Luka Modric Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7¾ in |
Weight | 67 kg |
Date of Birth | September 9, 1985 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Born Name
Luka Modric
Nick Name
Modric
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Zadar, Croatia
Nationality
Education
Modric studied in a primary school in Zadar. At the same time, while attending primary school, he was enrolled into one of the local sports academies by his dad.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Stipe Modric (Aeromechanic)
- Mother – Radojka Modric (Textile Worker)
- Siblings – Jasmina Modric (Younger Sister), Diora Modric (Younger Sister)
- Others – Luka Modric (Grandfather)
Manager
Luka Modric is signed to ASA International.
Position
- Midfielder (Can also play attacking midfielder)
- Winger
Shirt Number
19
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7¾ in or 172 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Luka started dating Vanja Bosnic in 2006. The couple spent 4 years together before officially getting married in May 2010.
Luka and Vanja have two children, Ivano (born – June 6, 2010) and Ema (born – April 25, 2013).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
Modric prefers to dye them “Light Brown.”
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wavy hair
- Great team player
- Often wears a headband while playing
- Very skilled midfielder
- Huge sportsmanship
Brand Endorsements
Modric has appeared in a TV Advert for MAXtv.
Best Known For
Modric is known for his creativity on the football ground together with his great vision and passing skills.
For many football fans and managers, Luka is considered one of the best midfielders of this era.
He is also known for leading Dinamo Zagreb to three consecutive title wins and for having a huge role in the games while playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid.
Luka Modric Facts
- Before he moved to Dinamo Zagreb in 2002, he was a part of the youth team of FC Zadar.
- Since he signed a deal with Dinamo Zagreb (2003 – 2008), he was loaned to Zrinjski Mostar (2003 – 2004) and later to Inter Zapresic (2004 – 2005).
- He led Inter Zapresic to second place in the Croatian league in the 2004–2005 season, reserving the spot for the preliminary round in UEFA Cup (Now Europa League).
- In 2007, Modric won the award for PRVA NHL “Player of the Year.”
- Luka moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 and to Real Madrid in 2012.
- In 2014, he won the UEFA Champions League while he was playing for Real Madrid.
- Luka debuted in the Croatian national team in March 2006 when Croatia was facing Argentina.
- Modric scored his first goal for Croatia in a friendly match against Italy.
- He grew up in Zaton Obrovacki, a village near the city of Zadar, Croatia (previously a part of SFR Yugoslavia).
- He was raised during the 1991 Yugoslav war, when his mother country, Croatia was fighting for independence. When the war began, Luka and his family were forced to leave their home.
- During the 1991 war, his father joined the Croatian Army.
- His grandfather was executed by Serbian rebels in the village of Jesenice in December 1991.
1.72m and 66 kg on Real Madrid Official Web
Hair color : Blonde (natural)
He is Originally Blonde