Luka Modrić

Luka Modrić has won La Liga 6 times with Real Madrid and the Champions League 5 times — the most by any non-Spanish outfield player in the competition's history. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, ending the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly that had dominated for 10 years. His performance at the 2018 World Cup — where he led Croatia to the final — combined with his Champions League consistency earned him the FIFA Best Player award. Still playing at elite level for Madrid at 38 in 2024, he extended his La Liga record to 556 appearances.