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#7 Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner did not have the best of years since winning the trophy last December. Luka Modric had a stellar 2017/18 season with Real Madrid and followed it up with a golden ball-winning performance with Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. That ensured that he created history by breaking Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s decade long duopoly on the Ballon d’Or last year.
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Despite a season without silverware last year, Modric still managed to make 46 appearances for Madrid and scored 4 goals. His passing efficiency and drive in the middle of the field continue to be vital for the Spanish giants. This season, Modric has already featured 12 times in all competitions for Real Madrid and has also scored twice. He shows no signs of stopping, but unless Los Blancos extend his contract before the end of this season, Modric could leave for free next summer.
The Croatian will be 35 next September and while he no longer is the player that he once was, he still has the ability to perform at the highest level. A champion who has won almost everything in the beautiful game, Modric would still be an asset for many clubs in Europe next season.
