On this day last year, Modric awarded as the best player of 2018 World Cup, he led Croatia to a runner-up finish at this tournament.
Luka Modric was awarded the World Cup's best player after France beat Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final.
Modric scored two goals and had one assist in Russia. Croatia's captain also led the tournament in minutes played and miles ran.
And then, in the same year, the Croatian was crowned as winner of the Ballon d'Or in Paris.
How time flies! How do you rate his performance this year?