Okay, so this always sparks some heated debates. I get why some people might ask if Luka Modric is maybe put on too high of a pedestal next to the old legends like Zidane and Ronaldo. Personally, after watching him play for so long, I think he totally deserves his place with the best at Madrid.

People sometimes forget he literally became the most decorated player ever at Real Madrid—six Champions Leagues! Like, that’s more than most people even dream of. And it’s not just trophies. His passing and vision have changed how Madrid play, plus he kept reinventing himself even as the game around him changed. I grew up thinking Zidane was everything, but honestly, Modric has arguably done more for the club on the pitch.

Sure, maybe he doesn’t have the same goal stats as Ronaldo, but no one controls the midfield like him. Anyone who calls Modric overrated probably hasn’t watched him run a game. Watching him play, you just know he’s a true legend.