Luka Modric grew up in constant danger, and against all odds became a superstar

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How good was Luka Modric actually? #GOAT
New video about one of the most controversial and naturally talented players we've seen over the 2010's in football. In this episode we take on Luka Modric who played for Tottenham, Real Madrid, Dinamo Zagreb for most of his career.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Tragic Childhood
4:47 Succeeding Against All Odds
7:45 Becoming a Superstar
12:29 Nearly In Prison
14:33 Bouncing Back

[@mambasports2207]

Modric is one of the greatest midfielders to grace the game, and with his background he deserves that title.

[@sandilesibanyoni2244]

I don’t think his background should determine whether or not he deserves to be considered one of the best midfielders of all time. I do think he is but not because he suffered throughout his childhood rather through his performances on the pitch.

[@nickathearn4488]

nice username lol

[@2Drexxed]

@@nickathearn4488 it’s called being a delusional ronaldo fan

[@nickathearn4488]

@@2Drexxed Facts

[@11101983omega]

I was thinking of that too, his background is an inspiration to so many suffering children all across the world, enough of Cr and Messi, he has always been one of my fav footballer and after watching this made me like him even more.

[@waterislife5109]

I am an American. Luka Modrić is my favorite footballer. I have his jersey and during World Cup I wear it proudly 🇭🇷❤️💪⚽️ viva Modrić

[@domnius7656]

I'm a croatian who lives in germany, but it is my biggest dream to live in the usa

[@dreamawake2670]

@Domnius²³ why?

[@domnius7656]

@@dreamawake2670 Europe is becoming Europistan and I don't like it

[@sussy6915]

@@domnius7656 and why do you want to move to the us when it’s much worse there

[@siliyemoodislam]

Viva Serbia, fck Ustashi Croats

[@edwinsparda7622]

Modric deserves every bit of success he has achieved. Even the golden ball. I felt bad for him during the world cup final though.

[@SuperSporty69]

Beautiful story, and what a great player he's.

[@bruhbro1181]

he got 3rd place

[@THECAR99]

@@bruhbro1181 he was talking about 2018 since the comment is from 6 months ago

[@gginfuser7157]

@@THECAR99 He had no coice, France was too overwhelming

[@matija5555]

@@gginfuser7157 France robbed us.

[@pinkguycomments69]

Say what you want, when Modric retires, he'll be seen as an Icon in the world of Football.

[@siduarah3911]

Legend

[@toniherobrine715]

Idk really. Šuker was also Croatian icon playing in real madrid and he isnt remembered outside of balkans

[@AsthmaBreather]

​@@toniherobrine715 suker didnt win the ballon d'or though

[@Luismayer77]

@@AsthmaBreather neither did he win 5 UCL with Real

[@rokomarkov3077]

He surley is here when it comes to Croatian football and probably is in the world already

[@fawzijarrah5135]

Even as a Barca fan I gotta say I love Modric. He's a fantastic player.

[@tomi2876]

@Cian why just bc he respect and love modeic dosen't mean he is not barca fan

[@fawzijarrah5135]

@Cian lmao been a hardcore Barca fan since 98 buddy so don't need your approval. I'm also a huge Zidane fan, Seedorf, and a few other Madrid players. I'm a fan of the sport. Some players deserve your respect, no matter what club they played for. Doesn't mean I support Madrid.

[@vineetsalunkhe7747]

@@fawzijarrah5135 respect ❤️

[@zerus4435]

@@fawzijarrah5135 You are a honest barca fan so can you maybe explain to me why some barca fans hate modric? I mean modric never talked bad about barcelona or barcelona player's so i don't understand why some do that.

[@fawzijarrah5135]

@@zerus4435 it's simple really. It's only because he plays for Madrid. It's the reason why some ppl hate Messi or Zidane. That's insane! I understand hating the club, but again, certain players demand respect no matter the club they play for. It's the reason why Ronaldinho got a standing ovation in Madrid. Unfortunately you see this kind of blind hate everywhere in the world. It's that tribal mentality and it's all around us and not just in sport.

