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Luka ModricFootballer, midfielder of the Croatian national team
Date of Birth: 09.09.1985
Country:  Croatia |
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Luka Modrić: Croatian Midfield Maestro
Early Career and European DreamsLuka Modrić, the talented 22-year-old midfielder for the Croatian national team, has become a coveted target for top European clubs. Despite his obvious talent, Modrić has remained in Croatia's relatively weak league, waiting for an offer from a Spanish club. In April 2008, Modrić publicly stated his intention to only consider transfers to Spain. Other offers, including a reported contract from Chelsea, have failed to entice the midfielder.
International Debut and Euro 2008
Modrić's international career began at the age of 19 in a match against Argentina. For the 2006 World Cup, he joined the national team as a reserve player. However, in the qualifying matches for Euro 2008, he played in every game, providing several excellent assists and scoring one goal. Modrić's primary strength is his pinpoint passing, but he also possesses the ability to strike powerful shots from distance.
Euro 2008 Predictions
Modrić is expected to start in all of Croatia's group stage matches at Euro 2008. This means that coaches from Austria, Germany, and Poland will have to devise strategies to neutralize the young and ambitious midfielder, who has the pace and skill to beat any opponent.
