#28 Luka Modric
Nobody created more chances for Real Madrid last season than creative Croatian Modric, who laid on 61 goal-scoring opportunities for his attacking counterparts, meanwhile maintaining an average pass completion of 91%, the third highest within Los Blancos contingent.
Having recently received the ‘Adidas Silver Ball’ award at the Club World Cup Championship in Japan, Modric is evidently still a crucial part of Zidane’s set-up, often forming a seemingly unbreakable pivot with Toni Kroos in midfield.
Trophies and Real Madrid come hand-in-hand so it’s no surprise really to see Modric having won two Champions League crowns in his career so far. He, however, has shown stellar ability on more than one stage, having played an integral role in Tottenham’s set-up some years ago.
His goal return lets him down somewhat, given that he’s scored on just five occasions since the start of the 2013/14 campaign. At 31-years-old, Modric has probably surpassed or is in the midst of the brightest spell of his career and so his potential is limited. That said, if you’re looking for a midfield virtuoso with energy, vision and the ability to anchor down a team, then Modric is certainly one of the safest candidates you could choose from.
