2013 Year in Review: Top 5 Real Madrid players

4. Luka Modric

He doesn’t really stand tall in theory, but his footballing prowess does enough to make up for it. Luka Modric started his career at Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb. His 5 year stay at his parent club came to an end when Tottenham Hotspur came lurking to sign the midfielder.

His time at the White Hart Lane saw him rise to stardom, as he established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in the game. With top clubs taking notice, it was Real Madrid who secured Croatian’s signatures in 2012. His first season turned out to be a disappointment, but a player of his caliber was never going to stay quiet for long.

2013 saw Luka Modric rise to his potential. His accurate passing, swift movements and very lethal long-range shots caught many eyeballs. He made a name for himself very soon by distinguishing himself as a player who made most passes for Real Madrid since March 2013. His goal against Manchester United in the Round of 16 helped the Galacticos secure qualification.

This season, he has been a regular starter for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. He has been playing in a deeper centre-defensive role, but his versatility saw him excel there as well. His timely interceptions and pin-point passes made him an instant hit. Not to forget his long range goals. All five of his goals for the Whites have been scored from outside the box.

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