#1 Luka Modric
Perhaps the most underrated midfielder in the world, the Croatian is a treat to watch whenever he plays for club and country. When Real Madrid signed him from Spurs, there was a lot of speculation of a transfer disaster and all, but Modric silenced all his critics and had already won four UEFA Champions League crown with the Madrid giants.
But that's not all from the Croatian genius. In the recently concluded World Cup, he was the best player of the tournament and helped his country reach their first World Cup final. The 33-year-old is adept at carrying the ball forward and driving into space and is an influential figure in the midfield. After a magnificent 2018, he fully deserves the top spot in this list of top 5 attacking midfielders in the world.