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#1 Luka Modric, Real Madrid
Croatia’s 2018 World Cup hero is arguably the best midfielder in the world right now. The 33-year-old was phenomenal for his national team in Russia and rightly given the Golden Ball award. With two goals and an assist, he played beautifully in the tournament and led them to the finals.
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He has also been phenomenal for Real Madrid ever since his debut in 2012. Luka Modric was LaLiga’s best midfielder during the 2013-14 and 2015-16 seasons. Modric is an influential player who drives his team forward.
His is a brilliant passer with an accuracy of almost 90 percent all through his Real Madrid career. He is unbelievably consistent and his great defensive abilities put him above most of the players on this list. He can make things happen with the ball at his feet and possesses great control. After a remarkable 2018, he easily takes the top spot.
