38-years old still one of the best midfielders in the world. Also his peak is as good as any midfielder ever besides maybe Zizou being a tiny bit better. 15 years of being an elite midfielder with a world cup final and a ballon d'or + 5 champions leagues. Who says no? Modric and Zizou are top 2 all time midfielders
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yoboikingkong [#3]KDB owns modric and whoever you wanna compare him with.
All time? LOL. Right now? Yes but only because Modric is 38
Yessirskiiii [#4]All time? LOL. Right now? Yes but only because Modric is 38
debruyne is the "smartest" footballer to ever exist. his decision making is absolute godlike. he sees gaps that dont even exist. he can execute passes that footballers cant even think of. his passing is the best in the game.
yoboikingkong [#6]debruyne is the "smartest" footballer to ever exist. his decision making is absolute godlike. he sees gaps that dont even exist. he can execute passes that footballers cant even think of. his passing is the best in the game.
There are many midfielders who rank higher all time than kdb (including modric). If you think otherwise, you are delusional.
yoboikingkong [#6]debruyne is the "smartest" footballer to ever exist. his decision making is absolute godlike. he sees gaps that dont even exist. he can execute passes that footballers cant even think of. his passing is the best in the game.
KDB ain't even top 5 all time
paul1778 [#7]There are many midfielders who rank higher all time than kdb (including modric). If you think otherwise, you are delusional.
Xavi, Iniesta, Zizou, Lothar Matthaus, Kroos and Modric are obviously better. I think KDB has surpassed Pirlo, Xabi, Vieira, Makelele etc.
FDWC- [#10]Scholes & Giggs clears
Giggs a wide midfielder/winger also not on the same level. Scholes not on the same level
TrialRunnr [#11]please god, help his soul.
Zero ball knowledge if you don't think he's in the convo. Zizou, Iniesta and Modric top 3
Yessirskiiii [#13]Zero ball knowledge if you don't think he's in the convo. Zizou, Iniesta and Modric top 3
who do you even classify as a midfielder? cus maradona played the same position as modric did, modric top 10 tho
TrialRunnr [#14]who do you even classify as a midfielder? cus maradona played the same position as modric did, modric top 10 tho
"Modric top 10 tho" LOL zero ball knowledge. That's like saying Maldini or Ramos are top 10 defenders of all time xD. And no i wouldn't classify personally Maradona as a midfielder even tho he played number 10.
Congo1 [#15]You are 100% correct. Prem nuthuggers whove been watching for 2 years cant assess
Look at the guy above me. He said Modric "is top 10 tho" 💀💀
Yessirskiiii [#16]"Modric top 10 tho" LOL zero ball knowledge. That's like saying Maldini or Ramos are top 10 defenders of all time xD. And no i wouldn't classify personally Maradona as a midfielder even tho he played number 10.
I mean if you are not gonna include the players who played the same role as modric, what even is the criteria? also modric was never the best midfielder or even in the conversation when Xavi, Iniesta, Ozil, Fabregas, Schweinstager, Pirlo were in their prime so I cant really put him in top 5, he had to wait for the greats to fall off to even be in the conversation, top 10 is not bad tho.
TrialRunnr [#19]I mean if you are not gonna include the players who played the same role as modric, what even is the criteria? also modric was never the best midfielder or even in the conversation when Xavi, Iniesta, Ozil, Fabregas, Schweinstager, Pirlo were in their prime so I cant really put him in top 5, he had to wait for the greats to fall off to even be in the conversation, top 10 is not bad tho.
Man said "Schweinsteiger" (even misspelled) 💀 sorry bro. I can already tell you're a casual when it comes to football. Ima just leave it here
Yessirskiiii [#20]Man said "Schweinsteiger" (even misspelled) 💀 sorry bro. I can already tell you're a casual when it comes to football. Ima just leave it here
you have already lost the argument if the best thing you can point out is a spelling error.
