Luka Modric is a Croatian professional footballer born on September 9, 1985. He plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the Croatian national team. Modric began his career at Dinamo Zagreb before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2008. Known for his exceptional dribbling, passing, and vision on the field, he has won numerous individual awards including the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 2018. Modric is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation and a key player in Real Madrid's success in recent years.