[@plebius1877]

Whatever you say, you can’t hate this man. I respect Modrić from the bottom of my heart, and this video has shown exact proof on why. Imagine letting go of your home because of war at such a young age, being told you’re too weak to play football after chasing this dream your entire life, and then breaking the deadlock of the Ronaldo-Messi era and winning the Ballon d’Or and still be the best midfielder in the world at 36. Incredible. Instead of hating and being jealous of his success, you should be taking notes because he is such a good example and inspiration. Good job on the video as well, keep going G!

[@dianelechner1570]

My favourite footballer..he is so humble and not a big-headed diva as many are. I respect him as a person and as a brilliant footballer...

[@xQp2]

My favorite is Eric cantona❤

[@kastro99]

This is one of the best researched videos about Luka, I can confirm as a Croat. Great job!

[@bradmup2543]

That’s what DDoF does man

[@dinobility1245]

If ur Croat why would u believe this. I’m croatian and this is so fake

[@kastro99]

@@dinobility1245 što je krivo?

[@vesnaterzic3131]

@@kastro99 Dosta toga, ali ne vredi raspravljati sad je gotovo.

[@nelly7730]

@@vesnaterzic3131 can you please explain? i am sincerely curious.

[@xmoose9]

And now a Bronze for Croatia at the 2022 WC leading the squad well over 37 years, a legend

[@erwinsmit440]

Like him even more now i know more about his background. Very modest, civilized, down to earth guy. Indeed one of the most gracefull midfielders ever. Croatia can be very proud of this man.

[@renatalucic]

We are very proud ! 🇭🇷

[@kinnbenet]

I have heard about his tough upbringing before, but only now, as the Ukrainian, I'm realizing how hard it was indeed

[@anteahorvat9917]

Slava Ukrajini! 🇭🇷❤️🇺🇦

[@kinnbenet]

@@anteahorvat9917 Hvala! 🇺🇦♥️🇭🇷

[@michabarwikowski9145]

The most interesting thing is that most of the greatest players had really hard starts in their lifes..... Maradona , Messi , CR7 , Modrić ....

[@lukebruce5234]

Messi and CR7 had normal childhoods

[@__________________________....]

@@lukebruce5234 cr7 was in poverty and was nearing aborted because his family couldn't afford him when he was little

[@Yeahagreed]

@@lukebruce5234 far from normal. I think kobe once said the greats are always cursed, messi had a ghd and ronaldo also had a racing heart condition. Both of their body were cursed, didn't want them to play football. But they overcame their problems, that's the reason they are who they are.

[@michabarwikowski9145]

@@lukebruce5234 No Messi , had serious growth condition and CR7 is from bad place when most people got drunk or takes drugs and die because of it , but two made it.

[@lukebruce5234]

@@__________________________.... A completely normal thing for lower income families. Happened in my family too.

[@brunc1988]

it's not that in spite of his tragedy that he became outstanding, it's because of the tragedies.. that's Croatian spirit for you, since 7th century, that spirit is our legacy

[@jasamziv8175]

All the likes are from Croatia

[@danijelhrup9715]

Nobody in country Hated him!!! He took what has belonged to him ... Every Croat knows that Modric plays for his country with all his hart and devotion, never mind what game is it...

[@LuciKaede]

They did tho. Especially Torcida and BBB.

[@georgewashington6497]

Modric, and his Serbian mother: Radojka Modric (born Dopudj) from Obrovac.

[@republikadugave420]

I do not know a single person who hates Modric...

[@jasminbesic7266]

These factions that "hated" him, was always controlled opposition. Media lackeys, and some vocal dickheads from BBB with mic and camera tried to make his connection with Mamić a problem. These guys were placed there with this message. Ordinary people did talk about it in comical ways, never in bad intentions.

[@360Roko]

@@georgewashington6497 His mother is an orthodox Croatian.

[@NobbieAlt]

He is the Goat midfielder 🐐 ❤😊 🇭🇷 Love from one of greatest fans! ❤❤❤

[@shwetzsri]

I love Luka Modric! So hard to watch Croatian team lose but Argentina did play better today in FIFA semifinals. He deserves all his awards and more.