TrialRunnr [#19]I mean if you are not gonna include the players who played the same role as modric, what even is the criteria? also modric was never the best midfielder or even in the conversation when Xavi, Iniesta, Ozil, Fabregas, Schweinstager, Pirlo were in their prime so I cant really put him in top 5, he had to wait for the greats to fall off to even be in the conversation, top 10 is not bad tho.
Also Fabregas isn't even close to being a "great". He was very good at Arsenal but was just decent at Barca and Chelsea. Can tell you didn't watch Fabregas. Sorry if i'm coming on as an asshole but it's the truth
TrialRunnr [#21]you have already lost the argument if the best thing you can point out is a spelling error.
The fact that you think Fabregas or Schweinsteiger are comparable to Modric is just embarassing i'm sorry
TrialRunnr [#19]I mean if you are not gonna include the players who played the same role as modric, what even is the criteria? also modric was never the best midfielder or even in the conversation when Xavi, Iniesta, Ozil, Fabregas, Schweinstager, Pirlo were in their prime so I cant really put him in top 5, he had to wait for the greats to fall off to even be in the conversation, top 10 is not bad tho.
Modric is 100 times better than Fabregas, Ozil, Schweinsteiger and Pirlo . What you on about lol
You can only compare him with Zizou, Xavi or Iniesta.
Modric is definitely one of the best, if not the best, RM player of the last decades
Yessirskiiii [#22]Also Fabregas isn't even close to being a "great". He was very good at Arsenal but was just decent at Barca and Chelsea. Can tell you didn't watch Fabregas. Sorry if i'm coming on as an asshole but it's the truth
He isnt, I rate Modric above Fabregas even Ozil but, Im just saying when they were in their prime, Modric wasnt even in the conversation thats why I cant really rate him top 5, cus he had to wait for the competition to fade to shine.
ValdemieGC [#24]Modric is 100 times better than Fabregas, Ozil, Schweinsteiger and Pirlo . What you on about lol
You can only compare him with Zizou, Xavi or Iniesta.
Modric is definitely one of the best, if not the best, RM player of the last decades
Based. Zizou, Iniesta, Xavi, Modric, Kroos and Lothar Matthaus are in their own tier. Zizou and Modric top 2 for me but Xavi and Iniesta are definitely comparable
Yessirskiiii [#23]The fact that you think Fabregas or Schweinsteiger are comparable to Modric is just embarassing i'm sorry
I still dont see any argument bruh, if what I say is so outrageous, why dont you just tell me what I am missing?
you saying he is top 2 is way more outrageous than me saying he is top 10
Tuim [#28]Modric is top 10
Zidane
Maradona
Zico
Rivelino
Ronaldinho
Iniesta
Xavi
Lothar Matthaus
Modric
Pirlo
I don't count Dinho or Maradona as midfielders. Zico and Rivelino great for their times but football has evolved. I think only Lothar can hang with the modern midfielders
TrialRunnr [#29]I still dont see any argument bruh, if what I say is so outrageous, why dont you just tell me what I am missing?
you saying he is top 2 is way more outrageous than me saying he is top 10
If you would understand football it wouldn't be outrageous at all lol. It's him, Zizou, Xavi and Iniesta top 4 if you understand football. If you don't, then that's fine
TrialRunnr [#29]I still dont see any argument bruh, if what I say is so outrageous, why dont you just tell me what I am missing?
you saying he is top 2 is way more outrageous than me saying he is top 10
Also i'm sorry for being an asshole as i like you. Football is what i'm most passionate about. Hope you can forgive me brother 🙏
Yessirskiiii [#31]If you would understand football it wouldn't be outrageous at all lol. It's him, Zizou, Xavi and Iniesta top 4 if you understand football. If you don't, then that's fine
no argument again but what did I expect from someone who think Ronaldo is a goat, its actually even funny for you to even comment on other peoples ball knowledge.
