When it comes to Luka Modric, discover the top 90 quotes that define the football legend. From motivation to sportsmanship, delve into the wisdom of one of the game’s finest.
Luka Modric, who played in the Midfield position in the Real Madrid team, was born on September 09, 1985. Luka Modric, 174 cm tall and 65 kg, uses his Right/Left foot. We listed best Luka Modric Quotes
1- “There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.” – Luka Modric
2- “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 Ancelotti.” – Luka Modric
3- “For what Ronaldo’s achieved, he’s amazing; he’s a great team-mate.” – Luka Modric
4- “My thing is to play as well as I can possibly can.” – Luka Modric
5- “This is Real Madrid, and I understand there is great pressure for new signings to succeed here.” – Luka Modric
6- “It’s an honor to be at the biggest club in the world.” – Luka Modric
7- “As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.” – Luka Modric
8- “I’ve seen a great deal of hardship in my life.” – Luka Modric
9- “Zlatan is one of the best strikers in the modern generation.” – Luka Modric
10- “I have met him a few times. What can I say – Maradona is one of the best players in football history.” – Luka Modric
11- “The most important thing is how the season ends.” – Luka Modric
12- “I had a nice childhood, even though I grew up in hotels.” – Luka Modric
13- “To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.” – Luka Modric
14- “No individual can do it all on their own.” – Luka Modric
15- “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.” – Luka Modric
16- “My one regret is that I didn’t win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.” – Luka Modric
17- “Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.” – Luka Modric
18- “Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn’t think about anything else.” – Luka Modric
19- “Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.” – Luka Modric
20-“I remember my first shin pads had the Brazilian Ronaldo on them, and I loved them.” – Luka Modric
21- “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.” – Luka Modric
22- “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.” – Luka Modric
23-“My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.” – Luka Modric
24- “I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.” – Luka Modric
25- “What is the most important is never to give up, never to give in to circumstances, to trust yourself.” – Luka Modric
26- “You don’t have to be a strapping lad to play football.” – Luka Modric
27- “There are ups and downs, but whatever happens, you have to trust and believe in yourself.” – Luka Modric
28- “You must never give up and have faith in yourself.” – Luka Modric
29- “Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.” – Luka Modric
30- “Fear doesn’t exist in football, especially for Real Madrid.” – Luka Modric
31- “People in Real ask me about Mateo Kovacic 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.” – Luka Modric
32- “You can’t predict things in football because anything can happen.” – Luka Modric
33- “The team is the most important thing.” – Luka Modric
34- “My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.” – Luka Modric
35- “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.” – Luka Modric
36- “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.” – Luka Modric
37- “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.” – Luka Modric
38- “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.” – Luka Modric
39- “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.” – Luka Modric
40- “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.” – Luka Modric
41- “When I came to England, I was dreaming about winning titles.” – Luka Modric
42- “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.” – Luka Modric
43- “For me, the team is always more important.” – Luka Modric
44- “I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was Ivan Rakitic, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.” – Luka Modric
45- “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.” – Luka Modric
46- “You need to believe. If you don’t believe, you can never get anything.” – Luka Modric
47- “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.” – Luka Modric
48- “Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.” – Luka Modric
49- “Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.” – Luka Modric
50- “You never tire of winning.” – Luka Modric
51- “I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.” – Luka Modric
52- “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.” – Luka Modric
53- “My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.” – Luka Modric
54- “We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don’t want to be compared to anyone.” – Luka Modric
55- “I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.” – Luka Modric
56- “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.” – Luka Modric
57- “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.” – Luka Modric
58- “When you play a semi-final, it is impossible to be tired. You know how much is at stake.” – Luka Modric
59- “The toughest away match in La Liga for me used to be the one against Osasuna.” – Luka Modric
60- “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.” – Luka Modric
61- “I really enjoy my life in Spain.” – Luka Modric
62- “I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.” – Luka Modric
63- “Going 33 games unbeaten is no coincidence.” – Luka Modric
64- “Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.” – Luka Modric
65- “It happens in football. You have bad days.” – Luka Modric
66- “Two goals away from home is very good.” – Luka Modric
67- “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.” – Luka Modric
68- “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.” – Luka Modric
69- “London is such a great place, and at White Hart Lane, I feel just like home.” – Luka Modric
70- “I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we’ll have good relationship in the future, too.” – Luka Modric
71- “It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.” – Luka Modric
72- “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.” – Luka Modric
73- “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.” – Luka Modric
74- “Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, ‘Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'” – Luka Modric
75- “The Nations League is a great competition.” – Luka Modric
76- “My emotions, when I think about the time I spent at Spurs, are always really positive.” – Luka Modric
77- “I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.” – Luka Modric
78- “I guess I’m just not that comfortable talking about myself.” – Luka Modric
79- “We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.” – Luka Modric
80- “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.” – Luka Modric
81- “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.” – Luka Modric
82- “In Madrid, the demand is maximum, and you have to always be at the top. If you are not, doubts come.” – Luka Modric
83- “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.” – Luka Modric
84- “I want to be able to help the coach and team as much as I can.” – Luka Modric
85- “Mourinho asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.” – Luka Modric
86- “You can’t expect to score lots of goals in every game; football isn’t like that.” – Luka Modric
87- “Of course it is very important for me to play for Croatia, however different it is to play at club level.” – Luka Modric
88- “I am very emotional.” – Luka Modric
89- “Individual awards are important, but I am not obsessed with them.” – Luka Modric
90- “Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn’t have a fear that I wouldn’t be good enough in England.” – Luka Modric
