10 best midfielders in the world right now (November 2018)

#1 Luka Modric

Luka Modric is the best midfielder playing today

Last but not least, is a player who has impressed for many years. His class and talent have only been noted in recent times. The media has overshadowed Real Madrid central-midfielder Luka Modric in exchange for his high pedigree teammates. Yet, the Croatian captain has not had a significant slump of form in recent memory.

What separates Modric from the rest of midfielders playing today is his exquisite passing ability. He has a knack for showing up in the dying embers of any game to turn it around in his team’s favour. The Croatian controls each game in which he plays. He possesses the ability to read and dictate moments with absolute ease. Modric is a wonderful contributor, meaning he is not inclusionary in his style. He allows other players the opportunity to involve themselves in the game.

Modric overcame both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year in 2018 (before known as the FIFA Ballon d’Or). He has also won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award and been a three-time winner of the FIFA Club World Cup. Modric captained the Croatian side that reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

If that isn’t enough, Modric has won the Champions League an unbelievable four times with Real Madrid.