[@markmusic5303]

They didn't. Croatia played way better and more beautiful football, but it's hard to play against the referee

[@depekthegreat359]

Luka Modric boss is never ever in doubt,the best midfielder in the world and through his consistent basis,he would continuously play with the sport that he loves till the retirement age either by 45 years old or like Sir Stanley Mathews,at the age of 50 years old as he is playing extremely so strongly regardless of his age and even if he would not win the Ballon D'Or this year instead of Karim Benzema boss,his Real Madrid teammate,he will be forever remembered as one of the greatest respective players of all time,good friends!!!LONG LIVE,LUKA MODRIC BOSS!!!🏋‍♂️

[@spinyslasher6586]

Modric is one of the greatest midfielder, and one of the greatest leaders of football history.

[@rollajay5301]

My mother is croatian and my father is islander but I love Croatia with all my ❤

[@gregoriuspascalis500]

Amazing journey from Modric. Thanks for the video

[@boleboskovic3327]

it is lay about 50%

[@Dr.Yakub22]

Anyone who hates Luca doesn’t deserve to watch football

[@lukasnikolic2923]

Serbs hate him

[@envyXzor]

Luka*

[@Stonfasti]

Luka*

[@riichobamin7612]

I fell in love with him when I saw him play for Tottenham

[@emerson2685]

Possibly the best midfielder of all time and in real m history

[@giacomogrosso1388]

Here we are! Back to hear your fantastic story.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

❤️

[@luckyspurs]

I remember being so gutted when I thought he was going to Newcastle, then hearing on the radio that Tottenham had come in for him at the last second. Favourite ex-Spurs player.

[@THECAR99]

He's the hardest worker in the field for me. He was everywhere in the Russia world cup. The defense the mid the forward. Like Roberto Carlos he was all-rounder. And definitely deserved to win the cup that year but fell short because France was way powerful. I just hope people don't forget his contribution in the football world. Cuz awards are great but that shouldn't define someone's worth. Cuz he's priceless.

[@ezazalam3706]

Thanks for such inspiring story. I remember my school days when I was laughed at for being overweight. Now I'm the captain of football team in my college. Truly, it takes will power to change and if someone identifies the talent in you, you are reach miles. That's why projects like NYXS are important

[@sokshakshikse6583]

Luka reminds me of my own grandpa, his namesake. Sad that he also died when I was a kid. I miss him.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

luka's grandpa was also named luka

[@rajkishorikhare4197]

​@@DailyDoseOfFootballYT really😮

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

@@rajkishorikhare4197 yeah

[@TooOppyRemy]

And again to this day he’s carrying his team to the World Cup semi finals maybe even finals again

[@TooOppyRemy]

I’m glad I watch this guy succeed from his first debuts on Real Madrid to him being know as the Real Madrid free kicker being a god at them but now he’s El modric

[@libaaxasomaliland1066]

We went through the same life apart of becoming super star , exactly the same year the same war but different continent than survived and move to england as a refugee than settle in sheffeild city i start finding a club to play for than sheffeild boys gave me the chance and i impressed them with my gifted talent skills so they used to call me the whizzard kid than the unexpected happen to me which was my family decided to move to liverpool which ended my bright future and shuttered my dream the rest is memory in me , so sad life is full of pain and difficulties , modric what a journey man 🙏🙏

[@ChocoKitty.3]

This video was hard for me to watch I know this is real bad but just knowing both my parents went through the same thing and with the Yugoslavia war it hurts even more I love Modrič he is and awesome player.❤❤❤

[@korea3175]

As someone who is interested in the Balkans and also likes watching football, I never new that the war had effected Modric like this. Anyways he really is a great player.

[@dora5320]

Im from Croatia and can you just imagine how many young children went trough this war and experiencing the same thing as Luka modrić

[@Devon_Howell]

In high school I transitioned from FW to a Midfield role and always wanted to play like Modric or Inestia. Crazy to see Modric still doing it now at such a high level

[@JamieEmmons]

what position is FW? foward winger? front winger?

[@JamieEmmons]

did you mean to sah LW or RW?

[@Svatko]

@@JamieEmmons I think he means just in general a forward role.