Yessirskiiii [#32]Also i'm sorry for being an asshole as i like you. Football is what i'm most passionate about. Hope you can forgive me brother 🙏
only w comment ive seen from you all day
TrialRunnr [#33]no argument again but what did I expect from someone who think Ronaldo is a goat, its actually even funny for you to even comment on other peoples ball knowledge.
I mean, i think Messi is the best football player of all time but Ronaldo is definitely comparable . Also the argument is: Modric peak is definitely the 2nd best out of all the midfielders with Zizou being first. Modric has been an amazing midfielder for almost 20 years, longevity has not been matched by any midfielder. Also Xavi, Iniesta, Kroos, Xabi, Özil, KDB and many more great midfielders were at their prime or close to it when Modric was the best midfielder itw. It's not Modric's fault that Xavi or Iniesta didn't have his longevity and faded out at 32-33. Modric's world cup. 2018 is again, probably the 2nd best out of all the midfielders. Zizou beating him out once again. Ballon d'or is there to help his case further. 5 CLs where he was Real's most important midfielder and best midfielder itw too
Yessirskiiii [#26]Based. Zizou, Iniesta, Xavi, Modric, Kroos and Lothar Matthaus are in their own tier. Zizou and Modric top 2 for me but Xavi and Iniesta are definitely comparable
Based as well.
Is hard to compare offensive and defensive/structural midfielders but IMO
CM/CDM: 1.Xavi, 2. Kroos, 3. Matthaus
CAM: 1. Modric, 2. Zizou, 3. Iniesta (even tho I'm a big Iniesta fan)
ValdemieGC [#36]Based as well.
Is hard to compare offensive and defensive/structural midfielders but IMO
CM/CDM: 1.Xavi, 2. Kroos, 3. Matthaus
CAM: 1. Modric, 2. Zizou, 3. Iniesta (even tho I'm a big Iniesta fan)
Yeah i'd agree with you. I think maybe Zizou has the prime but no other midfielder has ever had Luka's longevity. Man is still an elite midfielder at 38 which is insane
Yessirskiiii [#35]I mean, i think Messi is the best football player of all time but Ronaldo is definitely comparable . Also the argument is: Modric peak is definitely the 2nd best out of all the midfielders with Zizou being first. Modric has been an amazing midfielder for almost 20 years, longevity has not been matched by any midfielder. Also Xavi, Iniesta, Kroos, Xabi, Özil, KDB and many more great midfielders were at their prime or close to it when Modric was the best midfielder itw. It's not Modric's fault that Xavi or Iniesta didn't have his longevity and faded out at 32-33. Modric's world cup. 2018 is again, probably the 2nd best out of all the midfielders. Zizou beating him out once again. Ballon d'or is there to help his case further. 5 CLs where he was Real's most important midfielder and best midfielder itw too
Modric hasnt been the best midfielder for 20 years, he only started being in the conversation of best midfielders itw at the age of 27-28, he has had 10 good years but so have others, they just had it earlier than him.
Balon dor really doesnt mean much cus the only reason Xavi and Iniesta didnt win it is cus Messi and Ronaldo were in their prime, like dont tell me you think Benzema is better than Suarez, Lewa, Henry, Aguero, Zlatan just cus of balon dor cus he doesnt even come close to them.
and tbh messi or ronaldo should have won the 2018 balon dor too, also I hate how Modric gets all the credit for Coratia's WC run when Rakatic, Perisic and Mandzukic were just as impressive, Modric was still their best player but it wasnt a carryjob like everyone states it to be.
He is a one of the greatest midfielders oat but if we are not including maradona or dinho I would still put Xavi, Iniesta, Zizou above him comfortably also didnt really watch Mathaus so cant really comment on him.
TrialRunnr [#38]Modric hasnt been the best midfielder for 20 years, he only started being in the conversation of best midfielders itw at the age of 27-28, he has had 10 good years but so have others, they just had it earlier than him.
