Luka Modrić

Modrić signed for Dinamo Zagreb as a 16 year old in 2002 , but after a season with the youth side was loaned out in 2003 to Zrinjski Mostar in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina where he quickly showed his potential, becoming Bosnian League Player of the Year while still just 18 years old.

At his team Dinamo Zagreb he usually plays as playmaker, on the left side of the field. His natural position is that of central midfielder and he plays as playmaker solely due to his capabilities to cover that role as well and to leave room for designated defensive midfielders in Dinamo's 4-2-3-1 formation. He uses both feet to play, and his biggest strength is his swift offensive positioning without the ball, as well as his great ability to read and react to the game well in many situations.

Modrić agreed terms with Tottenham on April 26 , 2008 subject to a medical and receiving a work permit. He was the Lilywhites' first signing of the summer, also the Premier League's first summer transfer.

Modric's performances earned him a call up for international duty, playing for the Croatian U-17, U-19 and under-21 teams , and soon progressed to his country's senior national team At the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany he made two substitute appearances in the group matches against Japan and Australia . He scored his first international goal in Croatia's 2-0 victory over Italy in a friendly match played on August 16 , 2006 in Livorno .

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