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#2 The FIFA World Cup
Following a successful European campaign in which Luka Modric helped Real Madrid to claim the UEFA Champions League trophy, the midfielder stepped into the recent FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia with a high spirit as he looked to make his country proud in the coveted competition.
Modric was a huge revelation in the World Cup, putting in a couple of unbelievable performances and quickly overturning Croatia's status from underdogs to one of the most impressive sides during the tournament.
The midfielder finished the competition with 2 vital goals and 1 assist to his name, coupled with his amazing role of captaining the side and engineering team play from the middle of the pitch. He succeeded in leading Croatia to their first ever World Cup final in Russia and he was also named the best player of the tournament - such performances actually deserve a Ballon d'Or recognition.
