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L. Modrić

Experienced headAC Milan · 40 yrsTransferred to Modric Luka

Profile

Full nameLuka Modrić
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityCroatia
Age40
Date of birth9 Sept 1985
BirthplaceZadar
Height172 cm
Shirt number#14
ClubAC Milan
Central midfielder
34
Appearances
2
Goals
3
Assists
2828
Minutes

Domestic-league season · AC Milan.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Serie A342328287.55
FIFA Club World Cupat Real Madrid6001296.67
Friendlies Clubs6001296.67
Coppa Italia200387.2
Super Cup100156.9

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

L. Modrić is a 40-year-old central midfielder at AC Milan, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 3 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 47, top 10% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 23.7, ranking 372nd of 388 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (87.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.25 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Modrić.

Judged on this season alone, Modrić graded 47 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 3.246 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 26 → 47). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 24, 65th of 68 of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 40 Modrić is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 6.1 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potential65th of 68 central midfielders · Serie ACurrent seasonTop 11% central midfielders · Serie A7th-best central midfielder in the Serie A372nd in the Serie A · potential65th-highest potential central midfielder in the Serie A
23.7
Ratingi
65th of 68 central midfielders
47.4
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
87.3%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.25
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · AC Milan finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side

3.25
Def. / 90
51
Tackles
39
Interceptions
12
Clean sheets

3.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 12 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 87.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 40, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 23.7, Modrić carries the 65th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 68. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).

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