[@luigi6409]

Respect for putting your time in this amazing stuff❤️✨

[@jimikguitar]

he was never hated in his/my country. although assholes can be found everywhere. He has no guilt on the ways foitbal world works. Luka is an honest man. And of the best midfielders in history

[@LuciKaede]

he was tho during the trial. especially by torcida and bbb

[@ScribeOfHeaven]

Every Sunday is special with you churning out fantastic videos about absolutely fantastic players!

[@timitri8]

Holy sh*t I never knew anything from him. Once again amazing work with the video!

[@darkheliosff192]

This man is in top 3 Midfielders of this generation alongside Xavi and Iniesta

[@machomanrichards1534]

He was and is better than both of them.

[@khela9747]

@@machomanrichards1534 you clearly never seen xavi and iniesta play

[@machomanrichards1534]

@@khela9747 Both of them played with a structure built of players while Modric was one for Madrid. And he is still kicking at the highest level. You don't last long playing structures.

[@sasabuzuk1868]

@@khela9747 Modric is 37 years old and still playing and where iniesta

[@unrulllyyy8163]

@@machomanrichards1534 nailed it

[@orlandomendez7110]

Luka Modrić will go down as one of Madrids legends

[@tomaskelava2320]

My goat

[@Vooxzy]

im glad he became such a legend

[@elitepenmanshipwars]

Modric / Marcelo / Ozil Those are my favorite players of all time

[@Original-croatianknight]

Modrić the hero of my country and he is the king of balkan football may he live long and strong forever

[@vrba243]

as a croatian, no one hated him, tf is this info, he is a national hero

[@ivovic6]

Thanks for this video He is great 👍🏻

[@tmalola7]

I still and always believe that Croatia won over France !! Viva Modric!

[@jamesorourke308]

I miss his days at spurs as a spurs fan I think we learned a lesson

[@TheofficialGodofwar]

Modric is definitely in the greatest conversation

[@sreckokostelic]

HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN

[@kh7736]

Losing an extra 10 mil might of seemed like a L but smart move by spurs imagine chelsea got modric

[@carlosmorgadosilva3517]

He is my favourite footballer, and in my opinion, the 2018 Ballon d'Or is fully deserved by Modric

[@thegamingraptor-rm9xw]

My whole family survived the same war that modric survived just my family lived in bosnia

[@swapneshd1]

modric and kross dynamic duo.

[@kiddoroaster9253]

I'm a Barcelona fan but i respect modric for all he did for real madrid

[@renatalucic]

The ball seemed to stick to his foot ! Croatian hero 🇭🇷🙏🏆

[@Yusuf3hassan]

Just incredible

[@Filename12]

Modric Worlds best Midfielder in Football history I Usually Wanna meet him because im 950000 Yards away from Croatia i live in Belgium And hes my top 5 Favourite Football player

[@pp-bb6jj]

One of the greatest football players in history. LM10 🇭🇷

[@klarabarunovic9841]

Wow, I've just realised that two of the greatest football players have LM as their initials🤭

[@markmusic5303]

Who is the other one? There is no such player like Luka. Not even close. He is an Alien.

[@Sirius1914]

Hey daily! how are you? just finished the video. Incredible story, extremely well made.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

Thanks, how are you?

[@Sirius1914]

@@DailyDoseOfFootballYT I'm doing great, keep up your amazing work. Thank you.

[@emelincinac5847]

Modrić modrić 🇭🇷🇭🇷 🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🎖🏅⚽️⚽️⚽️🏅🎖🏆🥇🏅🎖🏆🥇🎖🏅🏆🥇🇭🇷

[@cikagord1988]

Only people who think Modric didn't deserve Ballon Dor are kids that don't love football, but just love Cristiano and Messi. They think if one of their 'goats' performed well in one year, that he should win Ballon Dor. There is not always one player that has had the best year, and people that have influence in football and football knowledge are voting for players to win it. Modric has also become the first player, alongside Cristiano and Messi, to win FIFA best player of year, UEFA best player of year and Ballon Dor in one year.

[@Rexity_0]

This vid is a bit too underrated I can't imagine the amount of reaserch and commentary and clips he had to use

[@iguana_PD]

Thsts my boy 🥳🥳

[@anthonyeldic7359]

I’m Croatian and he’s my favourite player

[@theeelite8618]

The goat 🐐

[@shuhaibaqthar1]

My favourite midfielder ♥️

[@user-qf6yi4ut7v]

Saya dari Indonesia sangat menganggumi lucka modrid gelandang terbaik.dan bintang timnas kroasia.. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nakimteti7249]

cult hero for every fan in epl when he was at spurs.

