Luka Modrić

Luka Modrić is the only outfield non-Spanish player with 5 Champions League titles, and his 6 La Liga wins with Real Madrid tie him for the most among active players. In 2018, he won the Ballon d'Or, breaking the 10-year Messi-Ronaldo duopoly — a feat eventually matched only by Karim Benzema in 2022. His 1,000+ completed passes in the 2018 World Cup led Croatia to the final, earning the FIFA Best Player award. At 38 in 2024, he has 556 La Liga appearances, outperforming #10 Sergio Ramos in midfield durability despite 115 fewer games.