The Top 5 That Set the Internet Ablaze

At 40 years old, Luka Modric continues to prove that talent never expires. The Croatian, now wearing the colors of AC Milan, went viral after revealing who he considers the five greatest footballers of all time.

During a conversation with content creator @therealyesus, the midfielder didn’t hesitate: “Maradona, Francesco Totti, Ronaldo Nazário, Zvonimir Boban, and Zinedine Zidane.” A list blending legends from different eras—and, above all, names that have shaped his own journey. Boban, a fellow Croatian and former Milan star, was his childhood idol, while Totti and Zidane embody the elegance and leadership he’s always admired.

A Croat With a Rossonero Heart

Modric’s selection stirred conversation not only for who he included but also for who he didn’t. Neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in his top five, a detail that fueled heated debates online. Yet beyond the controversy, his choices reflected a deep respect for figures who defined European football, particularly those tied to Milan, his current club.

Since joining San Siro last summer, the Croatian maestro has brought experience, vision, and calm to a young team fighting for the Serie A title. The Rossoneri currently sit third in the standings, just one point behind leaders Napoli, in what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive Italian seasons in years.

Timeless On and Off the Pitch

Despite his age, Modric remains a model of professionalism and class. His presence has elevated Milan’s midfield, where he shares minutes with Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek, and Pulisic—a blend of youth and experience that keeps the club competitive on all fronts.

His list of idols, far from being provocative, seems to mirror his own footballing identity: classic, technical, and refined. Because if anyone can speak with authority about the game’s greatest players, it’s someone who’s already earned a place among them.