielder of our generation

  • @jw5471
    @jw5471 Před rokem +5

    I think it doesn't matter who's best or who won most prizes. We can all agree that all players talked about brought us many joy of watching the game. And to have such a great back story really makes you appreciate Luka as a person. Nice vid.

  • @jefff9526
    @jefff9526 Před rokem +9

    Definitely top 5. What hes done and still doing is like you said unseen. He’s a goat.

  • @oralemu2318
    @oralemu2318 Před rokem +3

    We need more videos like this. W video
    I think Modric is at top 5 as you said, he really is a different and superior in terms of longevity from all other midfielders.

  • @samiko2002
    @samiko2002 Před rokem +5

    oh god how much energy this player has. He never stops moving and annoying opponents on the field. This player plows the field length and breadth without getting tired. He plays for the team with exceptional silence and dedication. His passing, his sprints and his dribbling are excellent, it is sad that he is not given enough appreciation in the media or even among Real Madrid fans. All love to Modric
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @AdvocateSpirit
    @AdvocateSpirit Před rokem +3

    Luka is undoubtedly one of the greatest midfielders ever.
    What the other GOAT midfielders have over him is that although he trumps them from 33+, they trump him from 18-26.

  • @siirmouad
    @siirmouad Před rokem +7

    I will definitely put him in top three of all time. He is genius, not a lazy midfielder he fights for every ball. He can teach how to get the ball out of your zone with the other team is pressing. Watch the winning goal of the 2022 champions league. He is responsible of 50% of that goal. Getting rid of Robinson and that pass with his left foot to carvajal between Thiago and Fabiano. It is just wow

  • @mohaumokhethi8625
    @mohaumokhethi8625 Před rokem +97

    To all the people saying he only started being a top midfielder when he got to Madrid that’s a lie he’s been a boss since being in the 2008 Euros ream of the tournament which was 14 years ago

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +26

      and he was amazing at Tottenham as well

    • @AJ-lh4fp
      @AJ-lh4fp Před rokem +3

      he was good but he wasn’t a top midfielder. he wasn’t world class, he was just a good player.

    • @thegoat8447
      @thegoat8447 Před rokem +25

      @@AJ-lh4fp he was a top midfielder playing for average teams

    • @Eric-hu2dw
      @Eric-hu2dw Před rokem +2

      @@RaymarFootball he was not that good

    • @heyoka1994
      @heyoka1994 Před rokem +12

      @@AJ-lh4fp best midfielder in premier league, Ferguson wanted to sign him, but no one refuses Real Madrid

  • @kas6383
    @kas6383 Před rokem +32

    Greatest midfielder in history 😤
    Passing defending shooting dribbling, he had it all😤

  • @antosally4520
    @antosally4520 Před rokem +5

    Yes this guy took a country to world cup final and semi final ...thats great achievement...

  • @jankopandza1072
    @jankopandza1072 Před rokem +5

    No Tattoos only scars ! Luka Modric

  • @chanendlerbong
    @chanendlerbong Před rokem +107

    I said it for years now as a Barca fan and Serbian, i said it cuz we are supposed to hate each other, but Luka is incredibly special, best midfielder of our generation, if not top 5, than certified top 10 mid ever

    • @danielb4468
      @danielb4468 Před rokem +26

      You're actually not complimenting him here, but it's understandable from a Serbian Barca fan. To say "if not top 5, then top 10" is disrespectful to Modric and doesnt do him justice.

    • @chanendlerbong
      @chanendlerbong Před rokem +16

      ​@@danielb4468 no, i meant to say that for me he is top 5, but most fans wouldn't say that

    • @yeahhbuddy3932
      @yeahhbuddy3932 Před rokem

      Cringe mate

    • @ashutosh6542
      @ashutosh6542 Před rokem +1

      No if he is top3

    • @josho_reacts2.0
      @josho_reacts2.0 Před rokem +1

      Lucky Serbian but true him and rakitic generational

  • @the_great_wose
    @the_great_wose Před rokem +2

    Luka Modric one of, if not footballs G.O.A.T MIDFIELDER in 10mins 40secs . Personally i'd place Zidane ahead of any midfielder any day but as you said MODRiC is built differently. I must add that your supporting points are all well rooted and undeniably spot on. True CRISTIANO should have won it ahead of him in 2018, still what a player. Without doubt the most complete midfielder to have played the game.

