Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric won FIFA’s best player award in London on Monday.
The 33-year-old Modric helped Real Madrid win a third straight Champions League title last season. He then led Croatia to their first ever World Cup final in Russia, which they lost 4-2 to France.
While receiving the award Luka said, “This award is not just mine. It is my teammates’ from Real Madrid and Croatia. Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family, I would not be the player I am today.”
Modric is the first player since Kaka in 2007 to beat Ronaldo and Messi to the top prize.