Balon dor really doesnt mean much cus the only reason Xavi and Iniesta didnt win it is cus Messi and Ronaldo were in their prime, like dont tell me you think Benzema is better than Suarez, Lewa, Henry, Aguero, Zlatan just cus of balon dor cus he doesnt even come close to them.
and tbh messi or ronaldo should have won the 2018 balon dor too, also I hate how Modric gets all the credit for Coratia's WC run when Rakatic, Perisic and Mandzukic were just as impressive, Modric was still their best player but it wasnt a carryjob like everyone states it to be.
He is a one of the greatest midfielders oat but if we are not including maradona or dinho I would still put Xavi, Iniesta, Zizou above him comfortably also didnt really watch Mathaus so cant really comment on him.
Modric prime beats Xavi's and Iniesta prime and he also has the longevity. So how can Xavi and Iniesta be "confortably ahead"? Also the only reason he wasn't in the conversation before is because he played for a dogshit spurs team. You think it's a coincidence he was right up there after he joined Real? No, it's because he could actually showcase how good he actually is. Even at Spurs he was comfortably one of the best midfielders in PL
Yessirskiiii [#30]I don't count Dinho or Maradona as midfielders. Zico and Rivelino great for their times but football has evolved. I think only Lothar can hang with the modern midfielders
but both dinho and maradona played as midfielders
Yessirskiiii [#39]Modric prime beats Xavi's and Iniesta prime and he also has the longevity. So how can Xavi and Iniesta be "confortably ahead"? Also the only reason he wasn't in the conversation before is because he played for a dogshit spurs team. You think it's a coincidence he was right up there after he joined Real? No, it's because he could actually showcase how good he actually is. Even at Spurs he was comfortably one of the best midfielders in PL
I dont agree with that at all, Xavi and Iniesta in their prime were basically unplayable, they gave 10/10 performance every single game and won everything imaginable while dominating every competition, Modric gives 8/10 performances mostly and drops a 10/10 here and there, also the longevity argument doesnt make sense cus Modric had his breakout season in 15/16 or 14/15 as far as I can remember and he was already pushing 30 by that time.
dejikke [#40]but both dinho and maradona played as midfielders
Yeah well i mean, number 10 is a weird position since it's between a midfielder and attacker. Also Dinho played winger alot. I think since Maradona's and Dinho's attributes were mostly catered towards goalscoring and playmaking and not dictating the pace of the game or recycling etc. I don't see them as true midfielders
TrialRunnr [#41]I dont agree with that at all, Xavi and Iniesta in their prime were basically unplayable, they gave 10/10 performance every single game and won everything imaginable while dominating every competition, Modric gives 8/10 performances mostly and drops a 10/10 here and there, also the longevity argument doesnt make sense cus Modric had his breakout season in 15/16 or 14/15 as far as I can remember and he was already pushing 30 by that time.
Extremely disrespectful and casual thing to say. Also his "breakout" season was 2013-14 even tho he had multiple elite seasons at spurs before that
Yessirskiiii [#44]Extremely disrespectful and casual thing to say. Also his "breakout" season was 2013-14 even tho he had multiple elite seasons at spurs before that
He was a good midfielder before 15/16 he wasnt even close to being the best itw at that time, I would say the amount of time Xavi and Iniesta were contending for best itw title is probably the same as Modric thats why longevity argument doesnt make sense and imo their prime is much higher than modric be that due to them being in a better team under a better manager, I am not gonna ignore that.
yoboikingkong [#3]KDB owns modric and whoever you wanna compare him with.
Hop off his nuts, Modric has achieved more club wise and country wise than KDB lmfao..
DDot [#47]Iniesta and Xavi clear him, literally revolutionised the way football is played today
They revolutionized what? Tiki taka is already dead and even tiki taka was Pep and not Xavi/Iniesta. I agree Xavi and I iniesta are both top 4 but definitely don't clear Modric
TrialRunnr [#45]He was a good midfielder before 15/16 he wasnt even close to being the best itw at that time, I would say the amount of time Xavi and Iniesta were contending for best itw title is probably the same as Modric thats why longevity argument doesnt make sense and imo their prime is much higher than modric be that due to them being in a better team under a better manager, I am not gonna ignore that.
