Croatia vs Nigeria: 5 key players that will decide the game

#1 Luka Modric

Luka Modric

The Croatian legend has been fabulous throughout his career. He has been a star for Real Madrid as well. He is the 3rd most capped player for his country with 106 caps. He has also scored 12 goals. The midfielder can be deployed as a deep lying playmaker. He is often regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. He can play with both his feet.

He is terrific at dribbling, key passes and at long shots. He is often considered as the master of pre-assists. He is a very handy contributor in the defense as well. All these factors coupled with his experience make him a highly dangerous player for the inexperienced Nigeria. He might not score any goals but his passes and pre-assists could be decisive in the final outcome of the maych