World Cup 2018: 4 central midfielders to watch out for in Russia

#3 Luka Modric

Modric in action against Brazil in a warm up friendly

Luka Modric is unarguably one of the best midfielders at this year's World Cup. He's shrewd, has got pace, he's an excellent dribbler and a great distributor of the ball.

He is also an amazing tackler, has the capability to shoot from long range and has the vision to pick out the perfect pass.

Modric's influence has played a key role in Real Madrid winning the UEFA Champions League title in three successive years. Having represented Croatia in 102 matches and scored 12 goals for them, Modric is the man to watch for Croatia.

His partnership with Rakitic in the midfield is probably the best in comparison to other teams in Russia. Modric's hard work and determination will go a long way to determine Croatia's success at the World Cup.