Luka Modric quotes, a complete collection

started his professional career back in 2003, nonetheless, his international career took place 3 years later. During these 18 years of his career, Modric has been awarded many times and has featured in different tournaments such as 2006 World Cup, Euro 2008, 2018 World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2012.

Also to name some of the trophies he has won we have to mention 2018 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, Ballon d'Or 2018, Croatian Football Hope of the Year 2004, Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year 2010-2011, La Liga's Best Midfielder 2013-2014 and FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball 2016.

He has also been the captain of the Croatia national team ever since 2015 who holds the record for both the youngest goalscorer and the oldest goalscorer of the Croatia national team.

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Luka Modric quotes on his character and his childhood

Luka Modric was born on 9 September 1985 to his mother Radojka Modrić and his father Stipe Modrić in the city of Zadar located in Croatia.

Luka is the only son in his family as he also has two sisters called Jasmina Modrić and Diora Modrić both of whom are younger than him. Ever since Luka was just a kid around the age of six, the whole family had been struggling as their country had been involved in the war.

The situation was so rough that for a while the whole family had been living in a hotel despite the fact that both parents had been working at that time; as a matter of fact, Radojka used to be a textile worker while Stipe had been a military mechanic.

Nonetheless, even a disaster like war didn't stop Luka Modric from pursuing his dreams.

On his childhood

My childhood years were very painful. I was only 5 when the Croatian War of Independence broke out. I was living in a war zone and lost my grandfather in that war.

We were forced to live in refugee camp, passing my time by kicking a paper ball, even with danger always lurking nearby. As the war ended, I started playing football. My favorite club Hajduk FC rejected me by saying that I was too small, very lightweight- I wouldn't make it.

But my father said you can make it son, just believe. He didn't have money to send me to football schools and buy boots. I didn't stop and worked a hell lot on my playing style. I played for Croatia and signed for Tottenham, but they said he cannot play in England. I proved them wrong and performed and today I proudly say that I'm playing for the biggest club in the world- Real Madrid.

When the war started, we became refugees, and it was a really tough time. I was six years old. These were really hard times. I remember them vividly, but it's not something you want to remember or think about.

I had a nice childhood, even though I grew up in hotels.

We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.

My father is strong in his legs, and I think I get that from him. I am stronger there than in my upper body, but that is what gives me a low centre of gravity. It makes it harder for opponents to get me off the ball.

My father fought for me to play football. He never had to make me shinpads, but it was a lot of money to send to me to a soccer school. And to provide boots and things.

On his character

I guess I'm just not that comfortable talking about myself.

I've seen a great deal of hardship in my life.

I believe that I've improved a lot as a player and a person, because being surrounded by great players on a daily basis helps your development out on the pitch.

The war made me stronger; it was a very hard time for me and my family. I don't want to drag that with me forever, but I don't want to forget about it, either.

I am very emotional.

I don't like to compare players, particularly to myself.

I have never doubted myself even if others did, I always believed I could get to where I am today and thank God this came true.

Luka Modric quotes on his hobbies and preferences

In this part of our top

Luka Modric quotes

, let's together learn what else this Croatian genius is interested in, apart from football or what kind of hobbies he pursues when he is not on the field of play.

London is such a great place, and at White Hart Lane, I feel just like home.

I want to stay in London. I am very happy here, and so are my family. I like the city.

I really enjoy my life in Spain.

I only ever try to do the best I can on the football pitch. I'm not a model or something. I am a football player.

Luka Modric inspirational quotes

As you should know until now, Luka Modric has been raised in a country that had been struggling with war, and according to himself, war has made him a stronger man who can deal with the toughest situations without making any excuse.

Knowing what Modric has to say might be a reason to inspire you as well, as he keeps telling people to never stop believing in themselves since all his life he had been told that he could never make it as a professional footballer.

Therefore, here in this exclusive article, we have selected some of Luka Modric inspirational quotes for you.

There are ups and downs, but whatever happens, you have to trust and believe in yourself.

The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way.

You must never give up and have faith in yourself.

I have to keep working hard and improving every day.

You need to believe. If you don't believe, you can never get anything.

No individual can do it all on their own.

Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.

You never tire of winning.

When you win something, once, twice, three times, and you have that feeling, that pushes you forward again. You want to win more and more and more.

What is the most important is never to give up, never to give in to circumstances, to trust yourself.

You don’t have to be a giant to play football, I’m happy with where I am. I am happy with where I am and I never cared what anyone else said, it only further motivated me.

Luka Modric quotes on football and his playing style

Luka Modric began following football more seriously ever since he was 11 years old. He entered Zadar's youth system in 1996 and officially started his senior career 7 years later with

.

Nevertheless, after 5 years of playing for this Croatian football club, Modric had his breakthrough by joining the English professional football club,

.

From 2008 until 2012, he managed to make 127 appearances as well as scoring 13 goals for this club before he had his dream come true on 27 August 2012, when he officially joined

, the team he had always wanted to play for ever since he was just a kid, for a nearly £30 million transfer fee.