Don't take it personally but it seems from your comments that you're extremely new to football and don't view it very often. Modric has been an elite midfielder since his spurs days. Of course he couldn't be in consideration for the best midfielder itw since he played for spurs like i said before. Since 2007-08 he has been world class as someone who has watched football since a little kid
Rtg299 [#51]For me he’s top 3
1-Zizou (undisputed)
2- Iniesta
3- Modric
Good list. Iniesta was always better than Xavi to me since he had more to his game. Xavi couldn't really dribble even tho he was one of the best ever at dictating. If i had to pick a GOAT i'd say Zizou too but Luka is definitely in the convo and he's not retiring yet either
Yessirskiiii [#50]Don't take it personally but it seems from your comments that you're extremely new to football and don't view it very often. Modric has been an elite midfielder since his spurs days. Of course he couldn't be in consideration for the best midfielder itw since he played for spurs like i said before. Since 2007-08 he has been world class as someone who has watched football since a little kid
If you asked people from 07-14 they would literally name 20 midfielders better than Modric in an instant, he hasnt been world class since 07-08 stop with your biases and delusion, and I am not taking any of it personally cus I still havent heard a argument from you that has made me think he is better than or close to the 3 I mentioned above, it just feels like you are backed in a corner and all you can resort to is belitling me with not knowing ball comments and i am new to football comments.
TrialRunnr [#54]If you asked people from 07-14 they would literally name 20 midfielders better than Modric in an instant, he hasnt been world class since 07-08 stop with your biases and delusion, and I am not taking any of it personally cus I still havent heard a argument from you that has made me think he is better than or close to the 3 I mentioned above, it just feels like you are backed in a corner and all you can resort to is belitling me with not knowing ball comments and i am new to football comments.
I gave you atleast 10 different arguments with backing. If you didn't read them then that's on you. Let's just agree to disagree since it's subjective i guess. Hope you have a good day brother 🙏
Yessirskiiii [#55]I gave you atleast 10 different arguments with backing. If you didn't read them then that's on you. Let's just agree to disagree since it's subjective i guess. Hope you have a good day brother 🙏
and I countered every single one of your argument with a better one, maybe its just hard to look past our biases. you too have a good day, I hope Navi qualify and draws NRG in playoffs so we can argue again 🙏
TrialRunnr [#56]and I countered every single one of your argument with a better one, maybe its just hard to look past our biases. you too have a good day, I hope Navi qualify and draws NRG in playoffs so we can argue again 🙏
Love u brotha, all the best 🙏
BrotherMan [#46]Hop off his nuts, Modric has achieved more club wise and country wise than KDB lmfao..
put modric's treble on the table?
Yessirskiiii [#49]They revolutionized what? Tiki taka is already dead and even tiki taka was Pep and not Xavi/Iniesta. I agree Xavi and I iniesta are both top 4 but definitely don't clear Modric
was pep the one that was on the pitch. So your trying to say that pep could have a lower league teams midfield and still dominate Europe the way Xavi and Iniesta did. I don't understand how you can watch football and say Xavi and Iniesta did not revolutionise football, there are literal profiles of types of players that were based off of both of their playstyles.
Anytime a young midfielder is coming through anywhere in Europe their always labelled the 'next Iniesta or Xavi' not the next Modric unless their Croatian. That just shows they're a level above.
Yessirskiiii [#64]Put KDB's 5 Champions Leagues on the table
i am sorry our team cant afford to pay the refs
yoboikingkong [#67]i am sorry our team cant afford to pay the refs
pevin de bruyne cant even score a pen vs arsenal bwahhahahaha
yoboikingkong [#67]i am sorry our team cant afford to pay the refs
You’re right, Saudi owners broke af that can’t pay the refs
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