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#2 Luka Modric
No one ever expected Modric to come this far in the tournament, but he has defied all odds and has produced extraordinary performances to win his national side its first silver medal in the history of the World Cup.
Modric was in scintillating form throughout the tournament, and he has been influential in his team's impressive run in the tournament thus far.
As Croatia's captain and playmaker, he has commanded control of the midfield and has created opportunities to aid his teammates.
He has an accurate passing average of 88.3% and has scored twice and provided one assist for his team.
As the playmaker of the team, he has been at the centre of almost every attack and has been there to inspire his team to victory. With his performances, Croatia has won silver at their first World Cup.