[@apicturestudio]

Modric deserved worldcup during 2018 he was the one who deserved the most.

[@kristijansokac1040]

Najveci igrac svih vremena, jbš, Messia i Cr7 kojima je kum Fifa

[@frajer9555]

Unlike many other world class players ge is one of the only ones that has litle to no ego

[@rolanrichards2745]

Luka is a general in the midfield, point blank..

[@simonvisage738]

Modric led a nation with barely the population of 4 milion to the World Cup final. That’s something that no other country has ever rarely done before

[@zandre007]

Uruguay

[@tiagocampos9528]

Please do a video about Paulo Futre. You gonna have loads of crazy stuff to tell El Portugues 💪

[@exikon]

Desde o primeiro dia que vi um vídeo deste canal, o sotaque que apresentas não me foi estranho. Passados uns vídeos vim a descobrir que és Português. Quero-te deixar uma mensagem de agradecimento pelo conteúdo que disponibilizas, que nota-se claramente que é de quem genuinamente gosta de Futebol. Sem clubites, sem preconceito, sem qualquer tipo de influência externa. Dá-me um especial gosto ver os teus vídeos, são bem feitos, vê-se bem que fazes a tua pesquisa e desde que acompanho, são focados em pessoas que engrandeceram o desporto rei. Desejo-te o maior sucesso, e que continues a alegrar os meus dias com o teu conteúdo. Um abraço de um camarada tuga.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

Obrigado, significa muito ver portuguese que gostam do canal. Por uma razão ou por outra muitos dos comentários portugueses que recebo são negativos e isso deixa me especialmente triste e desapontado.

[@nunomaltez804]

@@DailyDoseOfFootballYT tambem adoro os teus videos, muito bem apresentados e pesquisados... continua assim e ignora quem s sabe dizer mal sem fundamento... obrigado!

[@Megustagamesbr1]

Bro i loved the content but for my curiosity i would love to know what Video Editor do you use?

[@pandey2170]

I don't need to explain how much I love him or why he is my favourite, my avi proves it!

[@kingbeast8256]

It’s crazy bale and luka they both went to the same clubs but had different outcomes

[@alecbrandon5666]

So coooool

[@xavierthomas7121]

In 10 years modric will definitely have his own biographical movie and I will watch it the day it comes out

[@ziyangakumwenda4382]

He's world class players

[@Zoricbojan-hk8fl]

Svaka cast

[@kenandjoker4857]

You cant hate Modric

[@lukasnikolic2923]

Serbs hate him

[@ShawdyMafia]

Luka modric is my fav player

[@Megustagamesbr1]

Seu canal é incrível e notei agora a pouco que és portugues, gostaria de saber qual programa de edição de vídeo usa?

[@ModricEditz1]

He is My favorite 🤩 player

[@crossxray]

Defo my favourite player after Ruud van Nistelrooy

[@dipsikhapramanik6668]

Everytime he falls he comes back harder -

[@pellevanlig245]

The best video so far about Luka / A Croatian

[@zudarzahnshow5759]

Raymar uploaded the same day as you did !

[@TheMrheaty]

TOP 5 midfielder ever

[@fabiocaroca5495]

I would love to see a video on Hulk! The guy had so much potential and he's such an icon.. Keep up the amazing job, man

[@dumbdumber7203]

Modric is the greatest football player of all time.

[@ytubeu7450]

Yes 👍

[@pierrebigfella]

can you do a video on Kenny Dalglish next please?

[@RED-pn6tw]

My Top 3 goats of midfield Zidane modric iniesta

[@argy7526]

for some reason no messi and ronaldo fanboys called his ballon dor stolen

[@karanmalhotra2915]

The midfield GOAT

[@mjnoorwrestling]

"he won a trophy so clearly his not playing for Tottenham anymore" .. ouch

[@danceswithwolves7085]

😂😂

[@MrToledo08]

straight from a movie bro