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#6 Centre Midfielder - Luka Modric
Played together - Real Madrid
Seasons - 2012-2014
Luka Modric became the only player to break Messi-Ronaldo's ten-year dominance over the Ballon d'Or by winning it in 2018. The Croatian midfielder and Argentine talisman Di Maria played together at Real Madrid in their blooming years.
Modric has expertise in reading games, his vision, pin-point passing accuracy and ability to prompt teammates on the forefront gives a tough time to opponents.
The Croatian is the beating heart of Los Blancos who won three consecutive Champions League with the help of the midfielder. Luka also played a crucial role in World Cup 2018 where he dragged an underdog Croatia to the final.
#7 Centre Midfielder - Xabi Alonso
Played together- Real Madrid
Seasons - 2010-2014
Xabi Alonso's pinpoint passing accuracy, tactical nous, vision, and understanding of the game is what puts him among the best holding midfielders of his generation along with the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Xavi Hernandes. The Spaniard was outstanding at setting the tempo of the game from the center of the field.
The midfielder excelled at whichever club he played in winning almost everything the football world had to offer. His gloried cabinet is shelved with One World Cup, two Euros, two Champions League, numerous domestic titles and many individual accolades.
