Luka Modrić, Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder - who reached the World Cup Final and won his third consecutive, fourth in total Champions League title this summer - has been voted The Best FIFA Men's Player. Modrić won with 29.05% of all the votes, beating Cristiano Ronaldo (19.08%) and Mohamed Salah (11.23%)
While expressing his gratitude to all his club and international teammates and managers, alongside Croatia '98 captain Zvonimir Boban as his footballing idol, Modrić said: "Without my family, I wouldn't have been the player and the person I am. I hope we can set an example to future generations, just as the generation of '98 set an example to us. With hard work, we can make our dreams come true. I greet everyone in my Croatia - this was a beautiful summer, one we have really enjoyed".
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Modrić was also included in the FIFA FIFPro World 11, alongside David De Gea, Dani Alves, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, N'Golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
France manager Didier Deschamps was awarded as The Best FIFA Men's Coach, with Croatia candidate, silver-winning Zlatko Dalić coming up third. Zinedine Zidane secured the runner-up spot.