It also needs to be mentioned that Luka started his international career, playing for

in 2006, and on 3 March 2015 he became the captain of his country's national team. An interesting fact is that Modric holds the record for both the youngest goalscorer and the oldest goalscorer of the Croatia national team.

You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.

Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.

My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.

The team is the most important thing.

Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.

My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.

The Premier League is the best competition in the world, and it's not easy to win a league with great teams like Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal as rivals.

It is very challenging to adapt to life at a big club like Madrid, but I'm not the kind of person to make excuses.

Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.

I knew sooner or later I would show my quality and show to everyone why I'm here, why Real made such an effort to bring me here.

Of course it is very important for me to play for Croatia, however different it is to play at club level.

My thing is to play as well as I can possibly can.

I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.

You can't expect to score lots of goals in every game; football isn't like that.

The most important thing is how the season ends.

When the boss chooses the system, we must play as well as possible and give everything. It is good to be able to use various systems so that you can change in difficult moments.

Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.

When you play a semi-final, it is impossible to be tired. You know how much is at stake.

For me, the team is always more important.

Football is a game that is played with the head. You can put all the physical strength you want, but there is something called football intelligence, the intelligence of the game which will always be essential. The physical will never supplant the intelligence.

It can't be up to one player to turn things around, we needed to play like a team.

It happens in football. You have bad days.

I want to be able to help the coach and team as much as I can.

Going 33 games unbeaten is no coincidence.

Individual awards are important, but I am not obsessed with them.

Two goals away from home is very good.

It's an honor to be at the biggest club in the world.

Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, 'Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'

It's about what a player your does on the pitch. The years and the passport don't matter. With my physic and what I've achieved here, I'm still hungry to compete at the highest level.

There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.

It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

You don't have to be a strapping lad to play football.

I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.

The toughest away match in La Liga for me used to be the one against Osasuna.

I can say I am playing some of the best football of my career at 31. So maybe I can play better as I get older.

The Nations League is a great competition.

I remember my first shin pads had the Brazilian Ronaldo on them, and I loved them.

Luka Modric quotes on famous players and football clubs

For the last part of this article, let’s take a look at the top quotes by Andrea Pirlo about other football stars and teams, which include his comments on Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

On Cristiano Ronaldo

respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.

I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we'll have good relationship in the future, too.

For what Ronaldo's achieved, he's amazing; he's a great team-mate.

Cristiano? I don't think he's going to leave and I'd like him to stay because he's the best player in the world.

On Maradona

I have met him a few times. What can I say -

is one of the best players in football history.

On Zlatan Ibrahimovic

is one of the best strikers in the modern generation.

On Xabi Alonso and Sami Khedira

My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with

and

.

On Jose Mourinho

asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.

On Mateo Kovacic

People in Real ask me about

all the time. He is a phenomenal talent and will play in some of the biggest clubs. Inter is a big club, no doubt, but Kovacic will play in even bigger.

On Carlo Ancelotti

I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick

.

On Nikica Jelavic

Jelavic improved massively going to the Premier League. He was great for Rangers, but Premier League is different: faster and more physical. He is perfect for the Premier League, has everything to succeed.

On Ivan Rakitic

I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was

, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.

On Real Madrid

We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don't want to be compared to anyone.

Madrid is a big and beautiful city with great parks where I like to walk. There are a lot of squares and museums, historic monuments. But I'm more a home guy; I feel most comfortable there with my wife and kids. We play, watch cartoons, like all families do.

I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.

I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.

I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.

All I dreamed of when I became a footballer was to play for a club as big as Real Madrid. It's maybe the most famous and best club in the history of football.

I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.

All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

It was my dream come true when I signed for Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as many years as possible and, if it's possible, finish my career here.

Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

In Madrid, the demand is maximum, and you have to always be at the top. If you are not, doubts come.

Fear doesn't exist in football, especially for Real Madrid.

Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.

When I first heard Madrid were interested, nothing else mattered. I just wanted to come here. This is the best club in the world, with the best coach and great players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria... so many great players.

This is Real Madrid, and I understand there is great pressure for new signings to succeed here.

As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.

My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.

On Tottenham Hotspur

I can make my football dreams come true with Tottenham, and that is why all my thoughts and also my future is with this club.

Tottenham is the club that first gave me my opportunity to play in one of the strongest leagues in the world.

I want to thank all the people at Tottenham. I had four great years there, and I enjoyed every moment. I want to thank everyone who made my life enjoyable in London.

I have great memories of Tottenham. I spent four great years there with a lot of emotions, with a lot of love from the club and the fans.

Spurs will always have a place in my heart.

My one regret is that I didn't win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.

I enjoyed every moment with Tottenham. But in one moment, you feel you need to take a step forward, to go to a higher level.

After four seasons with Tottenham, where I had grown as much as possible, I needed new challenges for the sake of improving.

Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.

My emotions, when I think about the time I spent at Spurs, are always really positive.

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