  • @Flash363
    @Flash363 Před rokem +4

    Modric has become my all time favorite player over the years, I absolutely love watching him play to this day!

  • @johnyblack6896
    @johnyblack6896 Před rokem +3

    the best of all of them.

  • @LAMBO3601
    @LAMBO3601 Před rokem +3

    I think he’s my all time favorite Midfielder.
    France won WC 2018 but…. Croatia won the world.
    Luka did carry his team during that WC and he was an outstanding Captain.

  • @jibosnjak9840
    @jibosnjak9840 Před rokem +2

    Luka deserved it because of his season and that fact that he did it all. Ronaldo is fantastic but he could not drag Portugal to a 2nd place finish, and Luka most certainly did. You only need to watch how hopeless we are when he’s not playing to know the truth.

  • @remruataz9798
    @remruataz9798 Před 7 měsíci +2

    One of the best Midfielder I've ever seen. Many best midfielders like, Zidane, Xavi, Pirlo and many more. But, all time my favourite players is Modric. 🙂

  • @pkkarami
    @pkkarami Před rokem +4

    skills, heart, will power and belive

  • @sobaplates705
    @sobaplates705 Před rokem +28

    I’m blessed that Modric is playing for my country

  • @choncha23
    @choncha23 Před rokem +8

    That tackle on Messi was the best thing ever.

    • @GU_WOP_O
      @GU_WOP_O Před rokem +2

      When modric was employed with tracking messi it was like messi human again

  • @TOPGNBR1
    @TOPGNBR1 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Modric is my brother... I witnessed greatness every day when we were kids

  • @arthurmathebula5011
    @arthurmathebula5011 Před rokem +4

    Men I love this guy’s videos if you where consistent I swear you would have been at 1 million subscribers Ong!!❤️

  • @Spinosaurus44
    @Spinosaurus44 Před rokem +3

    I was wholeheartedly supporting Croatia at this year’s World Cup, just to see my man Modric holding that Cup, alas it was not to be, however I’m not mad, the team played consistently well and made it to the semi-finals and that in its own is an achievement so I’m happy for him

  • @danielbudiono7232
    @danielbudiono7232 Před 8 měsíci +1

    modric is build different.
    he used to work harder than everyone else.
    when other midfielder established themselves from a young age,
    modric keep training unnoticed.

  • @devorning77
    @devorning77 Před rokem

    good video man, modric in the greatest of all time surely

  • @owentorres145
    @owentorres145 Před rokem +18

    Keep it up man. I’ve been watching for as long as I can remember, love the content you out out. ❤️

    • @RaymarFootball
      @RaymarFootball  Před rokem +1

      Appreciate that brother Owen 🙏 couldnt be making these without all the OGs ♥️

  • @danielb4468
    @danielb4468 Před rokem +18

    The biggest robbery of all time would have been seeing Modric retire without a Ballon d'Or. Thankfully he won it. The most complete midfielder of all time. A wizard on the the ball and an engine off the ball. The day he retires will be a sad day for football, and not just Real Madrid.

    • @thedeviousgreek1540
      @thedeviousgreek1540 Před rokem +2

      Ballond d'Or credibility had dropped so much its irrelevant. Still, good for him.

    • @rn107
      @rn107 Před rokem +1

      The most complete midfielder? You're probably another newbie Indian who started watching football for not more than a year or two

    • @gourmondal5812
      @gourmondal5812 Před rokem

      @@rn107 he is a recency baised kid like every other in the cmnts lol

  • @kingof206
    @kingof206 Před rokem

    One of the best football story telling channel. Good narrating and editing of the video.

  • @egbehchidera1407
    @egbehchidera1407 Před rokem

    Been waiting for this. 🔥🔥

  • @auroraborealis2709
    @auroraborealis2709 Před rokem +13

    Naš ponos Luka.Jednostavan i prizemljen igrač i čovjek.🇭🇷❤

  • @cristinogonzalez9149
    @cristinogonzalez9149 Před rokem +8

    Blessed to have seen modric play 🙏 best midfielder of all time in my eyes

  • @mariomarino3020
    @mariomarino3020 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Someone should make a video compilation of the entire pitch when Modric receives the ball. Many players dribble and pass, but no one plays chess with all the pieces on the field, both black and white, like Modric does.

  • @JN9902
    @JN9902 Před rokem

    very good video and spot on !!!

  • @kimcage7768
    @kimcage7768 Před rokem +4

    Easily in the top 5 of all time. I put him at two, behind Zidane. Fantastic vision, grace and determination. Humble, tireless, and always putting the team first. Class act all around.

    • @tobennalewisnwankwo
      @tobennalewisnwankwo Před rokem

      In my opinion. He's the best midfielder of All time.

    • @ambrizfer7898
      @ambrizfer7898 Před rokem

      ​@@tobennalewisnwankwo well sorry bit zidane will always be the greatest of all time

  • @josipvrdoljak9053
    @josipvrdoljak9053 Před rokem +10

    What makes Modric different from the others is that he comes from a small insignificant country like Croatia, if he was from spain, england etc he would have been the GOAT no doubt, but when you dont have the royal blood you have to be 5times better to be recognised as the best, like Đoković in Tennis and similar…. Sad but true

  • @legniak1
    @legniak1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    It’s amazing the amount of talent that comes from Croatia

  • @adithwes6467
    @adithwes6467 Před rokem

    Fantastic video raymar

  • @aua6330
    @aua6330 Před rokem +9

    I really appreciated this video because it shows that Modric is an exceptionnal person.

  • @uzenicukadakrenemja
    @uzenicukadakrenemja Před rokem +3

    I would have him in any dream team I put together. Amazing player with 2 world cup medals for Croatia (a much smaller footballing nation than France, Brazil or Spain), best player at a world cup, Balon D'Or and 5 UEFA Champion leagues. For me he may just be the best midfielder in history.

  • @sovonmemes
    @sovonmemes Před 9 měsíci +1

    GOAT midfielder

  • @muhammedgamal5871
    @muhammedgamal5871 Před rokem

    Keep up the good work

  • @heturnal
    @heturnal Před rokem +4

    Top 10 of all time no doubt, i personally got him in my top 5 absolute gem

  • @MotoLife94
    @MotoLife94 Před rokem +12

    Legenda!!!🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @johnnygonzalez6497
    @johnnygonzalez6497 Před rokem +2

    Now you can add he lead them to 3rd place in this World Cup (2022) 😎

  • @saulsisto2037
    @saulsisto2037 Před rokem

    Yo bro you should do a video on Luis Suarez i luv ur vid keep it up🙏

  • @paulnathancharles9130
    @paulnathancharles9130 Před rokem +15

    Modric definitely one of a kind.

  • @rogernaidoo1953
    @rogernaidoo1953 Před rokem +7

    Definitely on par with Zidane....he has won everything besides a world cup. Regarding Croatia 🇭🇷 as a nation of 4million plus? , this feat of being a world cup finalist is truly amazing and Modric deserves the credit for this. On a team level, no one can match his success.

    • @mariomarino3020
      @mariomarino3020 Před rokem

      hmmm ok but that small Croatia is the 8th exporter of football players in the world. So it is small country, but giant in football. Probably same goes for coaches, but not such a list so impossible to check it.
      Or another interesting fact, so called total football, high pressing, offside traps, automation in position changes etc. were first seen by Ajax, (Netherlands) and Hajduk (ex-Yugoslavia, now Croatia) in 70's.
      So Croatia produces football for decades, not only footballers.

  • @tomislavoreskovic3158
    @tomislavoreskovic3158 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Modrić is a Croatian national treasure!!! We love him

  • @jakenooby
    @jakenooby Před hodinou

    Year later but im gonna say my piece.
    For me, Modric is the essence of what it means to be a midfielder. Like one of the top comments said, He always plays for the team, not for himself. Thats what football is, teamwork and skill. Same with Zidane. Modric carried a country that isn't even top 5 to a world cup final. He is a legend of the game.